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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account states a Patriot system intercepted an Iranian drone, contradicting the US military's claim of a drone strike injuring civilians.
#iran
fromFortune
1 month ago
World politics

Top energy expert says probability the U.S. will attack Iran soon is 75% as risk of major disruption to oil supply is priced in - 'this one is real' | Fortune

A potential U.S. military strike on Iran could cause sustained disruption to global oil flows and trigger a major rise in oil prices.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago
World politics

UN Warns Of Unprecedented Protest Death Toll As US 'Armada' Heads To Iran

Iranian security forces violently suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands amid an internet blackout while the US deploys warships and the UN condemns the crackdown.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

MoD condemns Iran missile strikes towards UK-US base as Britain dragged' into war

Iran launched missile strikes towards a US-UK military base in response to UK support for US operations against Iranian targets.
fromFortune
1 month ago
World politics

Top energy expert says probability the U.S. will attack Iran soon is 75% as risk of major disruption to oil supply is priced in - 'this one is real' | Fortune

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fromFortune
7 hours ago

The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there | Fortune

Iran threatened to expand attacks globally as U.S. increases military presence amid escalating Middle East conflict.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer

A drone targeted the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in the Mansour district at about 10am local time, resulting in the death of one police officer.
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#iran-conflict
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fromFortune
21 hours ago

Trump says U.S. considers 'winding down' Iran military effort | Fortune

Trump is considering winding down US military efforts against Iran as objectives are reportedly close to being met.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Scott Jennings Mocks CNN Political Analyst for Warning Iran War Making Life Worse' for Americans

The conflict with Iran has escalated tensions and economic impacts, particularly affecting oil prices and public sentiment towards U.S. military involvement.
#drug-trafficking
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

US has struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat, US Southern Command says

US forces conducted a lethal strike on a drug-smuggling boat, resulting in two deaths and one survivor, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

One survivor was recovered alive after a US military strike on a drug trafficking vessel, while two others were found dead.
World news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation

Majority of Americans believe the war benefits Israel more than the U.S.
#cuba
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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General Says US Would Create "Camp" at Gitmo for Cubans Fleeing Trump Blockade

The U.S. military plans to set up a camp at Guantánamo Bay to detain Cubans fleeing a humanitarian crisis caused by U.S. policies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
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Cuba condemns aggressive' US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise

Cuba accuses the United States of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela and warns US military expansion in the Caribbean threatens regional stability and international law.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

General Says US Would Create "Camp" at Gitmo for Cubans Fleeing Trump Blockade

The U.S. military plans to set up a camp at Guantánamo Bay to detain Cubans fleeing a humanitarian crisis caused by U.S. policies.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Iran's Retaliation Reignites Discontent With US Military Bases in Middle East

Saudi Arabia warns Iran of potential military action due to ongoing regional attacks, highlighting tensions in the Gulf amid U.S.-Israeli conflict.
#switzerland
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Switzerland Says It's Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war

Switzerland has halted weapon exports to the US due to its neutrality stance amid the ongoing Iran war.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Switzerland Says It's Halting Weapons Exports Licenses to US, Citing Neutrality

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war

Switzerland has halted weapon exports to the US due to its neutrality stance amid the ongoing Iran war.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Trump wants more money and military reinforcements for new phase of Iran war

The U.S. prepares for a new phase in the conflict with Iran, requesting $200 billion for military operations amid rising tensions.
World news
fromFortune
1 day ago

As the U.S. gears up for a potential ground war in Iran, $100-plus oil threatens 'demand destruction' - starting in Asia | Fortune

Oil prices fell to $109 per barrel after Israel's announcement regarding Iran's energy infrastructure and uranium enrichment capabilities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Poland Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Poland is urging their citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning that the "possibility of a conflict is very real" amid escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme. Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued the warning on Thursday while speaking in Zielonka, outside Warsaw. "Please leave Iran immediately and under no circumstances travel to this country," he said. "I do not want to alarm anyone, but we all know what I am referring to. The possibility of a conflict is very real."
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks amid heavy military buildup

want to make a deal. I don't think they want the consequences of not making a deal.
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#venezuela
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

US air strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed at least 130 people since September, including a recent strike killing three.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific

The US military killed two people in a Pacific vessel strike amid a broader campaign of vessel attacks criticized as illegal under international law.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Do Americans Consume So Much? Look to the Military.

