Iran war costs $5.6 billion in two days: Report

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The first two days of US military strikes on Iran cost about $5.6 billion in munitions alone, according to a report by The Washington Post, underscoring the enormous financial cost of the conflict even as President Donald Trump suggests the war could end soon.

US condemns Iran-linked attacks in Iraq

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned recent attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq during calls with Iraqi and German leaders, the State Department said.

Foreign visitors in US must follow law or leave: Harmeet Dhillon

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon Monday said foreign visitors in the United States — including students on college campuses — must obey American laws or risk losing the right to remain in the country.

Trump threatens Iran over Hormuz Strait

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:09 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump centred his latest warning to Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, saying any attempt to block or disrupt the vital oil route would trigger overwhelming American retaliation.

US designates Afghanistan over wrongful detention

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:05 AM

Washington, March 10 (IANS) The United States designated Afghanistan as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and other foreign nationals to extract concessions.

US lawmakers clash over Trump’s Iran war

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:00 AM

Washington, Mar 10 (IANS) US lawmakers sharply split over President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran, with senior Republicans defending the move as necessary for national security while Democrats warned it was an unauthorised war that could drive up economic costs and deepen instability in the Middle East.