The Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iranian petrochemical producers, as well as companies in China and the United Arab Emirates that help export Iran’s petrochemicals. The sanctions specifically target two companies based in Hong Kong, three in Iran, and four in the UAE, as well as on Chinese citizen Jinfeng Gao and Indian national Mohammed…

The Pentagon’s defense budget is customarily a source of contention between the left and right. While the $773 billion requested for 2023 sounds like a huge sum, the budget provides for — in addition to security aid for Ukraine — items like countering China, supporting clean energy and combating suicide in the military. Straight Arrow…

As the Russian army’s onslaught continues to eat up more territory in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin may already be prepping for Russia’s next war. He’s also continuing to try and justify his invasion. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says Putin is doing so to prepare the Russian people for what could potentially be the next…

According to a report from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, Iran has amassed more than “the approximate amount of nuclear material for which the possibility of manufacturing a nuclear explosive device cannot be excluded”. In a separate International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report seen by Reuters Monday, Iran has not adequately explained the origin of…

Elon Musk is buying Twitter, and some people aren’t happy about it. The sale may now take longer than anticipated because Musk announced he’s putting the purchase “temporarily on hold” until the company can verify how many spam/fake accounts are on its platform.   “He sees something impossible and he makes it happen. Building the most sought…

A pair of unlikely allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), are calling on the Biden administration to add Russia to the official list of state sponsors of terrorism. If Russia is designated, it will suffer financially and militarily. “We should be all in on helping Ukraine. We should be all in…

In a timely escape from Supreme Court drama in Washington, President Joe Biden traveled to Alabama to tour a Lockheed Martin plant. The plant has provided some of the Javelin antitank weapons systems the United States has sent to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion. “You’re allowing the Ukrainians to defend themselves. And…

Democrats are taking their midterm election battle to the courts in an effort to knock some Republicans off the ballot. The Dems are suing some members of Congress for insurrection, claiming their words and actions in support of Donald Trump prior to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot violated the Constitution. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt…

The U.S. Navy will begin a new task force with allied countries to patrol the Red Sea, targeting arms smuggling around Yemen. It’s the latest military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. “These are strategically important waters that warrant our attention,” Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said…

Russia apparently has other buyers for its oil, but those stepping in to pick up the supply left by the U.S and Europe are making a risky move. The U.S. has already banned Russian oil, and while Europeans are considering a full boycott, some already have. The would-be buyers at the top of the list,…