Category: defense
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Hormuz Mine Clearance Could Take Six Months Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict, Pentagon Warns
Pentagon estimates six months to clear Hormuz mines post-Iran conflict. U.S. escalates economic pressure, while Iran faces internal dissent and economic crisis amid ongoing hostilities.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyDefense Strait of HormuzIranPentagonMinesEconomic SanctionsCeasefireFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Iran-US Nuclear Talks Underway in Oman Amid Rising Tensions
High-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States have commenced in Oman, aiming to address Tehran's nuclear program, with a dispute over the agenda threatening to derail diplomacy and escalate regional conflict.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMediaDefense IranNuclear ProgramOmanDiplomacyMiddle EastGeopoliticsFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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US Considers Military Strikes on Iran Amidst Rising Tensions
Senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia are in Washington for talks with the Trump administration regarding potential US military action against Iran.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMediaDefense IranIsraelSaudi Arabiamilitary strikesGaza warhumanitarian aidFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in Military Operation
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation in Caracas. The operation, supported by multiple branches of the US military, aims to bring Maduro to New York to face federal charges.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMediaMilitaryMiddle East & North AfricaAsiaEuropeAfricaThe AmericasSouth AsiaScience & TechnologyDefense VenezuelaNicolás MaduroMilitary OperationCaracasDrug TraffickingDonald TrumpFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Media Monitor: Kyiv Independent Reports on Potential US-Ukraine Deal
The Kyiv Independent reports Zelensky and Trump are discussing a deal involving Ukrainian drones for American weapons, amid a government reshuffle and new military aid from Germany.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryUkraineRussiaGermanyEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentInternationalDefense Volodymyr ZelenskyDonald TrumpNATOKaliningradThe Kyiv Independent