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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is not at all' worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

Trump threatens severe military action against Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
#strait-of-hormuz
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago
France politics

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us', estimates US will be finished attacking Iran in 'two to three weeks'

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
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Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
World news

Trump claims international coalition to send war ships to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is coordinating international military efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open against Iranian threats, while conducting major strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

Trump proposes charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US military control over the strategic waterway post-war.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us', estimates US will be finished attacking Iran in 'two to three weeks'

President Trump stated the US will not secure the Strait of Hormuz and criticized allies for not supporting the Iran war effort.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
World news
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump claims international coalition to send war ships to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is coordinating international military efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open against Iranian threats, while conducting major strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Hiding in the mountains with Iranians closing in, injured US airman had only a pistol for protection

Donald Trump praised the US military for a successful search and rescue operation that saved a missing airman.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#iran
fromFortune
13 hours ago
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Trump threatens to 'take out' all of Iran in one night. From blackout bombs to 'discombobulators,' here's what that could actually mean | Fortune

fromFast Company
21 hours ago
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Trump threatens Iran with strikes on 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

World politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran strikes Kuwait's oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks

Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's oil infrastructure threaten global oil supplies amid ongoing conflict in the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
World news
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Trump threatens to 'take out' all of Iran in one night. From blackout bombs to 'discombobulators,' here's what that could actually mean | Fortune

Trump stated Iran could be taken out in one night if they do not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

Trump threatens Iran with strikes on 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

A 45-day ceasefire proposal has been made by mediators amid escalating conflict between Iran and the U.S.
World politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing

Trump threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages, targeting crucial infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Iran strikes Kuwait's oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks

Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's oil infrastructure threaten global oil supplies amid ongoing conflict in the region.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
Retirement
fromAxios
4 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

A complex rescue mission involving 155 US aircraft successfully recovered two downed airmen in Iran after an F-15E was shot down.
#us-military
fromFortune
1 day ago
Washington DC

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Giulio Douhet proposed a revolution in warfare, stating that victory would come from large-scale aerial bombardments targeting civilians and infrastructure rather than just combatants.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.
Washington DC
#trump
fromFortune
6 days ago
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Iran attacks Gulf, Israeli infrastructure and Trump considers a big strike to wipe out drinking water supplies | Fortune

World politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.
World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Iran attacks Gulf, Israeli infrastructure and Trump considers a big strike to wipe out drinking water supplies | Fortune

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's energy resources if a deal to end the war is not reached soon.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The Warplanes and Ordinance That Carried Out Operation Epic Fury

Air campaigns today are built around cooperation between many different aircraft, each performing a specific task. Stealth fighters lead the way into contested airspace, electronic warfare aircraft disrupt enemy radar, and bombers or strike fighters deliver precision weapons. Supporting aircraft provide intelligence, command and control, and the fuel needed to keep the entire operation moving.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Guest Boasts Desert Storm Was 'Very Popular'

The American people love to win. If you go back and you look at Desert Storm, and obviously you can speak to this much better than I, I mean it was very successful. The amount of time they had troops on the ground for was days, not even weeks, and you look at Bush's ratings coming out of that and he had an 89% approval rating.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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Trump threatens hell' for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US President threatens to attack Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
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Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Trump threatens hell' for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US President threatens to attack Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US shared a new video of its strikes on Iran showing it launching missiles and blowing up targets

The US and Israel conducted massive coordinated strikes on Iranian military targets using hundreds of aircraft and precision munitions from air, land, and sea.
US news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Trump deploys 'Doomsday' nuclear command planes to the Middle East

US Navy E-6B Mercury doomsday planes have increased flights since the Iran conflict began, capable of coordinating nuclear warfare and communicating with submarines if ground infrastructure is destroyed.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

From Bush Sr to Trump: the risks, lessons and legacy of US interference in the Middle East

