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Frontline Burden: US Fuels Israel’s Missile Defense, Pentagon Findings
national-security5 days ago

Frontline Burden: US Fuels Israel’s Missile Defense, Pentagon Findings

The Washington Post reports that amid tension with Iran, the U.S. military expended far more advanced interceptors to defend Israel than Israel did with its own systems, depleting U.S. stocks (over 200 THAAD interceptors versus Israel’s fewer Arrow interceptors and about 90 David’s Sling). The data raise concerns about U.S. military readiness and global commitments, particularly in Asia, as Washington bears the brunt of Israel’s missile-defense needs.

Senate moves to curb Iran strikes with war-powers resolution
politics6 days ago

Senate moves to curb Iran strikes with war-powers resolution

The Senate advanced a war-powers resolution to block President Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats and Senator John Fetterman voting no. While it marks a procedural breakthrough for Democrats, the measure still faces a veto from the White House and substantial hurdles before it could influence U.S. actions in the Iran conflict.

CENTCOM chief rebukes lawmaker over Iran war remarks during hearing
national-security6 days ago

CENTCOM chief rebukes lawmaker over Iran war remarks during hearing

At a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran, Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, accused Rep. Seth Moulton of impropriety after Moulton claimed the U.S. is losing the war and pressed about American casualties, with Cooper defending military gains and the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict.

Trump declares Iran conflict terminated as Congress deadline arrives
politics24 days ago

Trump declares Iran conflict terminated as Congress deadline arrives

President Trump says hostilities with Iran have terminated in a letter to Congress, claiming the 60-day War Powers deadline has lapsed without authorization for further force. The U.S. maintains a naval blockade and has not ruled out additional strikes, while Democrats warn troops remain at risk and push Congress to act on authorization; Republicans emphasize congressional war powers. The move highlights the ongoing debate over who controls military action against Iran.

Hegseth Pushes Back on Iran War and Top-Brass Firings in House Hearing
national-security26 days ago

Hegseth Pushes Back on Iran War and Top-Brass Firings in House Hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with House Democrats at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, defending the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran conflict and the firing of senior military leaders while pushing back against kritik that he misled the public, and urging approval of a $1.5 trillion defense budget as the war’s cost nears $25 billion to date.

US delegation heads to Islamabad for Iran talks as ceasefire nears expiry
world1 month ago

US delegation heads to Islamabad for Iran talks as ceasefire nears expiry

A U.S. delegation is travelling to Islamabad for a second round of face‑to‑face talks with Iran as the two‑week ceasefire nears expiration. Iran has not confirmed attendance and warned it could unveil new battlefield cards if diplomacy fails, while Washington accuses Tehran of violating the ceasefire amid a broader flare‑up in tensions, including the seizure of an Iranian ship that raised alarms near the Strait of Hormuz.

About 100 Dead in Nigerian Market After Alleged Air Force Misfire
world1 month ago

About 100 Dead in Nigerian Market After Alleged Air Force Misfire

Roughly 100 people were killed when a Nigerian air force attack on a crowded market allegedly misfired, drawing condemnation and calls from Amnesty International for an independent investigation; the incident highlights Nigeria's ongoing security crisis amid insurgencies by groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, with investigations and accountability still evolving.