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China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Open Amid Increased Defense Spending, Military Purge, and Iran Uncertainty
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
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Trump Says He Needs to Be Involved in Picking Iran’s Leader, Khamenei’s Son ‘Unacceptable’
The U.S. president warned that a successor who continues Khamenei’s policies could push the United States back into conflict within five years.
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Zelenskyy Offers to Share Anti-Shahed Drone Expertise With US, Europe, Middle East Allies
Ukraine has pioneered the development of drone interceptors that cost as little as $1,000 and that can counter Russian suicide drones.
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Azerbaijan Says It May Retaliate After Accusing Iran of Drone Attack
The country, which neighbors Iran, said it has the ‘right to take appropriate measures’ in response.
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At Least 9 Vessels Attacked in Gulf Since Iran War Began
Around 300 oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks mount, raising fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Russian Military Aircraft Incursion Prompts US and Canadian Fighter Jet Response Near Alaska
The Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone is intended to serve as a buffer to warn of potential incursions by foreign aircraft.
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Countries Work to Repatriate Citizens, Support Stranded Foreign Nationals
The United States advised its citizens in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries to leave, and Japan issued travel warnings for six countries near Iran.
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Cyprus Says UK Not Doing Enough to Protect It From Iranian Attacks
Spain and Italy are joining European allies in reinforcing Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base heightened fears of escalation in the Iran conflict.
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EU Warns Iran Conflict Could Risk Internal Civil War
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the European Union was particularly concerned about the security of maritime trade routes in the Gulf.
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Trump Says He Should Have Role in Selecting Iran’s Next Leader
Evacuations have accelerated and oil prices have risen, as new naval, drone, and air attacks widen the Iran war beyond the Middle East.
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Americans in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel Urged to Register for Departure Assistance
More than 17,500 U.S. citizens have returned from the Middle East since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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Pentagon Releases Names of Final 2 Soldiers Killed by Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait
The soldiers identified were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
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CCP’s Gains in Middle East Are ‘Vanishing’ With Iran War: Zineb Riboua
China has built up Iran’s military might, but U.S. involvement in striking down the Iranian regime’s leadership is “reversing that calculus,” Riboua said.
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Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Iran War Operation
The war powers resolution failed to advance in the Senate. The House will vote on a similar measure on March 5.
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US Eyes Complete Air Superiority Over Iran as Conflict Nears 1 Week
U.S. military leaders reported strikes on more than 20 Iranian warships and significant drops in Iranian drone and missile attacks since Feb. 28.
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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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China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Open Amid Increased Defense Spending, Military Purge, and Iran Uncertainty
Beijing’s annual political meetings open as rising defense spending, widening military purge, and war in Iran highlight pressures facing the CCP leadership.
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Trump Says He Needs to Be Involved in Picking Iran’s Leader, Khamenei’s Son ‘Unacceptable’
The U.S. president warned that a successor who continues Khamenei’s policies could push the United States back into conflict within five years.
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Zelenskyy Offers to Share Anti-Shahed Drone Expertise With US, Europe, Middle East Allies
Ukraine has pioneered the development of drone interceptors that cost as little as $1,000 and that can counter Russian suicide drones.
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Azerbaijan Says It May Retaliate After Accusing Iran of Drone Attack
The country, which neighbors Iran, said it has the ‘right to take appropriate measures’ in response.
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At Least 9 Vessels Attacked in Gulf Since Iran War Began
Around 300 oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks mount, raising fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies and energy markets.
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Russian Military Aircraft Incursion Prompts US and Canadian Fighter Jet Response Near Alaska
The Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone is intended to serve as a buffer to warn of potential incursions by foreign aircraft.
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Countries Work to Repatriate Citizens, Support Stranded Foreign Nationals
The United States advised its citizens in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries to leave, and Japan issued travel warnings for six countries near Iran.
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Cyprus Says UK Not Doing Enough to Protect It From Iranian Attacks
Spain and Italy are joining European allies in reinforcing Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base heightened fears of escalation in the Iran conflict.
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EU Warns Iran Conflict Could Risk Internal Civil War
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the European Union was particularly concerned about the security of maritime trade routes in the Gulf.
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Trump Says He Should Have Role in Selecting Iran’s Next Leader
Evacuations have accelerated and oil prices have risen, as new naval, drone, and air attacks widen the Iran war beyond the Middle East.
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Americans in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel Urged to Register for Departure Assistance
More than 17,500 U.S. citizens have returned from the Middle East since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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Pentagon Releases Names of Final 2 Soldiers Killed by Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait
The soldiers identified were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
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CCP’s Gains in Middle East Are ‘Vanishing’ With Iran War: Zineb Riboua
China has built up Iran’s military might, but U.S. involvement in striking down the Iranian regime’s leadership is “reversing that calculus,” Riboua said.
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Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Iran War Operation
The war powers resolution failed to advance in the Senate. The House will vote on a similar measure on March 5.
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US Eyes Complete Air Superiority Over Iran as Conflict Nears 1 Week
U.S. military leaders reported strikes on more than 20 Iranian warships and significant drops in Iranian drone and missile attacks since Feb. 28.
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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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