Pakistan, mediator in US-Iran war, is now launching strikes in Afghanistan. Here’s why

Fighting along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has intensified over the past month after a short Eid ceasefire in March ended and mediation efforts failed. Pakistan, a key mediator behind the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the United States and … Read More

Trump and Iran’s president sign initial deal to end war, open Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions

The interim agreement, signed late Wednesday, starts the clock on a 60-day negotiating window to resolve key issues around the future of Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding, laying … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – June 5, 2026

Greetings from Tyler, The news says Trump is sleeping through high level meetings.  Maybe he’s just resting his eyes.  Maybe he’s thinking of Melania.  Who knows?  They’ve got a load of photos with his eyes closed, but who hasn’t blinked?  … Read More

As Britain, France try prying Hormuz open with their own crowbars, Uncle Sam forms new coalition

U.S. invited all NATO allies to join Washington-led maritime security initiative The U.S. has invited all NATO allies to join a Washington-led maritime security initiative in the Strait of Hormuz as Britain and France move ahead with their own effort … Read More

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.” No one was blamed, but it … Read More

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