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Man Who Planted Bomb at MacDill Air Force Base Charged After Fleeing to China
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Man Who Planted Bomb at MacDill Air Force Base Charged After Fleeing to China

Alen Zheng, a US citizen, and his sister have been charged after an improvised explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida, with Zheng now at large after allegedly planting the device and fleeing to China.

2 dead after Japanese school trip boats capsize off US military base site in Okinawa
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2 dead after Japanese school trip boats capsize off US military base site in Okinawa

Two boats carrying 21 people capsized on Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a US military base off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and leaving two of them dead, officials said. The Japan Coast Guard said 18 of them were students from a Kyoto high school on two boats, 10 on Heiwa Maru and eight on the smaller Fukutsu, to observe the Henoko area as part of their peace education programme. Rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a...

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President Trump Emphasizes Achievements Amidst Repeated Attacks from Iran in Gulf States

Regarding the military operations against Iran by the United States and Israel, US President Trump stated on the 7th that they are "going very well," once again emphasizing the achievements. Meanwhile, Iranian President Pezeshkian announced that he has no intention of attacking neighboring countries, but after that, Iran-attributed attacks, believed to be targeting US military bases and other locations, have continued in the Gulf states, showing no signs of de-escalation in the military conflict.

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?
Politicsindex-hrTimes of Indiaindian-express+4cyprus-mailklix-ban1-bihexpress-tribune1mo ago7 sources

Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

Iran's Attacks Across the Middle East, Including Dubai
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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.

UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
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UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.

Iran Missile Strikes Raise UK Vulnerability; UK Plays Down Attack Fears
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Iran Missile Strikes Raise UK Vulnerability; UK Plays Down Attack Fears

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the US military base Diego Garcia, raising European concerns about missile range and highlighting the UK's reported vulnerability. However, the UK has since played down fears regarding Iran's attack capabilities.

Iran's Diego Garcia Missile Attack Confirmed, Demonstrating Extended Range
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Iran's Diego Garcia Missile Attack Confirmed, Demonstrating Extended Range

Iran's unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base has been confirmed, revealing greater missile capabilities and an extended range, prompting the UK to denounce the 'irresponsible attacks' and raising concerns about other distant bases.

Fatal Shooting at US Military Base in New Mexico
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Fatal Shooting at US Military Base in New Mexico

One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting at an air force base in New Mexico, military officials announced. Holloman Air Force Base was placed on lockdown following reports of an attacker.

Drone Strike Halts Operations at Refinery in Iraq's Irbil
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Drone Strike Halts Operations at Refinery in Iraq's Irbil

A drone strike has caused a fire and halted operations at a refinery in Irbil, Iraq, adding to regional instability.

Pakistan invoked Saudi pact to ‘deter’ Iran strikes: Dar
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Pakistan invoked Saudi pact to ‘deter’ Iran strikes: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar disclosed on Tuesday that Pakistan’s diplomatic intervention helped deter heavier Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing missile and drone barrages targeting US military bases and allied facilities across the Gulf Speaking at a media briefing at the Foreign Office, Mr Dar said “The position in KSA is relatively stable.” Hours earlier, he made similar re­­m­­arks while speaking in the Senate. “We have a strategic mutual def...

US contractors in Kuwait decry meager bunkers and pay cuts amid Iran war: ‘We’re treated as expendable’
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US contractors in Kuwait decry meager bunkers and pay cuts amid Iran war: ‘We’re treated as expendable’

Employees say they have heard little from major defense contractor V2X Inc about safety and evacuation protocols Employees of major defense contractor V2X Inc on US military bases in Kuwait say they lack adequate bunker facilities and have had their pay reduced amid Iranian missile attacks across the Persian Gulf region, while receiving limited communication from their employer about safety and evacuation procedures. The Guardian interviewed three V2X employees on the US bases Camp Arifjan a...

Pakistan’s dilemma
WorldDawn24d ago

Pakistan’s dilemma

PAKISTAN’S diplomatic balancing act may not prevent it from being drawn into the escalating conflict, which has already sucked in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. Iran, under attack by America and Israel, has targeted not only US military bases in the Gulf but also oil installations in the region. Tehran asserts that these bases are legitimate targets because they are used to launch attacks against it. Although these countries have not yet directly responded to the Iranian strikes, they h...

Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Technology to Middle East in Exchange for Aid
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Ukraine Offers Drone Defense Technology to Middle East in Exchange for Aid

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is seeking money and technology in exchange for its assistance to Middle Eastern countries in dealing with Iranian drones. Ukrainian teams have been sent to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a US military base in Jordan to demonstrate drone defense capabilities.

Iraq's Erbil Under Attack Amid US-Iran Tensions
Worldla-repubblica28d ago

Iraq's Erbil Under Attack Amid US-Iran Tensions

Residents in Erbil, Iraq, particularly near the US military base at the airport, report twelve sleepless nights due to ongoing attacks, expressing their struggle caught between US and Iranian conflict.

US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias vowing to continue their action

UK Plans Warship Deployment to Defend Cyprus Base
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UK Plans Warship Deployment to Defend Cyprus Base

Britain is reportedly planning to deploy a warship, HMS Duncan, to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus against potential Iranian attacks, according to The Times newspaper.

Putin calls Gulf leaders after Iran strikes
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Putin calls Gulf leaders after Iran strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone conversations with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain, all of whom host large US military bases, following US and Israeli attacks against Iran.