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politics6 hrs ago
Poll Finds 79 Percent of Americans Expect Long U.S.-Iran Conflict, 37 Percent Approve Strikes
A Reuters/Ipsos survey completed Sunday showed most respondents anticipate prolonged U.S. military involvement in Iran. The poll coincided with President Trump's announcement reinstating a blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf.
middleeastmonitor.compolitics9 hrs ago
Democratic Senators Urge Release of Findings on Iran School Strike as Pentagon Says Probe Ongoing
More than two dozen Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on July 13 for the Trump administration to disclose within one week the results of a U.S. military investigation into a Feb. 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The letter also requests a plan to pr…
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Fortunefinance10 hrs ago
U.S. Military Begins Third Night of Strikes Against Iran
CNBC reported multiple developments including military action, a Senate nomination, budget figures, a court ruling, shipping plans and data center technology.
foxnews.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. Ambassador to UN says Cuba regime poses national security threat
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz stated on Sunday that Cuba's regime is a national security threat. He accused China and Russia of collecting information around U.S. military bases in Cuba.
jns.orgfinance1 day ago
Iranian Authority: Strait of Hormuz Transit Currently Not Possible
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not possible at this time. The authority cited recent movements of U.S. military forces in the region as the reason.
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en.antaranews.comfinance2 days ago
Lebanese Army Meets U.S. Military Delegation on Southern Pilot Area
A Lebanese military source said army leadership met with a U.S. military delegation to set up a mechanism for the first pilot area in the south. The meeting focused on implementation steps for that zone.
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rt.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Orders U.S. Military to Strike Iran if Assassination Attempted; Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating June Agreement
President Donald Trump said on July 10 he ordered the military to prepare strikes against Iran in response to any assassination attempt by Tehran. The statement followed U.S. strikes on more than 170 Iranian targets earlier that week.
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thoughtcatalog.comworld2 days ago
U.S. military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
A U.S. military delegation reached Beirut to help implement a June 26 framework agreement for ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Technical talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled in Rome next week, with the first pilot withdrawal zone expected to launch within d…
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rt.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
Trump Says U.S. Military Has Orders to Destroy Iran Areas for One Year if Targeted
President Trump stated that the U.S. military has orders to decimate all areas of Iran for a one-year period if the government attempts to assassinate him. He added that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded with thousands more to follow.
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pbs.orgpolitics3 days agoUpdated
Iran Celebrates Killing of US President; Trump Warns of Retaliation if Attacked
President Donald Trump stated he has directed the U.S. military to strike Iran at unprecedented levels should Tehran assassinate him. The remarks follow recent funeral protests in Iran and a U.S. decision to end a ceasefire.
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Yonhapworld3 days ago
South Korea Picks Gwangju Airport for Chip Cluster While U.S. Notes Military Interests There
The U.S. military said July 10 it holds important interests at the Gwangju military airport, which South Korea plans to relocate for a semiconductor production cluster. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix intend to invest 800 trillion won in the southwestern Honam area.
cnbc.comworld4 days ago
U.S. State Department Condemns Iran’s Persecution of Christians
The State Department issued a statement on Iran’s repression of religious minorities, including a Catholic woman sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The remarks coincided with new U.S. military strikes against Iran over tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
politics4 days ago
U.S. military conducts additional strikes on Iranian targets
U.S. Central Command carried out strikes against approximately 90 Iranian military targets on July 8. Iranian officials responded with statements warning of retaliation.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics4 days ago
Iranian president says country will not respond to U.S. president’s rhetoric
Iran’s president stated the country will not reply to remarks made by the U.S. president at a NATO summit. The comments followed U.S. military actions on Iranian territory and the declaration that an interim agreement had ended.
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jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
U.S. military strikes 170 Iranian targets over two days
The U.S. military reported striking 170 Iranian targets in the past 48 hours. The strikes followed Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
deccanchronicle.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes on Military Targets; No Damage Reported
The U.S. military hit 170 targets in Iran over two days to curb attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran struck U.S. bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait on July 9 with no reported damage or casualties.
riotimesonline.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. Strikes Respond to Attacks on Shipping; Trump Keeps Diplomatic Channels Open
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over following U.S. military strikes in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted with higher oil prices and mixed stock performance.
Timepolitics5 days ago
U.S. Administration Orders Halt to Trade With Spain
The U.S. administration directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop trade with Spain during a July 8 NATO summit meeting. Officials cited Spain's defense spending and stance on U.S. military operations related to Iran.
pewresearch.orgpolitics6 days ago
U.S. military strikes Iranian defense sites after reported tanker attacks
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian air defense and missile systems following reported attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported five explosions in southern Iran. The U.S. Treasury also revoked an oil-sale license granted la…
middleeasteye.netfinance5 days agoUpdated
Brent Crude Rises Over 3 Percent After U.S. Strikes on Iran and End of Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver
Oil prices climbed more than 3 percent on Wednesday following U.S. military strikes and the revocation of an Iranian oil sanctions waiver. Asian equity markets closed mixed amid the developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days ago
U.S. Military Boat Strikes Target Suspected Drug Vessels in Caribbean and Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military has conducted strikes on small boats for 10 months. Government data show a reported 92 percent drop in seaborne drug shipments, while street prices for cocaine have reached record lows.
channel4.comworld8 days ago
U.S. Military Suspends Search for Sailor Missing After Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash
The U.S. military ended its search Sunday for a sailor missing since July 1 after an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Three other crew members were rescued and returned to the USS George H.W. Bush.
