An Iran-affiliated hacking group named Handala has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the US medical technology company Stryker. The group announced on Wednesday that it stole 50 terabytes of data as retaliation for a military strike in Iran. According to AFP, Handala said the operation was carried out in response to an attack on Iran’s Minab School that killed at least 150 people and as a counter to ongoing cyberattacks on Tehran-backed groups.

Stryker confirmed that the incident caused a global network disruption in its Microsoft environment but reported no evidence of ransomware or malware, stating that the situation was under control. The group warned Israeli leaders and lobbyists that this marks the beginning of a new chapter in cyber warfare. Handala, named after a Palestinian symbol, has recently claimed attacks on companies in Israel and the Gulf region.

Cyber intelligence experts and reports cited in the source describe Handala as one of the most notorious Iran-linked hacking groups, known for data theft and spreading fear and uncertainty.

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation targeting several major partners, including Bangladesh and India. The move follows a Supreme Court decision last month that struck down a key part of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. US Trade Representative Jamison Greer said the probe, launched under Section 301, aims to assess unfair trade practices and could lead to new tariffs on countries such as China, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico by mid-summer.

The investigation also covers Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Norway, but excludes Canada, the US’s second-largest trading partner. The Supreme Court recently ruled that Trump’s previous global tariffs, imposed last April, were illegal because the president exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The court reaffirmed that only Congress can authorize such extraordinary powers.

Following the ruling, Trump reimposed a 10 percent global tariff and threatened to raise it to 15 percent. The new investigation gives his administration leverage to pressure trade partners ahead of upcoming talks with China in Paris and a possible Trump–Xi meeting in Beijing later this month.

The US Department of Defense has reported that the country spent more than $11.3 billion during the first six days of the ongoing war in the Middle East. According to US media reports, Pentagon military officials presented this preliminary estimate to American lawmakers during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday.

Reports from The New York Times and NBC News, citing unnamed sources, stated that the figure covers only direct expenses incurred during the first six days of the conflict. The reports also noted that the estimate excludes pre-war expenditures such as the deployment of additional troops and military equipment.

As a result, the actual cost of the war is expected to be significantly higher than the initial estimate, according to the same reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that the ongoing war with Iran would end soon, asserting that there is “nothing left to strike” in the country. He added that the conflict would conclude whenever he decided. The statement follows a series of joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on February 28.

According to Axios, Trump’s remarks contrast with those of Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said last Wednesday that the war would continue without a set timeline. Citing Reuters and The Times of Israel, Katz stated that the joint operation would persist until all objectives were achieved.

The report also referenced recent escalations, including attacks on six ships in the Persian Gulf and Hormuz Strait, and Iranian strikes that injured 179 people in Israel. The situation remains volatile as both nations signal differing expectations for the conflict’s duration.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has strongly criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the ongoing military campaign in Iran, launched jointly by the United States and Israel under the banner of regime change. Speaking in the Senate on March 10, Schumer accused the administration of issuing contradictory statements about the war and demanded that senior officials testify publicly before Congress.

Schumer questioned Trump’s conflicting remarks about whether the Iran operation was nearing its end or escalating toward more intense fighting. He also dismissed Trump’s claim that an Iranian Tomahawk missile was responsible for a deadly attack on a primary school that killed 175 civilians, calling the assertion absurd. Schumer further challenged Trump’s statement that Iran possesses Tomahawk cruise missiles.

The Democratic leader called for a full, independent, and transparent investigation into the civilian casualties and warned that the conflict was already affecting the global economy, particularly through rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to testify before Congress to explain the administration’s actions in the Middle East.

U.S. President Donald Trump told the American news outlet Axios that the ongoing war would end soon, adding that there is little left to strike in Iran. According to Axios, Trump stated that the conflict would end whenever he decided it should. The remarks were made amid continuing U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran.

The joint offensive began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iranian targets. However, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said last Wednesday that the war would continue without any set timeframe. Citing Reuters and The Times of Israel, Katz emphasized that the campaign would persist until all objectives of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation were achieved.

The situation reflects differing tones between Washington and Tel Aviv regarding the duration of the conflict, as both sides continue their coordinated military actions in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States' mission in Iran is not yet finished. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, he was asked how long the war in Iran would continue. Trump replied that it would take more time and that the administration was assessing how to bring it to an end. He claimed that Iran had lost its navy and air force, lacked air defense systems and radar, and that most of its leadership had been killed.

Trump further asserted that the United States had struck Iran in a way no country had ever been hit before, emphasizing that the mission remained incomplete. His remarks were reported by the BBC and reflect Washington’s ongoing military engagement with Tehran.

The statement underscores continued U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, with no clear timeline for resolution as of now.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned law enforcement agencies in California that Iran may be planning a drone attack on the US west coast in retaliation for American military actions. According to an alert obtained by ABC News, the warning, issued in late February, said Iran had expressed intent to launch a surprise strike using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel if the United States initiated operations against it. The alert did not specify timing, targets, or attackers.

