Iran didn't fall to American bombs in February 2026. It fell to American banks over the previous two years. By the time the strikes came, the regime had already killed itself through economic collapse and mass slaughter of protesters. This is the new playbook: strangle the economy, wait for the internal collapse, then finish the job. No invasion needed.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian technology was used to shoot down Iranian drones amid U.S.-Israeli conflict.
Oil and gas prices increased amid concerns over the durability of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Israeli bombardment of Lebanon has killed at least 254, threatening the US-Iran ceasefire.
Iran conditionally accepted a ceasefire, but Israel disputes its scope regarding Lebanon.
The US and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, allowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu's office supports US ceasefire with Iran but states it does not cover Lebanon.
Trump threatens devastating strikes on Iran unless an acceptable deal is reached.