The United States has repeatedly intervened in Middle East conflicts since the Cold War, consistently producing unintended consequences and regional instability despite declarations of ending interference.
#uk-military
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

UK is deploying additional troops and air defense systems to the Middle East to enhance regional security against Iranian threats.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

UK is deploying additional troops and air defense systems to the Middle East to enhance regional security against Iranian threats.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

UK gathers more than 30 countries in bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to the world

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Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Fourth US Service Member Killed in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM Announces

A fourth U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during Iran's initial attacks, bringing total casualties to four killed in Operation Epic Fury.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

US military operations increasingly rely on space and cyber forces to disrupt enemy capabilities before kinetic strikes, making non-kinetic warfare critical to modern combat effectiveness.
#us-military-deployment
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Trump Weighs Troop Deployments To Keep Middle East Options Open: Media Reports

Trump administration considers deploying additional US ground troops to the Middle East to expand military options against Iran while maintaining strategic ambiguity about troop deployment decisions.
World news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Trump Weighs Troop Deployments To Keep Middle East Options Open: Media Reports

Trump administration considers deploying additional US ground troops to the Middle East to expand military options against Iran while maintaining strategic ambiguity about troop deployment decisions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

UAE ready to join maritime multinational force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The UAE is advocating for a broad international coalition and is working with Bahrain on a proposed United Nations Security Council resolution to provide legal backing for the force.
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fromFortune
2 weeks 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.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Downing Street stated that ministers agreed to expand the targets for US operations to include protecting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Admin Uses Wartime Powers to Sidestep Congress and Push $23B in Arms Sales to Gulf States

The Trump administration invoked emergency powers to expedite over $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, bypassing Congress.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Who are the Gulf's military allies, and how are they helping in Iran war?

Gulf states face increasing Iranian attacks, raising questions about the effectiveness of their military partnerships and defense capabilities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know

Trump said on Thursday that a US armada is heading towards the Gulf region with Iran being its focus. US officials said an aircraft carrier strike group and other assets are to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days. We're watching Iran. We have a big force going towards Iran, Trump said. And maybe we won't have to use it. We have a lot of ships going that direction.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report

The Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East to expand operations against Iran, contradicting his campaign promises to avoid foreign wars.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran war: US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

US warplanes crashed in Kuwait with all crew members reported safe; investigations are underway to determine the cause as regional tensions escalate between US-Israeli forces and Iran.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Top admiral says US forces are hitting more than Iranian warships. They're destroying mines, drone boats, and torpedoes too.

The US military is broadly targeting Iran's naval combat capabilities, expanding strikes beyond just warships to mines, drone boats, and torpedoes, the admiral overseeing the Middle East operations said on Monday. Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, reiterated in a video statement that eliminating Iran's naval threats is one of three military objectives of the American strike campaign.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

UK deploys fighter jets to the Middle East 'in defence of British interests' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain deployed Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets to Middle East bases across Cyprus, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan as a defensive response to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Why Iran is targeting the artificial intelligence infrastructure of Gulf countries

In the early hours of March 1, an Amazon data center in the UAE was struck by a drone, the company reported. Shortly afterward, another center belonging to the American tech giant suffered a direct hit. And a short time later, a third, this time in Bahrain, was damaged by another drone strike. Since Amazon is the preferred partner of many companies and governments in the region, the attacks caused immediate disruptions.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Four confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq

A KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq killing four crew members, while Israeli leaders acknowledge uncertainty about toppling Iran's regime despite military efforts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US military announces rescue effort after fueling aircraft crashes in Iraq

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during joint U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran, with no deaths reported and rescue efforts ongoing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US announces multi-day aerial military drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

Air Forces Central, the air component of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Tuesday that it would hold a multi-day readiness exercise to demonstrate the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower across the US Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise was designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution, Air Forces Central added in a statement.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US orders another aircraft carrier to the Middle East

The US is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Arabian Sea, reinforcing naval presence amid rising tensions with Iran.
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