Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress for the first time since the Iran war began, amid scrutiny over costs, munitions, and recent Pentagon leadership changes.
President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Lebanon cease-fire, a move seen as crucial for ending the wider Iran conflict.
World's largest condom maker Karex raises prices 30% due to raw material costs and Iran war-linked shipping disruptions.
War in Iran triggers widespread economic crisis in Asia due to energy bottlenecks.
Asian nations, including South Korea and the Philippines, are forging new ties with Russia and Iran due to oil supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
War in Iran squeezes American finances, contrasting with soaring stock market.