Iran War Newswire

The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war

As shipping traffic through the besieged Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since July this week, reports have emerged that sailors are being paid large bonuses for making the dangerous trip through the Gulf waterway. Some captains are earning base …

The Numbers Reveal: How Many Aircraft Has the US Lost in the War Against Iran?

By Staff A report published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 by Hebrew Channel 14 examined the findings of a new report issued by the US Congressional Research Service [CRS], which revealed part of the losses suffered by US forces and bases in West Asia as a …

How Gulf states are refinancing sovereign wealth funds as Iran war hits revenues

Four Gulf states have rewritten the mandates of their main sovereign wealth funds since January. Officials have presented each change as long-planned institutional maturity.  Not one has mentioned the Iran war, but wartime financial pressure signals the …

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after troubled 10-month deployment amid Iran war

US senator accuses government of concealing Iran war costs

U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said on Tuesday that the Pentagon had barred him from entering a key U.S. military base during his recent visit to Qatar, which he said reflected an effort by the U.S. government to conceal the costs of the conflict …

Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war

Germany has today sharply raised its growth forecast for this year, saying Europe's biggest economy had withstood the Iran war energy shock and was benefiting from the global AI boom. The German government lifted its full-year projection to 1.3%, up …

Why are US bond yields rising? Is it the Iran war or a stronger economy?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy is getting stronger, and he expects inflation and bond yields to fall once the Iran conflict ends. Bessent said the current rise in inflation and bond yields is largely linked to the energy shock caused …

US has lost or sustained damage to 81 aircraft in the Iran war, worth up to $3.3 billion, report says

The United States military has had 81 aircraft destroyed or damaged in the war with Iran, a Congressional Research Service report released this week says. The number includes both airplanes and helicopters as well as drones, with the MQ-9 Reaper drone – …

MAGA turns on Trump: A fourth of his voters say Republicans should break from the president

A quarter of people who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024 say that Republican candidates should split from the president to win in November, according to a poll. The war in Iran, high gas prices, and stubborn inflation have likely contributed to …

US-Iran Conflict Points to Further Escalation

Iran War Pushes 25 Countries Into New Electrification Policies

Electrification has become the focus of global climate talks as COP31 draws closer. We already have the technologies to transition away from direct consumption of fossil fuels and toward electricity in our vehicles, homes, businesses, and industry – it is …

US has lost or sustained damage to 81 aircraft in Iran war, worth up to $3.3B

Trump Declares 'No One Deserves' Nobel Peace Prize More Than Him as Seven-Month Iran War Rages

Donald Trump has renewed his claim to the Nobel Peace Prize two days before this year's winner is named, while his administration wages an ongoing war with Iran that is now in its eighth month. Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 …

Israeli media reports possible attack on Iran before Israeli election

The United States and Israel are planning to resume the war against Iran before Israel’s election scheduled for 27th October, Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Thursday, contradicting statements by US President Donald Trump. Earlier on Thursday, Trump said …

Trump announces an agreement with Putin to increase the supply of Russian diesel and curb the rise in prices

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Friday an agreement with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to increase the supply of diesel to international markets, with the aim of reducing fuel prices amid the energy crisis …

No to Türkiye’s deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia and the US war against Iran!

The announcement that Türkiye and nuclear-armed Pakistan will deploy troops to Saudi Arabia at Riyadh’s request is a reactionary move targeting Iran, which is under imperialist attack, and its allies, including the Houthi Ansar Allah movement in Yemen. The …

Iran: This War Is Not Working, We Are Losing; There Is A Cover Up Campaign Underway Right Now–Murphy

According to a report by Al Jazeera on Friday October 9, 2026, US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has described Washington’s war against Iran as a “national humiliation,” criticising the conflict over its security implications, rising costs and alleged …

US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears

Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling over possible release of more reserves. Published On 8 Oct 20268 Oct 2026 US financial markets have been whipsawed as bond market fears grow, pushing Treasury yields to their …

Trump Drops Critical Update on the Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump confirmed he has no plans to restart strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran before the November midterm elections. “We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” he posted to Truth Social on Thursday …

Patriot and Ghost-Eye to Represent Mutts With A Mission at 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Patriot and Ghost-Eye, Service Dogs in Training, will appear at the RTX booth to raise awareness for Veterans and Wounded Warriors WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot and Ghost-Eye, Service Dogs in …

Priority 1 Air Rescue Names Kolby Gaertner Associate Product Manager, Simulation

New role unifies P1AR’s mission simulators and hoist training towers in the U.S. and Europe, supporting USCG, USAF, NATO and SAR operators. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR), the global …

