Iranian airstrikes have caused significantly more damage to US military assets in the Middle East than previously acknowledged, according to a new report based on satellite imagery analysis. The findings suggest a far wider impact of the conflict than publicly disclosed by US officials. The review documented damage to at least 228 structures and pieces...
The Pentagon has announced that US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post with immediate effect, marking another sudden leadership change within the US defense establishment. The brief statement, issued by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, did not provide a clear reason for the abrupt departure. Phelan, the Navy’s top civilian official, exits at a...
Global powers are reassessing the future of a fragile Middle East ceasefire after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident followed a prolonged naval standoff, during which US forces disabled and boarded the ship, alleging it attempted to breach an American-imposed blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran condemned...
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran have held their first phone conversation since the outbreak of the US-Israel war against Iran, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement amid escalating regional tensions. The call focused on the evolving situation in the Middle East and the urgent need to prevent further escalation. Both sides emphasised the importance...
The White House has proposed a massive $1.5 trillion defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year, reflecting soaring military costs driven by the ongoing war involving Iran. The proposal marks the largest defence spending request in modern US history, underscoring Washington’s intensified focus on security and military readiness. A significant portion of the budget is...
The United States is considering deploying elite airborne troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict. Reports indicate that thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division—known for rapid deployment and high-risk operations—could be sent to strengthen the US military presence in the region....