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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
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Iran is experiencing unusually heavy rainfall and snowfall after years of severe drought, bringing visible relief as reservoirs refill, dams recover, and vegetation begins to return. The sudden weathe
Ukraine Pitches its Own Solution to the Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
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Apr 5
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has proposed a solution to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, drawing on his country's experience in protecting its Black Sea shipping corridor from R
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
UK steps up counter-drone activity in Middle East
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The UK has significantly ramped up its counter-drone operations in the Middle East, responding to increasing threats from Iranian drones. A ground-based counter-drone unit recently shot down multiple
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Since the onset of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials have been producing daily video montages for President Donald Trump, highlighting successful strikes on Iranian targets. The montages, lasti
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In March 2026, Ukraine deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries—United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—to assist in intercepting drones and advising on air-def
On March 2, 2026, the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer bombers that were attempting a low-altitude strike on Al Udeid Air Base and a liquefied natural gas facility in Ra
Iran has intensified its crackdown on Starlink devices, seizing hundreds amid a severe internet blackout affecting nearly the entire country, which has lasted over 18 days. This blackout was implement
In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser
In March 2026, the dynamics of military support shifted as the U.S. sought Ukraine's expertise in countering Iranian Shahed drones amidst escalating attacks in the Middle East. This change contrasts s
Recent satellite images reveal an Iranian warship ablaze at the Konarak naval base, following extensive airstrikes by the US and Israel. This operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, was initiated after
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a military attack on Iran, resulting in widespread explosions across Tehran and other regions. Key targets included University Street and t
The quiet way AI normalizes foreign influence
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Jan 16
AI technology is facilitating the normalization of foreign propaganda in the U.S. by directing users toward accessible state-aligned sources, as many credible outlets are behind paywalls or blocking a
Some personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were advised to evacuate as tensions rise following U.S. President Donald Trump's warnings about potential military action against Iran due to its crac
Slash military commands & four-stars, but don't do it halfway
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Dec 20
The White House's 2025 National Security Strategy aims to overhaul military commands, proposing to reduce combatant commands from 11 to 8 and cut the number of four-star generals. The plan, influenced
Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout
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Dec 15
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) faced scrutiny after a staffer allegedly altered a Ukraine war map to indicate Russian control over a key area, coinciding with a betting event on Polymarket.
Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout
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Dec 11
A staffer at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) made an unauthorized edit to a war map, falsely indicating Russian control in Myrnohrad, leading to significant payouts for bettors on Polymarket.