A growing group of Senate Republicans are losing confidence in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's leadership of the Defense Department and some GOP lawmakers would like to see him "move on," though they say it's President Trump's call. Senate Republicans who spoke to The Hill on the condition of anonymity say Hegseth wouldn’t be confirmed...
GOP senators losing confidence in Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil
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Fri 05:51 - Middle East Eye
Iran says second US F-35 downed over central Iran
Fri 09:35 - Middle East Eye
Iran claims second US fighter jet downed over central Iran
Fri 10:02 - Middle East Eye
Iran outlet publishes images of downed US jet over central Iran
Fri 10:29 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it shot down second US F-35 jet over Tehran
Fri 12:34 - France 24
Iran`s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck US F-35 jet
Fri 13:35 - The Jerusalem Post
US fighter jet shot down over central Iran, one pilot rescued - The Jerusalem Post
Fri 14:17 - Military Times
US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran - Military Times
Fri 15:06 - Middle East Eye
US confirms downed aircraft is F-15E
Fri 15:54 - Fox News
US pilot rescued from downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran, search for second crew member ongoing
Fri 18:48 - France 24
US fighter jet downed. Spencer Boyer speaks to France 24
Fri 22:36 - Air & Space Forces Magazine
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Sat 01:33 - DW All
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Sat 01:33 - DW Top
Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet
Sat 04:53 - France 24
Iran, US race to recover missing crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Sat 05:00 - Al-Monitor
Iran, US race to find crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Sat 06:01 - Al-Monitor
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Sat 11:00 - BBC Headlines
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Sat 16:10 - Fox News
IRGC's 'larger than normal' presence poses challenge in search for missing F-15E crew member, expert warns
Sun 03:21 - Middle East Eye
Al Jazeera: Second crew member of downed F15 located
Sun 03:32 - Middle East Eye
Rescue ongoing for downed F-15E crew member still inside Iran, official says
Sun 04:36 - DW All
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Sun 04:36 - DW Top
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Sun 04:36 - DW All
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Sun 04:36 - DW Top
Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found
Sun 04:36 - Al-Monitor
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, US officials say
Sun 04:58 - Middle East Eye
IRGC says it destroyed US aircraft tracking crew of downed fighter jet in Isfahan
Sun 05:52 - Politico EU
US rescues missing crew member from jet downed in Iran, Trump says
Sun 05:53 - NPR
Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
Sun 06:30 - Euronews
Missing US pilot has been rescued in Iran, says Trump
Sun 06:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran says several 'enemy flying objects' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission
Sun 06:51 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 06:59 - BBC Headlines
What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
Sun 07:26 - France 24
Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump
Sun 07:45 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 08:31 - France 24
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Sun 08:53 - Middle East Eye
US rescues downed fighter pilot from Iran in 'daring' operation
Sun 10:00 - Al-Monitor
US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman
Sun 10:00 - Al-Monitor
US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media
Sun 10:10 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 11:25 - The Hill
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Sun 11:33 - France 24
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Sun 12:35 - Washington Examiner
Trump hails ‘Easter miracle’ after second F-15 pilot rescued from Iran
Sun 13:19 - France 24
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Sun 13:29 - Fox News
Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force pilot an 'Easter Miracle'
Sun 13:30 - Al-Monitor
What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran
Sun 14:52 - Fox News
Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'
Sun 19:01 - Al-Monitor
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
Sun 23:01 - Al-Monitor
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Mon 00:18 - The Hill
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump, congratulated him on rescuing downed pilot
Mon 07:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Mon 09:30 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it has formulated diplomatic response to US, to announce in due course
Mon 10:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Mon 23:36 - Al-Monitor
Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Tue 03:30 - Middle East Eye
US says over 13,000 targets struck in Iran
Tue 05:38 - Middle East Eye
Senator says targeting Iran civilians would be ‘black mark’ on US military
Wed 02:31 - Middle East Eye
Iran claims ‘historic victory,’ says US accepted terms ahead of talks
Wed 13:55 - Middle East Eye
Iran's IRGC says it downed Hermes 900 drone over Fars province
Wed 14:01 - Al-Monitor
UN says its envoy is in Iran to support 'durable' end to conflict
Wed 14:38 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 13:31 - BBC Politics
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Thu 19:36 - Al-Monitor
UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Fri 13:20 - BBC Politics
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Fri 23:01 - Sky News (UK)
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Sat 04:22 - Middle East Eye
CNN: China may supply air defences to Iran, US intelligence says
Sat 15:20 - France 24
Iran, US top officials meet face-to-face
Sat 20:18 - Euronews
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Sun 02:32 - The Hill
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Sun 04:38 - Middle East Eye
Iran says negotiations with US stalled after differences on three key issues
