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17,500 Americans Have Left Middle East Since Start of War
Thousands of American citizens have arrived back in the United States since the conflict in Iran started.
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NATO’s Air Defense Downs Iranian Missile Over Turkey
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense provision likely won’t be initiated.
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Trump’s Global Offensive Targets China’s Energy Lifelines, Strategic Partners: Analysts
From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.
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Trump Meets Germany’s Merz at White House, Says Berlin Aligned With US on Iran
Germany has signaled support for tougher action on Tehran while Trump has clashed with the UK and Spain over Iran.
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US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says
C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.
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How Operation Epic Fury Unfolded
The Pentagon, restrained for decades from attacking Iran, needed less than 10 hours to launch after getting the ‘go order’ from the president.
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Iranian Official Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump Killed, Hegseth Says
‘We’ve known for a long time that Iran had intentions on trying to kill President Trump and or other U.S. officials,’ Hegseth said.
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian warship was struck in the Indian Ocean during Operation Epic Fury as Sri Lanka reported a sunk frigate.
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Israel Vows to Eliminate Anyone Chosen to Replace Khamenei as Iran’s Next Supreme Leader
On March 3, Israel targeted a building associated with the Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader, but it was empty at the time.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran, Beirut, Hits Nuclear Development Facility
Israel has continued its attacks on Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Spanish Prime Minister Urges End to War
Trump has threatened to sever trade ties with Spain and criticized Madrid for refusing U.S. use of military bases.
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Killing Khamenei Won’t Be Decisive in Defeating Iranian Regime, Former Diplomats Warn
Forum panelists say Tehran’s Islamic Republic is likely to survive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ resulting in some version of the regime.
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50,000 Troops, 200 Fighters, 2 Aircraft Carriers Engaged in Attack on Iran, Commander Says
The Iranian regime’s ability to hit the United States and its partners is declining, a CENTCOM commander said.
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Strikes on Iran Offer Hope for Change, Analysts Say
Some observers believe that the U.S.–Israeli strikes could dramatically change the Middle East.
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LOCUST Laser Manufacturer to Expand New Mexico Operations
The U.S. Army’s anti-drone weapons systems supplier is planning a $30 million facility.
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Carney Says US Action in Iran Appears ‘Inconsistent’ With International Law, Calls for De-escalation
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Pentagon Identifies 4 US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike
Six U.S. service members total have been confirmed killed during Operation Epic Fury.
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Strikes on Iran Will Cut at the CCP: Gordon Chang
Chang noted that ‘this is a consequential moment’ in which the Chinese regime could lash out, for internal reasons unclear to the West.
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France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron
The Charles de Gaulle will join France’s defensive efforts that are already underway in the Middle East.
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Trump Says ‘Somebody From Within’ Iran More Appropriate to Lead Than Son of Late Shah
The late shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has said he would be willing to lead a transition into democracy.
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17,500 Americans Have Left Middle East Since Start of War
Thousands of American citizens have arrived back in the United States since the conflict in Iran started.
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NATO’s Air Defense Downs Iranian Missile Over Turkey
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense provision likely won’t be initiated.
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Trump’s Global Offensive Targets China’s Energy Lifelines, Strategic Partners: Analysts
From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.
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Trump Meets Germany’s Merz at White House, Says Berlin Aligned With US on Iran
Germany has signaled support for tougher action on Tehran while Trump has clashed with the UK and Spain over Iran.
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US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says
C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.
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How Operation Epic Fury Unfolded
The Pentagon, restrained for decades from attacking Iran, needed less than 10 hours to launch after getting the ‘go order’ from the president.
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Iranian Official Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump Killed, Hegseth Says
‘We’ve known for a long time that Iran had intentions on trying to kill President Trump and or other U.S. officials,’ Hegseth said.
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian warship was struck in the Indian Ocean during Operation Epic Fury as Sri Lanka reported a sunk frigate.
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Israel Vows to Eliminate Anyone Chosen to Replace Khamenei as Iran’s Next Supreme Leader
On March 3, Israel targeted a building associated with the Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader, but it was empty at the time.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran, Beirut, Hits Nuclear Development Facility
Israel has continued its attacks on Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Spanish Prime Minister Urges End to War
Trump has threatened to sever trade ties with Spain and criticized Madrid for refusing U.S. use of military bases.
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Killing Khamenei Won’t Be Decisive in Defeating Iranian Regime, Former Diplomats Warn
Forum panelists say Tehran’s Islamic Republic is likely to survive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ resulting in some version of the regime.
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50,000 Troops, 200 Fighters, 2 Aircraft Carriers Engaged in Attack on Iran, Commander Says
The Iranian regime’s ability to hit the United States and its partners is declining, a CENTCOM commander said.
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Strikes on Iran Offer Hope for Change, Analysts Say
Some observers believe that the U.S.–Israeli strikes could dramatically change the Middle East.
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LOCUST Laser Manufacturer to Expand New Mexico Operations
The U.S. Army’s anti-drone weapons systems supplier is planning a $30 million facility.
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Carney Says US Action in Iran Appears ‘Inconsistent’ With International Law, Calls for De-escalation
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Pentagon Identifies 4 US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Drone Strike
Six U.S. service members total have been confirmed killed during Operation Epic Fury.
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Strikes on Iran Will Cut at the CCP: Gordon Chang
Chang noted that ‘this is a consequential moment’ in which the Chinese regime could lash out, for internal reasons unclear to the West.
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France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron
The Charles de Gaulle will join France’s defensive efforts that are already underway in the Middle East.
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Trump Says ‘Somebody From Within’ Iran More Appropriate to Lead Than Son of Late Shah
The late shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has said he would be willing to lead a transition into democracy.
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