Up In Arms

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, signaling a major escalation as Donald Trump is caught making false claims that Iran requested a pause in bombings. On Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson unveils a new award to honor Trum ...  Show more

Donald Trump warns Iranian negotiators they “better get serious soon, before it is too late,” escalating pressure even as Democrats punt on a War Powers vote—effectively ensuring Congress won’t weigh in before the conflict deepens. Outrage mounts internationally after reports tha ...  Show more

Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza. Iran has warned that any attack by the US or its allies could push Tehran to pursue nuclear weapons. The US is sending more forces to the Middle East.   On today's episode of Trending Middle East:   Israeli defence minister warns 'large ...  Show more

For the first time in 49 days, President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today about the rapidly expanding war in the Middle East. It's a time of extreme tension, with the U.S. losing influence over its ally Israel's intent on taking on Hamas, Hezbo ...  Show more

Israel has finally retaliated for Iran's missile strikes earlier this month, carrying out a series of relatively restrained air attacks overnight. The Israeli army struck Iranian military sites, including air defence batteries and missile manufacturing facilities, killing two Ira ...  Show more

The war of threats is escalating between Israel and Iran, with Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon warning that retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack "will be soon," and Tehran warning of broader bombardment if Israel responds. Meanwhile Israeli bombs struck central Beirut fo ...  Show more