Sun 06:13 - Middle East Eye
Iran says ‘diplomacy never ends’ as consultations continue
Sun 15:12 - Euronews
Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Sun 20:00 - Fox News
Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip
Mon 09:08 - Middle East Eye
Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks
Mon 09:36 - Al-Monitor
Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says
Mon 11:36 - Al-Monitor
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Mon 15:00 - France 24
US-Vatican feud over Iran: Pope Leo pushes back on Trump's criticism
Mon 19:20 - BBC Headlines
Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
Mon 22:36 - Al-Monitor
Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran
Tue 07:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
Tue 09:36 - Al-Monitor
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Tue 09:40 - Financial Times
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Tue 10:01 - Al-Monitor
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Tue 11:00 - Middle East Eye
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Tue 15:35 - France 24
Vance says progress made with Iran as sides weigh second round of talks
Tue 16:17 - Middle East Eye
Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF
Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor
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Wed 02:17 - Middle East Eye
US president says war on Iran 'very close to over'
Wed 03:41 - Middle East Eye
Iran enrichment limits subject to political decision, IAEA says
Wed 05:17 - Al Jazeera English
US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
Wed 05:42 - Middle East Eye
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, report says
Wed 09:25 - Euronews
EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road Initiative
Wed 13:06 - Fox News
Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country
Wed 15:09 - Middle East Eye
Germany not taking part in Iran war but feeling its effects, says minister
Wed 16:22 - The Hill
IAEA chief warns against 'illusion of an agreement' on Iran's nuclear program
Wed 19:31 - Euronews
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Thu 00:18 - Washington Examiner
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in Middle East
Thu 21:36 - Al-Monitor
G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy
Thu 21:58 - Middle East Eye
G7 warns prolonged Middle East war risks global economic damage
Thu 23:30 - Al-Monitor
IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
Fri 04:00 - Financial Times
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Fri 08:00 - Al-Monitor
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Fri 12:00 - UN News All
Shockwaves of Middle East war reach Caribbean as food prices soar
Fri 12:00 - UN News Middle East
UNESCO grants ‘enhanced protection’ to cultural heritage sites in the Middle East
Fri 15:12 - Politico EU
EU to ‘play its part’ to restore energy and trade flows from Middle East
Sat 03:21 - Middle East Eye
US sends third aircraft carrier toward Middle East, officials say
Sat 11:00 - Fox News
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Sat 12:00 - Al-Monitor
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Sat 17:06 - Fox News
US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships
Sun 12:31 - France 24
Food security under threat as Middle East war disrupts fertiliser supply
Mon 10:00 - Al-Monitor
Iran says no plan for US peace talks
Mon 12:21 - Al Jazeera English
Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
Tue 00:41 - Washington Examiner
Iran has prepared ‘new cards’ against US during ceasefire, parliament speaker says
Tue 03:12 - Middle East Eye
US did not meet goals in Iran war, report says
Tue 03:20 - Middle East Eye
US says 415 troops wounded in Iran war
Tue 05:04 - Middle East Eye
Iran urges UN action over 'barbarous' US seizure, says crew families threatened
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Republicans stress over economic whiplash from Iran conflict
Tue 15:16 - Middle East Eye
Iran says World Cup decision hinges on player safety in US
Tue 15:30 - Al-Monitor
US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war
Wed 01:45 - Middle East Eye
Centcom says US forces ‘rearming’ during Iran ceasefire
Wed 02:43 - Middle East Eye
Iran says 775 war-damaged schools repaired
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Progressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs
Wed 16:11 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it is ready for 2026 World Cup despite security concerns
Wed 19:36 - Al-Monitor
US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says
Thu 00:47 - Middle East Eye
US Centcom says 31 vessels have been redirected as part of blockade on Iran
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
Republicans divided on whether to check Trump's Iran war power as 60-day mark looms
Thu 20:50 - Middle East Eye
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Thu 21:37 - Middle East Eye
Heavy weapons use in Iran war sparks concerns over US readiness in Taiwan: Report
Fri 12:36 - Al-Monitor
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Fri 15:41 - The Hill
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes’s independence watchdog
Fri 18:01 - Al-Monitor
US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
Fri 21:53 - The Hill
US weapons burn rate in Iran undermines plans to defend Taiwan: Reports
Sat 08:02 - Politico EU
Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran
Sat 08:43 - Middle East Eye
Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war
Sat 09:06 - Middle East Eye
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport
Sat 09:21 - France 24
Spain PM brushes of reported Pentagon email on punishing NATO members
Sat 10:26 - Fox News
Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war
Sat 10:30 - National Review
Hegseth’s Pentagon Reshuffle Makes Little Operational Difference — and That’s a Big Problem
Sat 11:58 - Al Jazeera English
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
Mon 09:02 - Euronews
Watch: Pentagon's leaked email: Can Spain be suspended from NATO?
Mon 10:00 - The Hill
GOP senators losing confidence in Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil
Mon 10:10 - Middle East Eye
Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says