Excessive US consumer consumption and large military spending form a self-reinforcing cycle supported by foreign creditors and low interest rates.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Golden Dome is a US plan to deploy space-based sensors and interceptors rapidly to defend the homeland against ICBMs, cruise missiles, hypersonics, and drones.
#greenland
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump already has open door to grow U.S. military presence in Greenland thanks to a little-known Cold War-era agreement between the U.S. and Denmark | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Trump already has open door to grow U.S. military presence in Greenland thanks to a little-known Cold War-era agreement between the U.S. and Denmark | Fortune

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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Pentagon moves to cut U.S. participation in some NATO advisory groups

The Pentagon will reduce U.S. participation in NATO advisory groups, withdrawing about 200 personnel from the alliance's 30 Centers of Excellence over time.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Military Is Being Forced to Plan for an Unthinkable Betrayal

A U.S. president threatening allied nations forces the military and institutions to confront immoral, illogical orders that could betray longstanding alliances.
#syria
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Pentagon's "Arsenal of Freedom" tour borrows name from Star Trek episode-about killer AI

Elon Musk and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promoted making Star Trek-like technologies real and prioritized rapid expansion of artificial intelligence across the U.S. military.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

Personnel at Al Udeid Air Base were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening as a precaution amid regional tensions following a prior Iranian attack.
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2 months ago

Pentagon tells adult shop to stop sending butt plugs to soldiers in Bahrain

In a video posted on TikTok, Grace Bennett, co-founder of the Canadian online store Bonjibon, claimed that she received two letters with the Department of Defense seal in the upper left-hand corner ( renamed the Department of War by president Donald Trump in September last year) expressing annoyance at her taking orders for toys and sending them to a naval base in the Middle East.
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#isis
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

U.S. forces conducted large-scale retaliatory strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State locations in response to a deadly ambush that killed two soldiers and an interpreter.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

US forces have intercepted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, US military says

U.S. Marines and Navy seized the tanker Olina in the Caribbean as part of enforcement actions against sanctioned Venezuela-related oil shipments.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

How strong are Latin America's military forces, as they face US threats?

The United States overwhelmingly outmatches Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela in conventional military power; only paramilitary and asymmetrical tactics offer those states limited leverage.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

7 US troops were hurt in a covert Venezuela raid. Here's what we know about their condition.

Seven US service members were injured during the covert raid to apprehend Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, a defense official told Business Insider on Tuesday, sharing the latest update on their condition. Five of the wounded troops have already returned to duty, while two others are still recovering from their injuries, the official said. "They are receiving excellent medical care and are well on their way to recovery," they said.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Kudos': Tulsi Gabbard Finally Breaks Her Silence On Trump's Venezuela Incursion

Tulsi Gabbard, as Director of National Intelligence, praised President Trump’s military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro despite previously opposing attacks on Venezuela.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Iconic Cold War Weapons the U.S. Military Still Relies On Today

Many Cold War–era U.S. weapons remain in service because reliability, adaptability, and modernization sustained their operational relevance for modern conflicts.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Planes That Carried U.S. Forces Through Multiple Wars

Certain U.S. military aircraft endure across multiple wars through adaptability, upgrades, and mission flexibility, providing sustained capabilities and operational continuity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US says it killed or captured 25 ISIL operatives in Syria over nine days

The United States military says it has killed or captured about 25 ISIL (ISIS) fighters in a wave of attacks over nine days in Syria. US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees the US military's Middle East operations, issued a statement on Tuesday marking the conclusion of the operations this month. The campaign followed the killing of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter by an ISIL gunman in Syria on December 13 and widescale US strikes against the group six days later.
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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US launches large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria, Trump says

