Military
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As Red Lines Shift in the Gulf, the U.S. Retaliates Against Iran’s Commercial Lifeline
After Iranian missile strikes on its warships, the U.S. military disabled three Iranian oil tankers, signaling a strategic shift toward economic retaliation.
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Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Coordinated Tanker Attacks and Larak Island Strikes Push US-Iran Conflict into Dangerous Phase
Coordinated projectile attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and US strikes on Larak Island have pushed the US-Iran military conflict to a dangerous new level.
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Pentagon Isolation: Why the Army Secretary’s Resignation Exposes a Deepening Rift in US Military Leadership
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after bypassing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to warn Trump of readiness issues, exposing a deep Pentagon leadership crisis.
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Kyiv Targeted by Sixth Consecutive Day of Aerial Strikes as Russian Missiles and Fast Drones Hit Capital
Russian ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones struck Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight, killing at least eight people as Ukraine began its school year.
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Pyongyang Reshuffles Military Command to Hardline Brass as Kim Rejects Trump’s Summit Overtures
North Korea has reshuffled its military leadership and rejected Donald Trump’s summit overtures, vowing to accelerate its nuclear buildup and threatening Seoul.
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US and Iran Trade Direct Military Strikes in Sharp Escalation Over Strait of Hormuz
After US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, Tehran retaliated with missile strikes on US bases in Jordan, driving oil prices past $90.
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes in Strait of Hormuz and Jordan
US forces struck Iranian missile launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering retaliatory ballistic missile attacks on American bases in Jordan.
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Pentagon Pushes Back Against Leaked Assessment Detailing Severe Military Strain in Ongoing Iran War
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell condemned a leaked report detailing how the Iran war has severely depleted U.S. missile stockpiles and global fleet readiness.
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USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Middle East After Record-Breaking Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln is transiting past Singapore, ending a 250-day deployment in the Middle East that faced intense scrutiny over crew welfare and operations.
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U.S. Northern Command deploys directed-energy laser to neutralize cartel surveillance drones along southern border
In a major border escalation, the U.S. military deployed an Army high-energy laser system to shoot down three cartel drones spying on law enforcement.
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Russian Drone Strike on Munitions Depot Near Kyiv Kills 37
A Russian drone strike on a munitions depot in Myla, near Kyiv, has killed at least 37 people and triggered a massive fire, prompting a criminal investigation.
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Six Months into US-Iran Conflict: Blockade Escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Political and Economic Tolls Mount
Six months into the US-Iran war, a tightening US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz faces fierce IRGC resistance as economic crises and maritime casualties mount.
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Lejeune Memorial Gardens Vigil Marks Fifth Anniversary of Afghanistan Attack
Community members gathered at Lejeune Memorial Gardens to honor the 13 U.S. service members lost in the 2021 Kabul attack on its solemn fifth anniversary.
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Kyiv Restructured Donetsk Command Under Veteran Commanders to Anchor ‘Fortress Belt’ Defense
Kyiv restructured its Donetsk military command, putting veteran Azov leaders in charge of new formations to defend the strategic ‘Fortress Belt’ from Russian advances.
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Sudanese Forces Repel Deadly RSF and Rebel Assault on Strategic Town of Dilling
A deadly attack by the RSF and rebel allies in Sudan’s Kordofan province has killed 14 civilians, raising fresh fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
