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CENTCOM: US forces "on alert" amid tensions with Iran
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CENTCOM: US forces "on alert" amid tensions with Iran

Η Κεντρική Διοίκηση των ΗΠΑ (CENTCOM), που συντονίζει τις αμερικανικές στρατιωτικές επιχειρήσεις στην ευρύτερη σύγκρουση με το Ιράν, προχώρησε σε ανάρτηση στα social media, υπογραμμίζοντας ότι οι…

US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Tanker Detention, Trump's Warnings
BusinessAPReutersbloomberg+91wsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnrkyle-uutiset+83 more14h ago94 sources

US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Tanker Detention, Trump's Warnings

US-Iran tensions intensified as the US Navy reportedly detained an Iranian-linked tanker, while President Trump issued warnings of military action and offered a path to negotiations if Iran released eight women. Trump also stated he did not wish to extend a ceasefire with Iran, indicating the military was eager to act.

US Seizes Iranian Ship Near Hormuz, Tehran Vows Retaliation Amid Tensions
WorldAPReutersBBC+117bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+109 more1d ago120 sources

US Seizes Iranian Ship Near Hormuz, Tehran Vows Retaliation Amid Tensions

The United States seized an Iranian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation and further escalating tensions in the critical waterway. This incident occurred ahead of planned peace talks, which Iran is reportedly considering boycotting due to US demands.

US strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Pacific kill five
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US strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Pacific kill five

US forces conducted strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Pacific, resulting in five fatalities. These latest strikes contribute to a total of at least 168 deaths since September 2025, marking the ongoing US military campaign against drug traffickers in the Pacific and Caribbean waters.

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNFox News+49 more15d ago60 sources

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran's critical infrastructure hard if the country's government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline. Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.” He also offered details of the rescue of a “seriously wounded and really brave” US service member he identified as a “respected colonel” who w

Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran
BusinessbloombergFTAl Jazeera+64Fox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcnbcruvtagesschauaftonbladetDW+56 more17d ago67 sources

Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran

Several vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days after reaching agreements with Iran. A Swedish shipping company, Stena Bulk, with ships in the Persian Gulf, remains cautious.

Trump Escalates Iran Threats, Mocks UK PM, and Draws International Condemnation
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnzzcnbcfaz+49 more18d ago60 sources

Trump Escalates Iran Threats, Mocks UK PM, and Draws International Condemnation

US President Donald Trump issued severe new threats against Iran, targeting infrastructure like bridges and power plants, while also publicly ridiculing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. These actions have led to widespread international criticism, including calls for seriousness from French President Macron and warnings from Russia.

Judge Halts Trump’s White House Ballroom Project; Trump Says Work Can Continue
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Judge Halts Trump’s White House Ballroom Project; Trump Says Work Can Continue

A judge has issued an order to temporarily halt the construction of a multi-million dollar ballroom at former President Trump's White House property, pending statutory authorization from Congress, though Trump has suggested work on the project can continue despite the ruling.

Trump Reiterates Desire to Seize Iran's Oil, Including Strategic Kharg Island
WorldReuterswsjFT+57The GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnrkcnbctagesschauukrainska-pravda+49 more22d ago60 sources

Trump Reiterates Desire to Seize Iran's Oil, Including Strategic Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to 'take the oil in Iran,' specifically mentioning the possibility of US forces seizing Kharg Island, a crucial hub for Iranian oil exports, a sentiment widely reported across various media outlets.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in New York City Court
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+56The GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNdr-dkyle-uutisetcbchelsingin-sanomat+48 more26d ago59 sources

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in New York City Court

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York City court for his defense in a drug trafficking case, with his son expressing trust in the US legal system despite claims of 'kidnapping,' as a judge refused to dismiss charges.

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
PoliticsThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox News+14yle-uutisetcbcaftonbladetberlingskele-figaroder-standardaktualne-czdelfi-lt+6 more26d ago17 sources

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four

The US military confirmed it carried out a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing four individuals, as part of ongoing efforts against traffickers in Latin America.

KCCI launches recruitment platform for USFK veterans
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

KCCI launches recruitment platform for USFK veterans

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Monday it has launched a recruitment platform designed to connect former US military personnel who served in South Korea with Korean companies operating in the United States. The KCCI said it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea-US Alliance Foundation and participating companies to operate the job-matching platform, targeting American service members completing their assignments with US Forces Korea. The platform will support recruit

US Mining Giants Eye Venezuela After Maduro's Fall
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US Mining Giants Eye Venezuela After Maduro's Fall

Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces, American mining giants express eagerness to invest in Venezuela, as Washington accelerates economic rapprochement with Caracas and the interim government promises mining code reforms.