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politics9 days ago
Trump Delivers Remarks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026
President Donald Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, praising U.S. military achievements and criticizing democratic socialists. The address occurred on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary.
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en.antaranews.comworld10 days ago
U.S. Military Delivers Vehicles and Aid to Venezuela After Earthquakes
U.S. military units transported ten Marine Corps vehicles and other supplies to Venezuela on Friday. The deliveries support relief operations after twin earthquakes last week killed nearly 2,000 people.
focustaiwan.twpolitics10 days ago
Air Force to investigate active-duty officer over Capitol protest
The U.S. Air Force said it will investigate an active-duty officer detained by Capitol Police while holding a sign calling for impeachment. The officer criticized U.S. military actions without congressional approval.
world11 days ago
Iranian foreign minister criticizes U.S. military presence in region
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said U.S. Central Command has contributed to regional insecurity. The comments came as U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.
indianexpress.comworld11 days ago
U.S. Military Accounts for Pilot Missing Since 1944 WWII Mission
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney, who vanished on a November 1944 reconnaissance flight. CBS News reported the accounting announcement on Wednesday after excavation and forensic work at a Thailand crash site.
livemint.comworld12 days ago
U.S. military deploys 2,000 service members for Venezuela earthquake relief
Nearly 2,000 U.S. service members are assisting search-and-rescue and supply operations in Venezuela after two earthquakes struck last week. Venezuelan officials reported more than 2,000 deaths and 10,000 injuries.
Fox Newspolitics13 days ago
House Rejects Measure to Restrict U.S. Military Role in Lebanon
The House voted 189-235 to defeat a resolution that would have barred U.S. forces from engaging in hostilities in Lebanon. The measure, offered by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, drew bipartisan opposition and did not advance.
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focustaiwan.twpolitics13 days agoUpdated
House Votes 235-189 to Reject Resolution Barring U.S. Military Hostilities in Lebanon
The U.S. House voted 235-189 on Tuesday to defeat Rep. Rashida Tlaib's concurrent resolution. Twenty-two Democrats joined Republicans to reject the updated measure that exempted diplomatic protection.
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forbes.comworld14 days ago
Marine Corps awards $20 million contract for a dozen autonomous resupply vehicles
The Marine Corps awarded a $20 million production contract this month to Overland AI for fully autonomous ground vehicles. The Other Transaction Authority agreement is the first such deal for a ground autonomy provider with the U.S. military. About a dozen vehicles are due in rou…
forbes.comtechnology14 days ago
U.S. Military Shares Combat Footage on Social Media
The U.S. military has posted videos of lethal operations on social media. The practice marks a shift from earlier policies that condemned similar recordings by adversaries.
nypost.compolitics14 days ago
Marine identified after vanishing from ship off Southern California
U.S. military officials identified the Marine lost at sea off Southern California as Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, of Minnesota. Officials declared him deceased on Saturday after he went missing from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage on Thursday.
agriculture.einnews.comworld14 days ago
U.S. military maintains over 50,000 troops on alert in Middle East
U.S. military forces remain on high alert across the region. Iran stated that preparations for planned talks in Doha have not begun.
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Fox Newsworld14 days ago
U.S. Military Sends Personnel and Equipment to Venezuela for Earthquake Relief
U.S. Southern Command said military assets are arriving in Venezuela to support relief operations requested by the Venezuelan government. The effort is coordinated with the State Department and described as self-sustaining.
tass.comworld15 days ago
IRGC Says It Struck Eight U.S. Military Sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it used ballistic missiles and drones to hit eight U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The statement described the action as retaliation for recent U.S. attacks on Iranian facilities.
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Euronewsworld15 days ago
Iran says weekend U.S. strikes violated framework deal, threatens stronger response
Iranian officials stated that recent U.S. strikes violated an existing agreement and warned of stronger measures against vessels. U.S. military activity continued over the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening.
finance15 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets After Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military struck Iranian military sites on Saturday after a Panama-flagged tanker was hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed a series of attacks and counterattacks that both sides say violated a 60-day ceasefire.
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Nbc Newsworld14 days agoUpdated
Iran Launches Drone and Missile Strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran conducted drone and missile attacks on locations in Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday, stating the targets included U.S. military facilities. The strikes followed recent U.S. airstrikes and prompted threats from Iran to halt negotiations.
politics16 days ago
U.S. expands alternate shipping route along Oman coast after Iran drone strikes
The U.S. military announced an expansion of a shipping lane along Oman’s coast on Saturday. Iran launched a drone attack on a commercial vessel hours after U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites.
india.comworld16 days ago
U.S. military aircraft support relief after Venezuela earthquakes
U.S. Southern Command aircraft, including Marine MV-22B Ospreys, have been deployed to Venezuela to assist relief operations following earthquakes on June 24. The aircraft provide airlift support for life-saving efforts on the ground.
