Four US service members killed, 5 injured over the weekend as a new wave of strikes hit Iran
TAMPA, Fla.—Four U.S. service members were killed and at least five injured over the weekend in Iranian-linked attacks in Jordan and Iraq, following a new wave of military strikes launched July 7 by the United States against Iranian targets, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reports. At least 17 U.S. service members have been killed and 413 […]
Trump Lifts US Naval Blockade on Iran as Deal Set for Signing on June 19
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J Trump announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to end active fighting in their months-long conflict, authorizing the immediate toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. The official signing ceremony will […]
Snohomish County leadership presents Memorial Day Resolution and Proclamation to Naval Station Everett
EVERETT—The seat of county government, the Snohomish County Council, formally recognized Memorial Day by presenting both a council resolution and an executive proclamation for the first time to Command Master Chief Jeffrey Fleming on behalf of Naval Station Everett on May 20. The proclamation urges residents to observe a national moment of remembrance at 3 […]
Russian crude oil surges 76 percent as Operation Epic Fury enters sixth week
The price of Russian Urals crude oil has surged to a 13-year high since the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury began against Iran, climbing more than 76% in the past month as global supplies tightened from Middle East disruptions. Urals, Russia’s main export blend, traded at $121.17 per barrel as of April 2 and hit a […]
Bellevue rally backs Operation Epic Fury against Iranian regime
BELLEVUE—A couple of hundred people made their voices heard at the Lion and Sun Rally in Downtown Bellevue on Saturday to protest against the atrocities of the Iranian Ayatollah regime and demanding justice for the roughly 40,000 Iranians killed in a January protest crackdown. “People should know that the Islamists in Iraq and in Lebanon […]
Trump appointee Joe Kent resigns from National Counterterrorism Center
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Director Joe Kent, who was nominated by President Donald J Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, effective immediately. Kent shared in a letter addressed to President Trump that the reason for his resignation is Operation Epic Fury which he says was stated […]
Washington Air Force hero named as one of six killed in KC-135 refueler crash
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Department of War announced on March 14 the death of six Air Force Airmen who were killed in a KC-135 refueler crash on March 12 supporting Operation Epic Fury: Three were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and three to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker […]
Operation Epic Fury crushes Iranian navy and missiles in days
DORAL, Fla.— President Donald J Trump declared Monday that Operation Epic Fury against Iran are nearing completion, touting the destruction of much of the Iranian naval fleet, missile capabilities and leadership as a historic success that has neutralized threats to the United States and its allies. “On the very first day I came down the […]
Lawmakers call for seizure of California oil production as gas prices surge
SACRAMENTO—California Republicans are urging President Donald J Trump to step in and address the state’s escalating oil and gas crisis, with fears that it poses risks to national security as prices keep climbing during the conflict with Iran. Gas prices have surged across the West Coast, with California’s statewide average reaching $5.159 per gallon on […]
Middle East at war: Trump calls on Iran to surrender or face ‘certain death’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States and Israel launched a coordinated military assault on Iran early Saturday, targeting the regime’s leadership and military infrastructure in a bid to neutralize threats to American security and prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The Pentagon dubbed the U.S. effort Operation Epic Fury, while Israel named it Operation Roaring Lion. The […]
