A U.S. Air Force base under Air Mobility Command near Dover, Delaware.
Iraq’s prime minister travels to Washington to deepen economic ties as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and fighting between the US and Iran intensifies. Oil output, IMF talks, and potential US investment are on the table while Iran-backed groups push back against disarmament. Diplomatic prospects hinge on stabilizing energy flows and expanding state control over weapons.
The United States and Iran have escalated their conflict, with US strikes targeting Iran's military facilities and Iran retaliating across the region. The death toll has risen, with at least 17 US service members killed and many injured as the war enters a new, more dangerous phase.