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Military / WarThe Veil
Russia's Once-Rare Turbojet Drones Now Attack Ukraine by the Thousands
Moscow ramps up turbojet drone attacks across Ukraine, stressing air defenses and infrastructure as component flows persist despite sanctions.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Putin approves takeover of French and Swiss giants’ Russian assets. Why now? — RT Business News
Moscow moves Russian-based holdings of French and Swiss firms to domestic control, linking the step to Western support for Ukraine strikes.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Intel chief warns of 'evolving' threats as terror groups now 'recruit their agents online'
DNI Jay Clayton cites ISIS-linked attempt near Gracie Mansion, warning that online recruitment speeds radicalization and complicates prevention.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
USS George Washington, warship deployed to NYC after 9/11, is now involved in Iran war
Tom Hanson reports from the carrier now near the Strait of Hormuz, linking its post‑9/11 New York role to current Iran war operations.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s pressure campaign has Iran reeling. America can’t hesitate now
Targeted U.S. strikes, sanctions, and naval pressure curb IRGC activity near key shipping lanes, boosting deterrence but raising miscalculation risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
25 years after Sept. 11 attacks, Taliban rules Afghanistan again, but now with $7 billion in U.S. firepower
CBS footage shows Taliban units in Kabul patrolling with U.S.-made vehicles and arms left after the 2021 withdrawal, now used in routine security.
- 7 min
- Afghanistan
Military / WarThe Veil
Forget crude oil. The real energy crisis right now is in diesel
Diesel prices hit post‑war highs as inventories tighten, straining freight, farming, and heating. Traders watch Gulf routes, exports, and refinery runs.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz right now? Here's what the ship traffic actually shows
Live AIS data shows fewer transits, longer loiters, and rerouting as insurers hike war-risk premiums and naval forces shape ship behavior.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Low oil prices now ‘goal number one’ in Iran war, Vance says, as U.S. threatens new economic pressure
From Washington, VP JD Vance says keeping oil prices low is the top U.S. wartime aim and warns of indefinite new economic measures on Iran.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart' of democracy
New reports cite 25 years of noncitizens on rolls; NJ flags 6,600 ineligible registrations as Trump warns of risks to democracy.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pulled back from the Arctic, for now. NATO must act before those troops return
Satellite images show reduced Arctic defenses but major base growth near Finland–Norway, signaling a short window for NATO to adjust posture.
- 7 min
- Arctic
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia’s Amazon-style retail giant Wildberries is now in Ukraine’s crosshairs. Here's why
Kyiv expands strikes to Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries, probing Moscow-linked hubs and networks to disrupt supply chains and consumer confidence.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
GERRI WILLIS: The fireworks are over. Now visit the places where America became free
Washington voice spotlights new multi-year tours of Southern and Mid-Atlantic Revolutionary sites ahead of America’s 250th.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
DOUG SCHOEN: Trump put 2026 election officials on notice. Now he needs a clear agenda
In Washington, Trump flagged China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea on 2026 threats, pressing officials to prepare and calling for a clear security agenda.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
I've studied military strategy. Trump now faces Iran's oldest battlefield trick
Iran widens the maritime chessboard to strain US logistics and coalition unity, raising costs and risks without seeking a decisive clash.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
The US was overconfident before the war. Iran may be overconfident now.
U.S. analysts see Tehran overstating leverage as naval signals intensify, risking market jitters and brief but consequential maritime standoffs.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power
Allies in Ankara set timelines for munitions, integrated air defenses, and counter‑UAS standards to turn pledges into credible deterrence.
- 7 min
- Turkey
Military / WarThe Veil
Is Hezbollah Now More an Obligation Than an Asset to Tehran?
Iran debates whether Hezbollah remains an asset or a liability as costs, deterrence needs, and diplomatic constraints reshape strategy in Tehran.
- 8 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
The US-Iran talks are going nowhere
By June 22, 2026, Washington–Tehran talks show no progress, with no concessions on nuclear limits, sanctions, or security as Israeli concerns loom.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What’s the situation in Gaza now?
Aid access, utilities, and health services remain strained in Gaza, with displacement, infrastructure damage, and security risks slowing recovery.
- 8 min
- Palestine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump finally sealed his Iran deal. Now talks on the ‘final’ deal begin.
Trump says a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is signed, with next-phase negotiations toward a comprehensive accord to begin.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump Says 'Russia Should Make a Deal', His Focus Now on Ukraine
In Moscow, Trump said Iran is now secondary and pressed Russia to pursue a deal on Ukraine, signaling a push to shift diplomatic focus to Eastern Europe.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete," authorizes removal of Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces a completed U.S.–Iran deal and authorizes lifting the Navy blockade at the Strait of Hormuz; signing eyed June 19 in Switzerland.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Don’t look now, but President Trump may have saved Ukraine. Just ask the Russians
Reports from Kyiv say Ukrainian gains align with stepped-up NATO air defense and ammo flows, as Russia notes a changing battlefield tempo.
- 7 min
- Ukraine