Bessent Says US Has Funds For Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has enough money to fund the war with Iran, even as the administration prepares to seek additional support from Congress to keep the military supplied for a potentially longer conflict. His remarks came amid rising scrutiny over the

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Iran’s Diego Garcia Missile Attempt Shows The West Underestimated Tehran’s Reach

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

The reported launch of Iranian ballistic missiles toward the U.S.-U.K. military base at Diego Garcia may not have resulted in a successful strike, but the incident has already triggered a deeper strategic debate. For years, Washington and Tel Aviv have operated under the assumption that Iran’s missile capability was largely limited to a range of […]

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US May Ease Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The United States may temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea as Washington looks for ways to cool surging crude prices caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The proposal was outlined by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the move could quickly add supply to the market during a […]

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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send US Troops to Iran

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he has no current plans to send American ground troops into Iran, seeking to calm fears of a broader US military escalation as the war moves into a more dangerous stage. He told reporters that he was “not putting troops anywhere,” while also adding that even if he were considering […]

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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send US Troops to Iran

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he has no current plans to send American ground troops into Iran, even as the war enters a more dangerous phase and public concern grows over whether Washington could be drawn into a larger regional conflict. Trump Rules Out Immediate Ground Troop Deployment Speaking to reporters, Trump said he […]

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Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Iran Mocks Rising US War Costs With ‘Israel First Tax’ Swipe Iran has mocked the rising financial cost of the US war effort, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi saying a reported $200 billion American war bill is only the beginning and warning that ordinary Americans will end up paying what he called an “Israel […]

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Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge Over Larijani Killing

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed retaliation after the killing of senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani, describing the strike as a crime that will not go unanswered. His remarks come as tensions remain high following targeted attacks on senior Iranian figures and growing fears of further escalation involving the United States and Israel. […]

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NIA Widens Probe After Foreign Nationals Arrest

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The National Investigation Agency has widened its probe after arresting multiple foreign nationals, including a U.S. citizen and several Ukrainian nationals, in a case linked to suspected terror activity and cross-border militant networks. The case has drawn attention because investigators believe the arrests may be part of a larger international support structure

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US Hits Iran Missile Sites Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

The United States has struck Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, expanding its campaign against military assets that Washington says threaten shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The latest action comes as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt maritime traffic, raise oil market concerns […]

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Trump Says US Does Not Need Allies On Iran

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not need help from allies in its confrontation with Iran, even after several NATO and partner countries declined to support a wider military role around the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Washington continued to press its case that its campaign against Iran can proceed […]