Iran's Attacks Across the Middle East, Including Dubai
Worldyle-uutisetfazle-figaro+6delfi-lthvghindustan-timesnaftemporikivanguard-ngdoha-news1mo ago9 sources

Iran's Attacks Across the Middle East, Including Dubai

Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliatory actions are reported across the Middle East, including missile strikes on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island and other areas with US military bases.

US Forces Seize Iranian Ship Touska in Gulf of Oman
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US Forces Seize Iranian Ship Touska in Gulf of Oman

US forces have seized the Iranian container ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of carrying dual-use goods. Tehran condemns the act, while Washington defends the blockade and inspects the cargo.

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Jeopardizing Ceasefire Talks
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+107bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+99 more1d ago110 sources

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Jeopardizing Ceasefire Talks

The United States seized an Iranian cargo ship, which Iran claims violates a ceasefire agreement and has led to Tehran refusing new negotiations with Washington. The incident has heightened tensions and put a fragile ceasefire at risk.

Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict, Hints at Talks
WorldAPReutersBBC+100bloombergNYTwsjle-mondeNPRAl JazeeraCNNFox News+92 more5d ago103 sources

Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict, Hints at Talks

President Trump has stated that the "war" with Iran should end "very soon," suggesting that good things are happening and that both sides may meet for talks. He also claimed Iran has agreed to surrender uranium, referring to the conflict as a "small diversion."

Last US Forces Evacuate Arab State
Worldn1-bih5d ago

Last US Forces Evacuate Arab State

In a historic event marking a significant shift in the region's military and political landscape, the last American forces fully evacuated an unnamed Arab state on Thursday morning.

US Forces Undergo Intensive SERE Survival Training
Politicsindex-hr13d ago

US Forces Undergo Intensive SERE Survival Training

US military pilots are undergoing the intense SERE program, which focuses on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape in hostile territory. The training prepares them for worst-case scenarios behind enemy lines.

US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran
WorldAPReutersBBC+83bloombergNYTwapoNPRAl JazeeraCNNnzzyle-uutiset+75 more16d ago86 sources

US Rescues Pilot Shot Down Over Iran

US forces successfully rescued a pilot of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, a rescue confirmed by the White House and described by President Donald Trump as a daring operation.

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case at Supreme Court Draws Attention
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+57NYTwsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnzz+49 more20d ago60 sources

Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case at Supreme Court Draws Attention

U.S. President Donald Trump made a historic appearance at the Supreme Court for arguments concerning birthright citizenship, a policy central to his immigration stance, with new reports questioning the case's overall significance.

Pakistan Hosts US-Iran Mediation and Regional Foreign Ministers for Mideast Diplomacy
WorldAPTimes of Indiahindustan-times+14indian-expressstraits-timesjerusalem-postklix-baJakarta Postarab-newsexpress-tribuneDaily Star BD+6 more24d ago17 sources

Pakistan Hosts US-Iran Mediation and Regional Foreign Ministers for Mideast Diplomacy

Pakistan is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, hosting key US-Iran mediation talks and welcoming foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt for in-depth discussions on advancing peace in the Middle East.

Iran-Linked Hackers Claim FBI Director Kash Patel's Email Breach, Publish Personal Files
WorldReutersbloombergwsj+60The GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnzzcnbcruvfaz+52 more25d ago63 sources

Iran-Linked Hackers Claim FBI Director Kash Patel's Email Breach, Publish Personal Files

Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photographs, a resume, and other personal documents. A Justice Department official has confirmed the breach, which has been widely reported by international media, with the Handala hack team specifically claiming responsibility for the attack on Friday.

Trump Denies Iran Cease-Fire Amid Rising Oil Prices on Troop Deployment Talks
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+69bloombergNYTwsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox News+61 more26d ago72 sources

Trump Denies Iran Cease-Fire Amid Rising Oil Prices on Troop Deployment Talks

Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.

Western leaders oppose Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon
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Western leaders oppose Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon

Leaders of five Western countries on Monday called for preventing a large-scale Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon, warning that such a move could further escalate tensions in the...

US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+92The GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnzztimes-ukhelsingin-sanomat+84 more1mo ago95 sources

US Offers Reward for Info on Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Speculation on His Future

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.

