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Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War Updates: U.S. and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump threatens regime with annihilation
Limited, direct contact at the U.N. signals tentative de-escalation efforts after Trump’s threats; no breakthroughs, modest short-term risk reduction.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump considering ‘blowing up’ Iran – Fox News
Fox News says Trump is considering Iran moves—military action, tougher sanctions, or direct talks with President Pezeshkian. No decision yet.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine lost $1.2 bn to defense fraud and waste in one year – NYT — RT World News
Secret audits reportedly cite $1.2bn lost to defense fraud, waste, and mismanagement in 2024, raising oversight concerns for Kyiv and Western donors.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships
Washington reports U.S. forces hit Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at Navy ships, escalating tensions as markets and diplomats assess risks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base
Policymakers say high living costs thin skilled trades, delaying hires and raising costs for aerospace and munitions programs across California.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites
Washington confirms a targeted strike on Iran’s Larak Island, damaging infrastructure and disrupting shipping as regional militaries and markets brace.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did — RT World News
Former minister Fedorov to counsel Italy on UAV innovation, reflecting expertise amid Ukraine war critiques and Europe’s defense scale‑up.
- 6 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Why Iran Might Escalate
Indicators in Tehran suggest a shift toward calibrated escalation to regain leverage under U.S. sanctions, raising regional and market risk.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions
Bessent warns of wider enforcement targeting non‑U.S. firms tied to Iranian trade, raising risks for banks, shippers, energy and insurers.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
World TradeThe Veil
UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran
Abu Dhabi backs trade and finance measures to pressure Tehran, signaling tighter enforcement that may disrupt shipping and raise compliance demands.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine's fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite war with Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov calls for national elections despite war, reviving debate on legitimacy, logistics, and security as Kyiv faces internal and external pr...
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ukraine’s ex-defense chief calls on Zelensky to lift election ban
Mikhail Fedorov calls on President Zelensky to lift the wartime election ban, intensifying debate over legitimacy, security, and timing in Kyiv.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch — RT World News
U.S. evaluators in Washington assess S-300/S-400-inspired mobile radar features to boost survivability, tracking, and NATO interoperability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Ousted Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov on the war with Russia
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov speaks in Moscow, shaping perceptions on battlefield momentum, alliances, and Kyiv’s defense leadership.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Kenyans demand halt to UK defense deal — RT Africa
Civil groups press Nairobi to suspend the UK training deal, citing unresolved abuse allegations and weak accountability as both sides review terms.
- 7 min
- Kenya
Military / WarThe Veil
The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Iran-linked Houthi moves and coordinated messaging risk widening Red Sea and border flashpoints as Saudi weighs shifting from containment to ground ops.
- 8 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Russia pounds key Ukrainian logistics and defense industry sites – MOD (PHOTOS
Moscow reports overnight hits on Kiev hubs and a Zaporozhye steel plant, sharing photos. Damage unverified as Ukraine withholds full details.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
Murphy Claims Trump Has Lost Iran War — ‘America Is Weaker, Iran Is Stronger’
From Washington, Sen. Chris Murphy argues Trump’s Iran stance left America weaker and Iran stronger, injecting foreign policy into the 2026 campaign.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran lashes out at Saudi-led defense pact with Pakistan and Türkiye — RT World News
Iran denounces the new mutual defense pact as destabilizing and a threat to its security interests, warning of shifts in regional defense calculus.
- 8 min
- Iran
World TradeThe Veil
Iran says Hormuz deal ‘nearing completion’
Tehran says talks with Oman on maritime safeguards are in final phase, aiming to restore commercial transits and insurer confidence in the Hormuz chokep...
- 7 min
- Strait of Hormuz
Military / WarThe Veil
Five months of war with Iran
In Tehran, month five of the U.S.–Iran war sees heightened messaging, covert constraints, and volatile tactical theaters shaping leverage.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
More countries pulled into spiraling Iran war
Riyadh reportedly joins the Iran-centered war with air and defensive moves, raising risks for Gulf shipping, energy markets, and regional stability.
- 7 min
- Saudi Arabia
Military / WarThe Veil
Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran
Trump signals a pause in U.S. strikes as talks explore limited de-escalation; details, verification, and sanctions scope remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Iran