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deccanchronicle.comfinance17 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Iran; Oil Futures Rise After Hours
The U.S. military carried out and confirmed a retaliatory strike on Iran. Oil futures rose in extended trading after the confirmation, reversing an earlier decline that marked a third straight weekly loss.
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Axiospolitics17 days ago
U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian sites near Strait of Hormuz following cargo ship incident
U.S. military aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar installations around the Strait of Hormuz. The action followed an Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship exiting the strait along the Omani coast.
pravdareport.comworld17 days ago
U.S. Military Sends C-17 Jets and Search Teams to Venezuela After Earthquakes
C-17 cargo aircraft have delivered U.S. urban search and rescue personnel and equipment to Venezuela following two major earthquakes. The U.S. Southern Command is coordinating the response with the State Department.
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The War Zoneworld17 days ago
U.S. Military Accepts Six Radarless F-35Bs for Marine Corps
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello confirmed the service took delivery of six F-35Bs without AN/APG-85 radars due to production delays. The first production radars are not expected until 2028.
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newser.comfinance16 days agoUpdated
UN Pauses Hormuz Evacuation Plan After Cargo-Ship Attack and U.S. Strikes on Iran
The International Maritime Organization suspended coordination for vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck near Oman. The U.S. military responded with strikes on Iran, and President Trump attributed the incident to Tehran.
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Military.comworld18 days agoUpdated
U.S. Military Reinstates Flu Vaccine Requirement for Recruits
All service branches began requiring flu shots for new recruits earlier this month. The move follows a 275-person outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base and reverses a late-April policy shift by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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popularmechanics.compolitics18 days ago
Trump Says U.S. Military Will Conduct Additional Operations
President Trump stated at a June 24, 2026 rally that further U.S. military action could occur after operations in Iran and Venezuela. He referenced Cuba as a possible next target but gave no timeline or details.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics19 days ago
Pentagon Asks Congress for $80 Billion for Iran Operations, Below Earlier $200 Billion Estimate
The Pentagon has requested roughly $80 billion to cover costs of U.S. military operations against Iran. The request adds to a separate White House proposal for $1.5 trillion in overall Pentagon funding for the current fiscal year.
ABC Newspolitics17 days agoUpdated
Senate Rejects Measure to Restrict Trump Iran War Powers
The Senate late Wednesday voted down a resolution that would have required President Trump to end U.S. military operations against Iran or seek new congressional approval. The vote reversed an earlier measure that had passed with support from four Republican senators.
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nbcnews.compolitics19 days ago
NATO Chief Meets Trump Ahead of July Summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a closed-door meeting with President Trump on Wednesday. The session addressed alliance funding and U.S. military operations.
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Defense Department Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs
The Department of Defense informed senators on Monday that it requires an additional $80 billion to fund continued U.S. military operations related to the Iran War. The request comes as lawmakers review ongoing defense spending.
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pymnts.comai19 days ago
Anthropic's Claude chatbot questioned its role in U.S. military targeting system
The Atlantic reported that Claude, an Anthropic large language model, generated responses critical of its use in the Maven Smart System. The system fuses intelligence data to support battlefield targeting decisions.
thehindu.comfinance19 days ago
U.S. military command reverts to Pacific Command name
The command that oversees U.S. forces in the region changed its name from Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command on June 16. Officials described the change as a return to historical roots.
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The War Zoneworld20 days ago
U.S. Military Plans $7 Billion Fighter Campus at Alaska Base After Current Facilities Fall Short
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a special notice for a June 30 virtual industry day on the Fightertown Recapitalization Program. The effort aims to build a new fighter campus at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to meet requirements unmet by existing facilities.
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yardbarker.comsports21 days ago
NASCAR Holds First Race at Naval Base Coronado
NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy said the event drew over 125,000 fans and left open the possibility of future races at other U.S. military installations. The weekend marked the 250th anniversary of both the United States and the U.S. Navy.
thehindubusinessline.comworld21 days ago
China Adds Ten U.S. Entities to Export-Control List
China placed MP Materials, USA Rare Earth and eight other U.S. entities on its export-control list, citing links to the U.S. military. The move follows recent U.S. restrictions on several Chinese companies.
freepressjournal.inworld21 days agoUpdated
U.S. Military Conducts Strike on Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Reports Two Deaths and Six Survivors
The attack on Sunday is the latest in a series of more than 60 U.S. strikes on vessels since early September that have killed over 210 people. U.S. Southern Command said the boat was targeted along a known drug route but released no evidence of narcotics aboard.
thehindu.comworld21 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Caribbean Vessel Suspected of Narco-Trafficking, Killing Two
The U.S. Southern Command carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Sunday, killing two and leaving six male survivors. A separate strike occurred the same day in the eastern Pacific as part of operations that have now exceeded 60 boat strikes.
Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
U.S. Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Kills Two, Leaves Six Survivors
Washington Examiner reported that the strike by Joint Task Force Southern Spear killed two and left six survivors. It marked the fourth such operation in June 2026.