Iran War Day 114: Iran Shuts Hormuz as Lebanon Fighting Threatens Peace Talks

US Senate Votes to Continue Iran War, Oil Tops $100, Houthi Attacks Return

The political battle over the Iran war reaches a turning point as the US Senate narrowly votes to keep military operations going, rejecting a War Powers Resolution that would have limited President Trump's authority. We break down what the 47–49 vote means for the future of the conflict, why opposition in Congress is growing, and how Washington's divisions could shape the next phase of the war. On the battlefield, the United States launches a thirteenth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran while President Trump signals he is moving closer to a major attack on the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility. We examine the military strategy, the risks of escalation, and the latest intelligence surrounding Iran's nuclear programme. The conflict expands at sea as Yemen's Houthi movement resumes attacks on commercial shipping, striking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and opening a second maritime front alongside the Strait of Hormuz. With Brent crude climbing above $100 per barrel for the first time in months, we explore the global economic impact, the energy crisis, and why oil markets are reacting so sharply. Also in this episode: • The latest US and Iranian casualty figures and the Pentagon reporting discrepancy • Trump's choice between a proposed ceasefire and a wider regional offensive • CENTCOM's latest strikes across Iran • The National Defense Authorization Act and the growing political divide in Washington • Lebanon, Hezbollah and the latest diplomatic developments • UN warnings as fears of a wider Middle East war continue to grow If you want clear, fact-based daily analysis of the US-Iran conflict, subscribe to Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast.

Trump Orders Bridge Strikes, Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Iran War Widens

President Trump unveils a dramatic new policy threatening strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants after any attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Houthi forces open a second maritime front by attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. As the conflict spreads beyond the Gulf, the risk of a wider regional war continues to grow. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine the latest US airstrikes inside Iran, Tehran's response, the expanding Houthi blockade, attacks on American bases across the Middle East, rising military casualties, and the growing political battle in Washington over the cost of the war. We also cover the latest developments surrounding Pickaxe Mountain, the White House's escalating strategy, soaring oil prices, and the unanswered ceasefire proposal still sitting before Iran. If you want clear, in-depth daily analysis of the US-Iran conflict, military operations, global oil markets, and the geopolitical decisions shaping the Middle East, subscribe to Epic Fury and never miss an episode. Topics covered: * Trump orders bridge and power plant strikes * Iran threatens retaliation across the Gulf * Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers * Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis * US airstrikes on Iran * American troop casualties and war costs * Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site update * Oil prices, inflation and global markets * US-Iran ceasefire negotiations * Middle East breaking news and military analysis

US Strike on Pickaxe Mountain Looms, Hormuz Crisis Deepens, War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion

President Trump signals that a major US strike on Iran's heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site could be imminent, while a new 10-day ceasefire proposal offers a narrow diplomatic path to ending the conflict. As Washington weighs its next move, the Pentagon reveals the war has already cost $37.5 billion, with 17 American service members confirmed dead and hundreds more wounded. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Secretary of State Marco Rubio's warning over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest US and Iranian strikes across the Gulf, the growing threat to global oil supplies as the Bab el-Mandeb crisis expands, and the mounting pressure on Congress over soaring military spending. We also cover the intelligence behind Pickaxe Mountain, the latest Pentagon casualty figures, the Houthi blockade against Saudi shipping, the fragile ceasefire negotiations involving Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Pakistan, and why the next 24 hours could determine whether diplomacy succeeds or the war enters an even more dangerous phase. Topics covered: * Trump's planned strike on Pickaxe Mountain * Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shipping crisis * Pentagon reveals $37.5 billion war cost * Latest US-Iran military strikes * Marco Rubio's Strait of Hormuz warning * Iran ceasefire proposal explained * Rising oil prices and global market impact * US casualty update and Pentagon funding request * Lebanon, Hezbollah and regional diplomacy Subscribe to Epic Fury for daily coverage of the US-Iran war, military analysis, geopolitical intelligence, and exclusive premium deep-dive episodes.

Iran Declares Full-Scale War, US Strikes Continue, 10-Day Ceasefire Proposed

Iran has declared the conflict a "full-scale war" as the United States carries out a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes across Iran. At the same time, regional mediators are pushing a new 10-day ceasefire proposal in an attempt to prevent an even wider Middle East war. In Episode 144 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest military, diplomatic and economic developments shaping the conflict. In this episode: * Iran declares it is now in a full-scale war with the United States * US airstrikes hit nine Iranian cities for a tenth straight night * A proposed 10-day ceasefire aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz * President Trump weighs diplomacy while reinforcing US military forces * Seventeen US service members confirmed killed since the war began * New intelligence points to Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site * Yemen's Houthis announce a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia * Lebanon's President meets Donald Trump at the White House * Oil prices, global shipping and financial markets react to the latest escalation Epic Fury delivers daily analysis of the US-Iran war, covering military operations, geopolitics, oil markets, diplomacy, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, global security and the wider Middle East conflict.

US Strikes Hit Nuclear Site, 17 US Troops Dead, Oil Surges Above $90

The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, including a strike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant construction site, as the US-Iran war enters a dangerous new phase. Meanwhile, the American death toll has risen to 17 service members, following fatalities in Jordan and Iraq, marking the deadliest period for US forces in months. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine why a civilian nuclear project was targeted, the International Atomic Energy Agency's response, Iran's continued missile attacks across the Gulf, and how repeated strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain are widening the regional conflict. We also break down the latest battle for the Strait of Hormuz, why Brent crude oil has surged above $90 a barrel, and what higher energy prices could mean for the global economy. You'll also hear analysis of Congress' growing opposition to the war, concerns over dwindling US munitions stockpiles, the collapse of the Islamabad ceasefire, and what Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's meeting with President Trump could mean for the next stage of the conflict. If you want clear, fact-based coverage of the Iran war, US military operations, Middle East conflict, oil markets, Trump, and the latest geopolitical developments, subscribe to Epic Fury and never miss a daily briefing.