Chief Maria Yturria graduates from FBI National Executive Institute

Yturria becomes one of only three Richland County Sheriff’s Department leaders to graduate from the elite six-month course COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy …

Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC® Expands Supplier Diversity Credentials with NMSDC MBE Certification

Expanded supplier diversity credentials strengthen support for government, prime contractors, and commercial clients through KM, AI, and Digital Modernization. UPPER MARLBORO, MD, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **FOR …

Applied Energetics Next-Generation Laser Architecture Delivers Dramatic Beam Quality Improvements and Enhanced Power

Major Performance Improvements Unlock New Levels of Power, Precision and Portability Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in …

Creative Repute Details Procurement Readiness for Federal Contracts

Philadelphia agency Creative Repute outlines its certifications, NAICS codes, and government experience for federal procurement teams. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Repute, a Philadelphia-based branding …

WitFoo offers first Christchurch role to UC student, doubles project sponsorship

The cybersecurity company will sponsor four UC final-year projects in 2027, up from two, and has committed to fund a PhD scholarship in computer science CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Te Whare Wānanga o …

Twenty-Six Defense Showcases Mission Relevant Modernization Capabilities at 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-Six Defense will showcase a lineup of soldier advancing technologies at Booth 625 during the 2026 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition, …

PowerLight Receives Expanded Investment from Department of War for Laser-Based Wireless Power Beaming

New award advances Aerial ReCharge™ system toward field deployment KENT, WA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerLight Technologies, a leader in safe, long-distance laser power beaming, today announced a follow-on award …

Safe Pro Awarded New AI Subcontract and Launches “SPAI Ground Truth” for Next-Gen Ground Intelligence

Ground Truth is a 5-layer suite built on Safe Pro’s AI that processed 3.1M+ drone images, confirmed 58,526 threat detections and mapped 39,777+ acres in Ukraine Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨ …

Janicki Industries Names Daniel Voorhies Senior Director of Operations for New Montana Campus

Retired Air Force colonel who commanded the 341st Missile Wing joins Janicki as it ramps up its Great Falls facility. GREAT FALLS, MT, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janicki Industries, a Tier 1 aerospace and defense …

Italy strengthens defence engagement with Nigeria as Official Delegation and Leonardo confirm AFRIDEX 2026 participation

LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Official Delegation from Italy and Leonardo set for Lagos weeks after Nigerian Air Force receives three Leonardo helicopters, as first M-346FAs move towards delivery Italy will have a …

DefenseRyt launches no-cost pilot programs for ports, police and fire departments

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DotRyt Solutions announced Wednesday that it will roll out a series of no-cost DefenseRyt pilot programs in 2027 for select ports, law enforcement agencies, fire …

Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Chief of Space Operations, to Keynote Spacepower Conference

The Space Force's top uniformed leader will address Guardians, joint and allied partners, and industry at Spacepower Conference, December 8-10 in Orlando ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force …

Veteran Inventor Takes Drug-Free Temple Massager Nationwide with Goal of Reaching Every U.S. 911 Dispatch Center

New clinical study gives Army veteran Joe Meisch new momentum to expand the veteran-owned company while continuing its mission to support first responders CAZADERO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Army veteran and …

Vizmonet Strengthens Global Market Reach Through DigiKey Distribution Partnership

Engineers and OEMs worldwide can source Vizmonet’s industrial wireless modules through DigiKey’s trusted distribution network. SINGAPORE, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vizmonet, a leading provider of carrier-class wireless connectivity …

Meteomatics Unveils Strato, the World's First Drone to Reach the Stratosphere at 34,000+ Feet

The Weather Intelligence Firm Offers Alternative to Traditional Radiosonde Technology, Expanding Drone Program NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that …

Loyal Source Government Services Appoints Heath Starr Chief Revenue Officer

Expanded role will align client-focused divisions with enterprise capability organizations as Loyal Source builds for its next stage of scale. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loyal Source Government Services …

New Book Explores How Reasonable Decisions Can Become Costly Leadership Mistakes

TAMPA , FL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leadership failures do not always begin with dramatic mistakes or obvious lapses in judgment. Sometimes they begin with a difficult conversation postponed, a standard overlooked or …

New Book “Leadership Matters!” Offers a Practical Framework for Leading Through Uncertainty and Change

General George W. Casey Jr.’s “Leadership Matters!” offers a practical framework for leading through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retired U.S. Army Gen. George W …