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Sweeping Iranian Mines Could Delay Strait of Hormuz Reopening for Months
Despite a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, clearing Iranian mines could take months, delaying
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Senate Restricts Hegseth's Travel Funds Over Iran School Strike, Boat Attacks
The Senate NDAA limits Defense Secretary Hegseth's travel funds until the Pentagon provides full details on the Minab sc
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Huckabee Rejects Iran's Call for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
Ambassador Huckabee pushes back after Iran warns Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, while Israeli leaders reject the US-br
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B-52 Crash Kills 8 at Edwards AFB; Military Identifies Victims
The Air Force identified eight victims of Monday's B-52 crash at Edwards AFB, including active-duty airmen, a reservist,
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Trump Invokes Cold-War Era Law to Fast-Track Munitions After Iran War Depletes Stocks
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to address munitions shortfalls after the Iran war depleted key stock
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Trump Faces G7 Backlash Over Iran Deal as He Threatens to Resume Bombing
Trump's G7 press conference was dominated by fallout over the Iran memorandum of understanding, as he warned the deal is
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Senate GOP Moves to Restrict Trump’s Authority to Withdraw Troops from Europe
Senate Republicans are quietly advancing measures in the defense policy bill to limit President Trump’s ability to pull
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B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base During Takeoff in California
A B-52 strategic bomber crashed Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, triggering an emer
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Naval Blockade of Iran Remains Active Ahead of Friday Ceasefire Signing
The US Navy continues to enforce a blockade on all traffic to and from Iranian ports, pending the formal signing of a ce
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Trump Noncommittal on Attending Iran Deal Signing Ceremony
President Trump declined to commit to attending the Iran agreement signing in Geneva, suggesting Vice President Vance ma
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EU Must Fast-Track Ukraine: Strategic Imperative for Europe's Security
Europe must fast-track Ukraine's EU membership as a strategic necessity, signaling to Moscow that Ukraine is central to
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Trump, Hegseth Push GOP for $350B Pentagon Boost via Reconciliation
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are pressing GOP lawmakers to approve $350 billion in defense funding