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Iran Defies Trump Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz, Blames U.S. for Shipping Crisis
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Iran Defies Trump Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz, Blames U.S. for Shipping Crisis
Iran's foreign minister dismissed President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating threats wi
IAEA Chief: Recent Strikes Have 'Marginal' Impact on Iran's Advancing Nuclear Program
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IAEA Chief: Recent Strikes Have 'Marginal' Impact on Iran's Advancing Nuclear Program
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says recent military action against Iran has had a 'relatively marginal' impact on i
Cuba Mobilizes Military, Cites Trump Threats as Justification for Defensive Posture
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Cuba Mobilizes Military, Cites Trump Threats as Justification for Defensive Posture
Cuba's deputy foreign minister says the nation's military is preparing for possible U.S. aggression, responding to threa
Waltz Reports Growing Allied Support for Hormuz Military Operation
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Waltz Reports Growing Allied Support for Hormuz Military Operation
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that American allies are increasingly willing to provide military support to
Rutte Seeks Trump's Patience as NATO Allies Weigh Hormuz Mission
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Rutte Seeks Trump's Patience as NATO Allies Weigh Hormuz Mission
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte publicly appealed for President Trump's understanding regarding allied hesitancy to im
Trump's Iran Gamble Echoes Historic Miscalculations of Power
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Trump's Iran Gamble Echoes Historic Miscalculations of Power
President Trump's confrontation with Iran reflects a dangerous pattern of leaders underestimating adversaries, a histori
Israeli Ambassador Calls for Iranian-Led Regime Change, Vows Continued Military Campaign
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Israeli Ambassador Calls for Iranian-Led Regime Change, Vows Continued Military Campaign
Israel's ambassador to Washington stated that regime change in Iran must come from within, while pledging to continue mi
Tillis Warns Trump Against NATO Withdrawal, Citing Grave Risk to U.S. Troops in Iran Crisis
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Tillis Warns Trump Against NATO Withdrawal, Citing Grave Risk to U.S. Troops in Iran Crisis
Sen. Thom Tillis strongly criticized President Trump's recent attacks on NATO, warning that abandoning the alliance woul
NASA Accelerates Lunar Base Construction to 2027, Citing Strategic Competition with China
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NASA Accelerates Lunar Base Construction to 2027, Citing Strategic Competition with China
NASA plans to start building a lunar base using uncrewed robotic landers in 2027, a timeline accelerated by strategic co
Cuba Denies U.S. Embassy Diesel Request Amid Fuel Crisis, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
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Cuba Denies U.S. Embassy Diesel Request Amid Fuel Crisis, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Cuba has refused a U.S. Embassy request to import diesel fuel, calling it 'shameless' amid a severe national shortage. T
Russian Intelligence Phishing Campaign Targets U.S. Officials on Encrypted Apps
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Russian Intelligence Phishing Campaign Targets U.S. Officials on Encrypted Apps
FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed a Russian intelligence phishing campaign targeting U.S. officials and journalists on e
Russian Oil Tankers Approach Cuba, Challenging U.S. Embargo and Testing Trump's Policy
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Russian Oil Tankers Approach Cuba, Challenging U.S. Embargo and Testing Trump's Policy
Two vessels carrying Russian fuel are approaching Cuba, setting up a potential confrontation with U.S. sanctions. The sh