North Korea and China to resume passenger train service
WorldBBCNYTThe Guardian+55Al Jazeeradr-dknostagesschaufazaftonbladetberlingskele-figaro+47 more1mo ago58 sources

North Korea and China to resume passenger train service

North Korea and China are set to resume passenger train services after a six-year hiatus, signaling a potential easing of border restrictions and increased bilateral exchanges.

Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway
WorldAPReutersBBC+117bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+109 more1mo ago120 sources

Iran Deploys Mines in Strait of Hormuz as US Forces Work to Clear Waterway

Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.

What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?
WorldSCMP1mo ago

What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?

Just days ahead of the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a news report suggested that Beijing was close to selling supersonic cruise missiles to Tehran – a move that could significantly boost the Islamic Republic’s capacity to counter US aircraft carriers. Before the world could work out whether game-changing Chinese missiles really would feature in an Iranian conflict against US forces, Beijing firmly denied the report, published by Reuters on February 24. Citing six sources, Reuters reported...

US transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

US transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation

US military transport aircraft have been spotted arriving at and departing from a US air base in South Korea over the past week, raising speculation that the US Forces Korea may be deploying some of its assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict involving Iran. According to the real-time flight tracking website Flightradar24, C-5 and C-17 US transport aircraft have landed at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, since late last month and departed between Wednesday and Saturday

US Investigation Points to US Responsibility in Iran School Strike
WorldReutersglobe-and-mailSCMP+4cyprus-mailDawnjerusalem-postexpress-tribune1mo ago7 sources

US Investigation Points to US Responsibility in Iran School Strike

Sources indicate a US investigation is likely to confirm US responsibility for a strike on an Iranian school, which could be one of the worst civilian casualty incidents in decades of US conflicts in the Middle East.

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties," Rubio told reporters.

Iran Situation: US and Israel Continue Attacks, Escalation Feared Due to Iranian Retaliation
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Iran Situation: US and Israel Continue Attacks, Escalation Feared Due to Iranian Retaliation

The United States and Israel continue their attacks even after killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, while Iran claims to have attacked US forces in retaliation, intensifying the exchange. President Trump mentioned dialogue, stating that the operation was progressing more smoothly than planned, but the United States, Israel, and Iran are all prepared to continue attacks, raising concerns about a further escalation of the conflict.

Analysts Assess Iran's Military Capabilities Against US Forces
PoliticsiefimeridaTehran Times1mo ago2 sources

Analysts Assess Iran's Military Capabilities Against US Forces

Analysts estimate that while Iran is militarily inferior to the United States, it possesses the capacity to inflict significant damage, especially as American forces reinforce their presence in the Middle East, potentially targeting Iran's political and military leadership.

Venezuela's interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro ouster
PoliticsFrance 241mo ago

Venezuela's interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro ouster

Venezuela’s interim leader on Thursday urged US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions and a US oil blockade, calling the nations “friends,” after Washington’s capture and ouster of Nicolás Maduro. Trump ordered the blockade in December, and US forces seized Maduro and his wife, flying them to New York for trial.

US Military Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccination Policy
WorldAPReutersbloomberg+25FTle-mondeThe GuardianruvDWdie-pressedelfi-ltThe Independent+17 more35m ago28 sources

US Military Ends Mandatory Flu Vaccination Policy

The Pentagon has announced the abolition of the mandatory influenza vaccination requirement for soldiers. This decision reverses a previous policy for military personnel.

US Forces Board Sanctioned Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
PoliticsbloombergwapoAl Jazeera+9Fox Newsdelfi-ltindex-hr24urluxemburger-worthindustan-timesindian-expressseeking-alpha+1 more9h ago12 sources

US Forces Board Sanctioned Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces have boarded and detained a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, which the Pentagon identified as linked to Iran. The operation occurred as a ceasefire deadline with Iran loomed, expanding US operations against Iran in the region.

US Forces Withdraw from Last Base in Syria
Worldindex-hr4d ago

US Forces Withdraw from Last Base in Syria

US forces have withdrawn from their last military base in Syria, with the Syrian army subsequently taking full control over most military facilities previously occupied by American troops in the country.

Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+85NYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+77 more5d ago88 sources

Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, which has been announced by former President Trump and welcomed by various international leaders. Despite the truce, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the army would remain in southern Lebanon.

US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four in Eastern Pacific
WorldThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox News+16nosruvtagesschauaftonbladetSCMPsvenska-dagbladetder-standardorf+8 more6d ago19 sources

US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four in Eastern Pacific

The US military conducted another strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of four people. This incident marks the fourth such strike by US forces in the region within a single week.

Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+71wsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRCNNFox News+63 more20d ago74 sources

Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz

President Trump has reportedly told aides he is willing to end the ongoing war in Iran even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as attacks continue across the region.

Oil Prices Surge as Trump Threatens to Seize Iranian Oil, Iran Reacts
BusinessReutersNYTwsj+61FTThe GuardianNPRFox Newscbcruvtagesschaufaz+53 more22d ago64 sources

Oil Prices Surge as Trump Threatens to Seize Iranian Oil, Iran Reacts

Brent crude oil prices are surging towards a four-year high amid the widening Middle East conflict and U.S. President Donald Trump's explicit statements about seizing Iran's oil, including Kharg Island's terminal. Iran's Speaker Ghalibaf has also commented on how to profit from Trump's actions, further escalating market risks and geopolitical tensions.

Wall Street Alarm Grows Over Iran War; Economic Data to Reveal Impact
FinancebloombergwsjThe Guardian+40Al JazeeracnbcruvtagesschauaftonbladetberlingskeDWlsm-lv+32 more24d ago43 sources

Wall Street Alarm Grows Over Iran War; Economic Data to Reveal Impact

Fears of a prolonged oil shock and the Iran conflict's economic impact are growing, leading to market uncertainty and rising oil prices, with Wall Street showing increasing alarm. Fed officials are assessing the war's broad economic hit, and upcoming U.S. jobs and Eurozone inflation data are expected to further reveal the conflict's global economic impact.

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+67NYTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzhelsingin-sanomattagesschauukrainska-pravda+59 more25d ago70 sources

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

PoliticsNHK World28d ago

US Forces in Japan to Accelerate SDF Cooperation

The commander of US forces in Japan has indicated a commitment to accelerating the reorganization plan aimed at strengthening cooperation with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces in preparation for contingencies.

US Strikes Iranian Missile Plant in Karaj
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

US Strikes Iranian Missile Plant in Karaj

US forces, as part of 'Operation Epic Fury,' struck and extensively damaged an Iranian surface-to-surface missile manufacturing facility in Karaj, rendering the site inoperable.

'We did a good job': Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

'We did a good job': Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

US President Trump stated that US-Israel military operations against Iran are progressing well, inflicting damage that could take a decade to rebuild. He emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His vice resident Vance echoed concerns about regional militia threats, as US forces conducted strikes on hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes
WorldBusiness Insider1mo ago

Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes

US Central Command posted a video showing three planes, including two old US-made aircraft, being destroyed. Screenshot via X/US Central Command US forces posted new videos of them destroying old American aircraft in Iran. The footage appears to show a C-130 Hercules and P-3F Orion being set on fire by strikes. Iran operates an aging fleet of American planes that it bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. US Central Command released new footage on Wednesday of strikes against some of Ira...

US Patriot missile batteries relocated to Osan Air Base amid speculation about deployment to Middle East
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

US Patriot missile batteries relocated to Osan Air Base amid speculation about deployment to Middle East

US troops stationed in South Korea have relocated its Patriot missile defense batteries to Osan Air Base from other US bases, sources said Friday, amid speculation that the US Forces Korea could deploy part of its assets to the Middle East amid the escalating Iran conflict. Additional Patriot missile batteries have been detected in the air base in Pyeongtaek, about 60 kilometers south of Seoul, where such missile systems have been already deployed, according to the sources. C-5 and C-17 US trans

US, Venezuela to restore diplomatic ties
PoliticsbloombergFox Newsberlingske+5DWFrance 24el-mundoindex-hr24ur1mo ago8 sources

US, Venezuela to restore diplomatic ties

The resotration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela is seen as a sign of thawing relations after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to a jail in New York.

US says Spain ‘agreed to cooperate with US military’; foreign min denies White House claim
WorldforbeshinduTimes of India+4danasvijesti-mepunch-ngmorocco-world-news1mo ago7 sources

US says Spain ‘agreed to cooperate with US military’; foreign min denies White House claim

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the US and Spain after the White House claimed Madrid agreed to cooperate with military operations against Iran. Spain's foreign minister categorically denied this, stating their position on base usage and the conflict remains unchanged. This follows Spain's earlier refusal to allow US forces to use its bases for strikes against Iran.

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears
Politicscyprus-mailvijesti-me1mo ago2 sources

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. “I might have forced their [Israel’s] hand,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office […]