The warning comes as former President Donald Trump’s administration continues aggressive military operations against Iran, while Tehran has responded with drone attacks across parts of the Middle East. Both the FBI’s Los Angeles office and the White House declined to comment on the matter.

US intelligence agencies have also raised concerns about Mexican drug cartels developing drone capabilities that could threaten US security forces. Former Homeland Security intelligence chief John Cohen said potential attacks could come from both the Pacific and the Mexican border, underscoring the importance of the FBI’s alert for state and local preparedness.

More than 43,000 US citizens have left the Middle East for the United States since February 28, following the outbreak of conflict with Iran, according to a spokesperson for the US Department of State. Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said a special task force was formed to assist citizens, helping at least 30,000 Americans return home.

The State Department reported that over two dozen chartered flights were operated to evacuate citizens from the region. However, these flights carried less than 40 percent of their capacity on average, as many Americans preferred to travel on commercial flights. The evacuation process by air and land remains ongoing.

The department added that any US citizen seeking assistance to return home can still apply for support through the ongoing evacuation program.

US President Donald Trump announced that his administration will lift certain sanctions on oil-producing countries to help reduce fuel prices during the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. He made the statement on Monday after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he did not specify which countries or sanctions would be affected. The announcement came as crude oil prices, which had surged to about $120 per barrel on Sunday, fell below $90.

Trump also mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting the roles of Russia as a major oil exporter and China as a key importer. Following Trump’s remarks that the Iran war might end sooner than expected, oil prices dropped further and stock markets rose. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant had earlier said Washington was considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil, and the US had temporarily allowed India to purchase Russian oil shipments.

Putin stated that Russia was ready to supply oil and gas to Europe under conditions, as the Hormuz Strait remained closed due to the Iran conflict.

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Tuesday, saying that any attempt by Tehran to block oil exports from the region would trigger a response twenty times harsher than before. The statement came after Iran threatened to halt oil shipments, prompting Trump to assert that the United States had already inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military and that the conflict would end before his four-week deadline expired.

The tension follows the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, signaling a tougher stance from Tehran. Despite the escalation, Trump’s assurance of a quick end to the conflict led to a notable drop in global oil prices and affected stock markets. The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes, remains largely paralyzed due to the ongoing hostilities.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards dismissed Trump’s remarks as nonsense, insisting that Tehran would decide when the war ends. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also ruled out any possibility of renewed talks with the United States.

Supporters of the Trump administration are increasingly urging it to end the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Al Jazeera report from Washington. The report notes that the U.S. government has yet to present a convincing justification for the conflict to the American public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited Iran’s role in supplying advanced explosive devices during the Iraq war as a reason for the current campaign, but this explanation has not resonated widely.

The report highlights that unlike previous U.S. military operations in seven other countries, this war is directly affecting ordinary Americans. Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets, and disruptions in fertilizer supplies from the Middle East could create serious problems for U.S. agriculture during the upcoming planting season.

Public sentiment in the United States appears to be turning against the military campaign, with growing indications that citizens do not support the ongoing operation.

On Monday, Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense after being labeled a supply chain risk. Within hours, nearly 40 employees from OpenAI and Google, including Google’s chief scientist Jeff Dean, submitted an amicus brief supporting Anthropic’s case. The brief criticized the Trump administration’s decision and warned of the dangers posed by certain military uses of artificial intelligence.

The dispute stems from Anthropic’s refusal to allow its AI technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. Following the breakdown of negotiations, the Pentagon’s designation barred Anthropic from military contracts and restricted other companies using its products. The brief argued that the designation was retaliatory and harmful to the public interest, emphasizing that AI-driven surveillance and autonomous lethal systems pose serious ethical and governance risks.

The signatories, describing themselves as engineers and researchers from leading U.S. AI labs, urged for guardrails and human oversight in military AI applications, warning that current systems remain unreliable and potentially dangerous when deployed without proper constraints.

The United States has deployed its advanced hypersonic missile system, known as 'Dark Eagle', on foreign soil for the first time. According to the U.S. Army, the system was sent to northern Australia to participate in a multinational military exercise. The 'Dark Eagle' can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and strike targets up to 1,725 miles away.

A key feature of the missile is its ability to alter its trajectory mid-flight, making it extremely difficult for enemy radar or defense systems to detect or intercept. U.S. officials stated that the deployment demonstrates the country's capability to rapidly position advanced weapons in the Indo-Pacific region.

The move also signals Washington’s commitment to ensuring the security of its allies in the region, according to the officials cited in the report.

US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is considering easing certain oil-related sanctions to counter rising energy prices. Speaking to reporters on March 10, 2026, he said that sanctions on some countries could be lifted temporarily until the situation stabilizes. Trump added that the move could potentially lead to lasting peace, though he did not specify which countries or sanctions were under review.

During the same press conference, Trump mentioned having a “very good” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin but provided no further details. The report noted that the United States had already temporarily relaxed sanctions to allow India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea.

The announcement signals a possible shift in US energy and foreign policy, though the lack of specifics leaves uncertainty about which nations might benefit and how long the easing would last.