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US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat

The U.S. has moved its long-range bombers from a British airbase back to American bases after officials cited an unspecified “real world” threat amid an investigation into an alleged Iranian plot.

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Intelligence from Chinese groups aiding in Iran’s increasingly effective targeting of US sites, sources say

US intelligence assessments say Chinese satellite data and other support have helped Iran improve its targeting of ships and US military positions, raising new concerns over Tehran’s growing capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and across the Middle East.

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Saudi Arabian oil pipeline system hit by projectiles triggering fires

Saudi Arabia’s vital oil pipeline comes under attack as escalating Middle East tensions put another critical energy lifeline at risk.

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US-Iran tanker attacks signal a dangerous new phase in war

Tanker attacks are multiplying across the Gulf as U.S.-Iran tensions surge, sending oil prices above $100 and raising fears of a dangerous new phase in the war.

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60 targets struck, 18M barrels of oil protected: The US military’s record day in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. just escorted a wartime-record 40 oil vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran escalate—putting a critical global energy route in the spotlight.

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Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say

Trump’s top general is privately pushing for an off-ramp from the Iran war, warning that escalating airstrikes could backfire and that US military options have serious limits.

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Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations

President Trump is demanding an investigation into leaks about shrinking U.S. weapons stockpiles, arguing the disclosures undermine America's leverage as he weighs further military action against Iran.

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Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran

As the Iran war grinds on, U.S. military leaders are reportedly soliciting "creative and unconventional" strategies, underscoring growing concerns that airstrikes alone may not achieve President Trump's objectives.

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Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war

As the Iran war drags on, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from allies at home and abroad, with Saudi Arabia urging de-escalation while Israel presses for tougher action against Tehran.

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US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

A surge in missile use during the Iran conflict has sharply depleted U.S. air defense stockpiles, raising concerns about military readiness and the nation's ability to respond to future global threats.

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