# USA
The Iranian President has declared the US naval blockade to be futile
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attempts to restrict the operations of Iranian ports are doomed to failure. His comments came amid discussions in the US regarding a possible extension of the naval blockade.
The US is proposing to form a coalition to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
A US State Department document seen by journalists proposes the formation of an international coalition to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations between the US and Iran have so far shown no progress.
The US war against Iran has already cost $25 billion
The Pentagon has released its first official estimate of the cost of the US war against Iran. According to a spokesperson for the department, the cost has already reached $25 billion.
Trump has allowed for a reduction in US troops in Germany amid tensions with NATO allies
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is considering reducing the number of American troops in Germany. This announcement comes against a backdrop of public disagreements with European allies.
The US Navy has lost its most powerful underwater weapon – the Seawolf submarines
Following the end of the Cold War, the US prematurely scaled back its Seawolf-class submarine programme, despite having originally planned for a much larger fleet. This decision is attributed to an underestimation of long-term threats.
The Pentagon has released $400 million in aid to Ukraine following criticism from the Senate
The US Department of Defence has confirmed the release of $400 million in funding for Ukraine, which had previously been approved by Congress. This came following criticism from Senator Mitch McConnell.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has strengthened its influence in Iran following the death of Ali Khamenei
Since the outbreak of the war with the US and Israel, Iran’s system of government has undergone changes, with key decisions increasingly concentrated in the hands of the military leadership. The role of the Supreme Leader has weakened, whilst the influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has grown.
The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for helping Iran circumvent restrictions
Washington has stepped up pressure on Tehran by imposing new sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies. The restrictions target those involved in financial schemes designed to circumvent sanctions.
Trump has ordered preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran
US President Donald Trump has instructed his advisers to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran. The White House sees this as a way of stepping up pressure on Tehran’s economy.
The US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine is set to step down amid differences with Trump
Julie Davis, the US Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, is set to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks. According to sources speaking to the publication, her decision stems from her disappointment with President Donald Trump’s policy towards Ukraine.
King Charles III began his state visit to the US with a meeting with Donald Trump
King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States on a four-day state visit. On the first day, they met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House.
Marco Rubio is gaining popularity as a presidential candidate for the 2028 election
Some members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle are increasingly viewing Marco Rubio as a potential contender for the presidential nomination in 2028. His standing has strengthened thanks to his work on foreign policy and his support for the administration’s agenda.