The United States carried out major strikes, Operation Hawkeye Strike, against ISIS strongholds in central Syria in retaliation for the killing of US personnel.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

To stop drug boats, GOP lawmakers want to license pirates of the Caribbean

privateers, authorized by government-issued letters of marque to ply the trade of piracy in service of their country by targeting enemy ships. These modern day privateers, under a bill introduced Thursday by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), would receive authorization from U.S. President Donald Trump as private individuals to seize foreign vessels from anyone who "is a member of a cartel, a member of a cartel-linked organization, or a conspirator associated with a cartel or a cartel-linked organization."
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The 30 Most Trusted Weapons Issued to U.S. Forces

U.S. military weapons earn trust through repeated, reliable performance in combat across diverse environments, prioritizing survivability and dependability over novelty.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How will US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria?

ISIL attacked US forces in Palmyra killing three soldiers; Washington blames ISIL and may increase its military presence, raising security and escalation risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Three Americans killed in Syria by suspected Islamic State gunman, Pentagon says

Two US service members and one American civilian have been killed and several other people wounded in an ambush on Saturday by the Islamic State group in central Syria, the US Central Command said. Central Command said in a post on the social media platform X
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. military members fear personal legal blowback tied to boat strikes

U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats killed over 80 people, creating legal dispute and leaving service members fearing personal criminal liability.
#drug-interdiction
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Democrat: Video of Boat Strike One of "Most Troubling Things" He's Ever Seen

Footage of the U.S.'s "double tap" boat strike in the Caribbean on September 2 is extremely disturbing, says a lawmaker who was shown the video in a closed door briefing by top military officials on Thursday. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine and Special Operations Command head Frank Bradley visited Capitol Hill on Thursday. During that visit, officers briefed the top Republicans and Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee, the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the House Intelligence Committee regarding the strikes.
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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Dear Troops: Please Don't Go to Jail for Pete Hegseth

U.S. policy authorized lethal strikes on non‑war enemy combatants, undermining rules of engagement and normalizing actions that can constitute war crimes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump's boat bombings: How the US has long used double-tap' strikes

US forces have used 'double-tap' strikes—two attacks on the same target—extensively, including a recent case where a second strike killed survivors of an initial attack.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Radar revelation stokes fears Caribbean could be drawn into US-Venezuela crisis

Trinidad and Tobago permitted a US military radar and 100 marines, raising fears the Caribbean could be drawn into US–Venezuela tensions despite counter-drug claims.
World news
fromFortune
3 months ago

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says U.S. Marines are working on Tobago's airport amid military buildup in Caribbean | Fortune

U.S. Marines were present in Tobago working on radar, runway, and road projects to enhance surveillance against narco-traffickers amid heightened regional military activity.
Environment
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Wake Up and Smell the Oil. Your Nation's Military Is Hiding Its Pollution From You.

US military activities are a major and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, undermining global climate efforts as defense spending and base operations expand.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

From the Heartland to the Coasts: The US States With The Most Decorated Veterans

Medal of Honor recipients exemplify exceptional American bravery, with about 3,500 awards among 41 million service members, ranked by state totals.
World news
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Top US Army General Says He's Letting ChatGPT Make Decisions to Make Military Decisions

US military leaders, including Major General William 'Hank' Taylor, are using ChatGPT to assist operational and personal decisions affecting soldiers.
fromwww.caribbeanlife.com
5 months ago

Calls for Grenadians to reject US request to set up radar station Caribbean Life

As Grenada's government considers the Trump administration's request to set up a military radar base on the island to monitor nearby Venezuela, calls for authorities and islanders to reject the move and allow Grenada to avoid an impending war are beginning to emerge. Leading the charge for the Dickon Mitchell administration to politely say no to the base at the Maurice Bishop International Airport comes from no less influential regional labor leader and ex-senate president Chester Humphrey.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump War Chief Hegseth Pushes Back After MAGA Backlash To Foreign Base

The U.S. will host a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, while the United States retains control of the base.
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