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Iran's Pickaxe Mountain: a buried nuclear site near Natanz under rising U.S. threats

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground Iranian facility near Natanz that has been under construction since 2020 after the Natanz sabotage. Satellite analysis shows two tunnel entrances and a security wall, and while the ISIS think tank says it is not yet operational, Iran may plan a centrifuge assembly capability there. Experts say the deeply buried site is difficult to hit with bunker-buster weapons, potentially requiring ground action, though the Trump administration has not signaled any imminent move and intelligence reportedly sees little active activity there.

via The Guardian|

#iran #natanz #nuclear-program

world7 months ago•7 min saved

Tensions and Power Dynamics Within NATO and US Influence

The US has threatened to take control of Greenland, raising concerns about NATO unity, especially given the alliance's history of internal disputes and the potential implications for collective defense under Article 5. The situation tests NATO's cohesion as European and Canadian leaders prepare for possible US actions, which would be unprecedented in the alliance's history.

via Al Jazeera|

#arctic-region #article-5 #greenland

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Latin America's Military Strength and US-Venezuela Tensions

Latin America's military forces are significantly weaker than the US, with Brazil having the strongest regional military but still far behind US capabilities. Many countries rely on paramilitary groups for internal security, which operate outside formal military structures. Historically, US interference in Latin America has been extensive, involving military interventions and covert operations.

via Al Jazeera|

#latin-america #military-strength #paramilitary-forces

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Venezuela Mobilizes Militia Amid US Military Movements in Latin America

In response to US threats and military presence, thousands of Venezuelans, including housewives and retirees, volunteered to join the country's militia, led by President Maduro, as a show of resistance and national defense amid escalating tensions with the US.

via CBS News|

#maduro #military-enlistment #militia

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Venezuela Mobilizes Millions Amid US Threats and Increased Rewards for Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the deployment of 4.5 million militia members in response to perceived threats from the US, which has increased its bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Maduro condemned US actions and called for the formation of additional militias to defend Venezuela's sovereignty amid heightened tensions.

via CBS News|

#caribbean #maduro #militia

world1 year ago•3 min saved

India Resists EU Sanctions on Russian Oil Amid Energy Security Concerns

India emphasizes its priority on energy security amidst EU sanctions on Russia's oil, asserting it will do what is necessary, despite international pressure and US threats to impose tariffs on countries like India that continue to buy Russian oil.

via Times of India|

#energy-security #eu-sanctions #india

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Macron to Visit Greenland on June 15 to Demonstrate EU Unity

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Greenland on June 15 to show support amid ongoing U.S. threats to annex the island, discussing Arctic security, climate change, and resource cooperation with Greenland and Danish leaders, against the backdrop of U.S. military interests and Greenland's mineral wealth.

via politico.eu|

#arctic-security #climate-change #greenland