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Defense
India's Defense Bureaucracy Lags as Japan Streamlines Military Command
Japan has overhauled its defense decision-making to empower military professionals, while India's civilian bureaucracy c
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US and Iran Trade Strikes for Second Day, Talks Collapse
US and Iranian forces traded strikes for a second day, derailing peace talks. Centcom hit Iranian surveillance and air d
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Trump's Ceasefire Blunder Hands Iran a Lifeline in Asymmetric War
Trump's decision to halt Operation Epic Fury gave Iran's regime a critical breather, enabling renewed attacks on U.S. an
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US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran After Hegseth Vows 'Strong' Response
The US military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening, acting on President Trump's orders shortly aft
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Hegseth Warns of 'Strong and Clear' U.S. Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military will launch 'strong and clear' strikes on Iran through Thursday, a
Defense
US Strike on Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sparks Diplomatic Clash with India
The US military disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating its naval blockade, but India condemned the strike,
Defense
Hegseth Vows Military Readiness for Cuba as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured troops at Guantanamo Bay that the U.S. military is ready for any scenario in Cuba
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Trump Warns of More Iran Strikes as Retaliatory Attacks Escalate
President Trump announced additional US strikes on Iran after a first wave of attacks, even as Iran retaliated by target
Defense
US Strategic Failure in Iran: Vienna Left Untaken, Iran Unbowed
The US failed to press its tactical advantage in Iran, leaving the regime undeterred and in control of the Strait of Hor
Defense
Trump Warns Iran Will 'Pay the Price' After Stalled Talks, New Strikes
President Trump warned Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations after a U.S. Apache was shot down, triggering
Defense
GOP Demands Clarity on Iran War Costs Before Backing New Funding
Republicans are pressing the Pentagon for a clear strategy and cost estimate for the Iran conflict before they commit to
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GOP Lawmaker Likens Stalled Iran Talks to 'Charlie Brown' as Frustration Mounts
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) slammed stalled U.S.-Iran talks, likening them to Charlie Brown trying to kick a football.