Conflict & Security News — Every Side of the Story
Every conflict & security story Aletheia has compiled, each one showing how left, center, and right outlets framed it differently.
Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
Yemeni Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting sites in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, with explosions reported near King Khalid International Airport. Saudi authorities…
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have negotiated an agreement to expand the U.S. military and security presence in the Arctic territory. While President Trump characterized the pact as…
Europe prepares for wider war as Russia ramps up ‘hybrid threats’ beyond Ukraine
European governments are heightening defense preparations amid growing concerns that Russia is expanding hybrid warfare and provocations beyond Ukraine's borders. Incidents involving maritime and…
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
A UN-backed fact-finding mission reported reasonable grounds to believe that U.S. airstrikes in Iran, including deadly attacks on a primary school and a sports facility, may constitute war crimes.…
U.S. airman shot down in Iran recounts rescue mission: ‘God is good’
A U.S. Air Force colonel recounted to '60 Minutes' his survival and subsequent rescue after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The interview detailed his parachute descent into hostile…
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean 'war with Russia'
At the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would trigger a direct war with Russia. Concurrently, Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran and its allies
Saudi Arabia is confronting growing security threats from Iranian-aligned groups, including drone attacks on major pipelines and disruptions to key maritime shipping lanes. Simultaneously, the…
Missouri’s high court finds top election official was in contempt in legal war over redistricting
The Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for directing election officials to implement a disputed congressional map, though Hoskins quickly purged the contempt by…
Trump says he would ‘probably’ be able to make deals with Democrats
Former President Trump stated that he could 'probably' negotiate deals with Democrats if they win control of Congress, while also pledging to act as a 'blocker' against their broader policy agenda.…
Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine war
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss peace proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The three-hour meeting is part of a…
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. The strikes reflect an ongoing cycle of maritime confrontation in the Strait…
Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says
Recent exchanges of strikes between the United States and Iran have disrupted a fragile lull in the six-month conflict, raising concerns about potential blockades in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts…
Trump implores Iranians to ‘rise up and fight’ as he shrugs off ‘worthless’ talks
Following recent U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets and tankers, President Trump urged the Iranian public to 'rise up and fight' while rejecting diplomatic negotiations as ineffective. The…
Trumps says Venezuelan oil will fill up' U.S. petroleum reserve
Donald Trump announced plans to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan crude while simultaneously reiterating protectionist stances against Canadian imports. Concurrently, Trump…
U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat
U.S. forces launched targeted airstrikes against Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes mark the first…
Ontario's premier says trade war would be 'devastating' for US and Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a prominent sign reading 'Lake Ontario — Now and Always' in response to President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to rename the body of water 'Lake…
News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started
Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israel initiated military strikes against Iran, passing the initial projection of a multi-week campaign. News outlets are reviewing the administration's…
Rubio says US strikes on Iran paused ‘for the time being’ in lieu of economic war
U.S. officials have indicated that potential military strikes against Iran are currently paused as the administration shifts focus toward intensified economic sanctions aimed at Tehran and its major…