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    Trump called off planned strikes against Houthis●JUST IN: Trump CALLED OFF strikes against Houthis▶youtubeBusinessLabor464.4K50 min ago

    President Trump ordered US military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen to be called off, according to a Fox News report. The sudden reversal drew immediate attention, with viewers weighing in heavily on the decision. The move affects ongoing US operations against the Iranian-backed group, which has attacked shipping in the Red Sea, and raises questions about the direction of American policy in the region.

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    Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons●Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador saysMmastodonWorldDiplomacy312 min ago

    US ambassador to China David Perdue says President Trump asked Xi Jinping whether Beijing would be interested in buying American weapons. The remarks surfaced after a Taiwanese minister described the military threat from Beijing as severe, prompting debate about US-China arms sales and what the offer could mean for Taiwan's security and Washington's policy toward the island.

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    Cuban official decries possible US military action▼‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action✉newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    A senior Cuban official condemned the potential prospect of United States military action against Cuba, calling such a move an 'atrocious' crime. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Havana and Washington, with reports suggesting military options may be under consideration. The statement underscores fears in Cuba of direct US intervention and has drawn attention to the deteriorating state of relations between the two countries.

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    US military completes withdrawal from Iraq●US military completes withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad official says✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    A Baghdad official says the US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted more than two decades after the 2003 invasion. The announcement is a significant shift for the region, though Washington has not confirmed the details and it remains unclear how many troops, if any, may stay in an advisory role.

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    Iran says ready to restart war with US, but diplomacy possible▼Iran says it's ready to restart war with U.S., but diplomacy an option✉newsWorld1 h ago

    Iranian officials say the country is prepared to resume military conflict with the United States, while leaving the door open to renewed diplomatic talks. The statement signals a dual posture of military readiness and willingness to negotiate. It comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional confrontations, and has been picked up widely across international news outlets.

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    UK police arrest five in terror plot near US air base●UK terror plot: 5 arrested near US operated air base▶youtubeWarTerrorism433K1 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people in connection with an alleged terror plot near a US-operated air base in the UK. The arrests have drawn wide attention, with reports highlighting concerns about security at American military facilities on British soil. Details about the suspects, their alleged plans, and the condition of the base have not yet been confirmed as the investigation continues.

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    Rising Deficits and War Undermine Trump's Rates Strategy●Rising Deficits and War Unravel Trump's Strategy to Lower Interest Rates and Inflation https://www.wsj.com/articles/risiMmastodonBusinessMarkets457 min ago

    The Wall Street Journal reports that mounting federal deficits and military conflict are unravelling Donald Trump's effort to bring down interest rates and inflation. Soaring borrowing and war-related pressures are pushing against his agenda, complicating expectations for cheaper credit and stable prices, and drawing attention from markets and economists watching the fallout.

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    Police probe suspected Iran link to RAF Fairford bomb plot●RAF Fairford live updates: police investigate Iran link to suspected bomb plot https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/MmastodonWorld21 h ago

    Counter-terror police are investigating a suspected bomb plot connected to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with officers examining a possible Iranian link. The Guardian is running live updates as the investigation develops, and the case is drawing attention given the airbase's role in UK-US military operations and rising tensions involving Iran.

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    UK Police Probe Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base▼U.K. Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British police are investigating a suspected terrorist plot near a UK military base used by American forces. Details about suspects, targets, or the alleged plan have not been disclosed as inquiries continue. The case has drawn international attention given the involvement of a base hosting US personnel, raising questions about security arrangements and potential threats to American service members stationed in Britain.

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    Iran says ready for diplomacy but prepared for war with US▼Iran says ready for diplomacy but ‘fully prepared’ for war if US attacks✉newsWar2 h ago

    Iranian officials say the country is open to diplomacy with the United States but is 'fully prepared' for war if the US attacks. The statement, carried by international outlets including Anadolu Agency, underscores Tehran's dual messaging amid heightened tensions. It signals Iran's attempt to keep negotiation on the table while warning of a firm military response to any American strike.

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    Iran ready for 'doomsday' war with US, minister says▼Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready for 'doomsday' war with U.S., but leaves diplomacy on the table✉newsWorldDiplomacy2 h ago

    Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is prepared for what he called a 'doomsday' war with the United States, while insisting that diplomacy remains an option. The remarks underscore rising tensions between the two countries, combining sharp military rhetoric with a stated openness to negotiations. The comments are drawing attention as observers weigh the risk of escalation against continued diplomatic channels.

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    Possible Terror Plot at UK Air Base Used by US Raises Concerns●Possible Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Raises Security Concerns✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    A possible terror plot targeting a British air base used by US forces has raised security concerns, according to The New York Times. The report prompted discussion about the safety of US personnel stationed in the UK and the vulnerability of joint military facilities to attack, with questions likely to follow about the nature of the plot and any suspects involved.

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    Iran Files Formal UN Complaint Over Trump's Military Threats●Iran Files Formal UN Complaint Over Trump’s Military Threats✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations over what it calls military threats from Donald Trump. The move escalates tensions between Tehran and Washington, with Iranian officials arguing the statements violate international law and the UN Charter. It comes amid already strained relations over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts.

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    Trump decides against joining Saudi strikes on Houthis●'ENORMOUS MISTAKE': Trump decides AGAINST joining Saudi strikes against Houthis▶youtubeBusinessLabor461.6K50 min ago

    US President Donald Trump has decided against joining Saudi-led strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Critics are calling the decision an 'enormous mistake', arguing it weakens pressure on the Iran-aligned group and strains coordination with Saudi Arabia, while supporters see it as a step back from wider Middle East military involvement.

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    Counter-terror police probe suspected Iran-linked bomb plot at US-used RAF base●Counter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    Counter-terrorism police are investigating an alleged plot to bomb an RAF base in the UK that is used by US forces, with officers examining a possible Iranian connection. The investigation is at an early stage and no charges have been reported. The story is drawing attention because it touches on UK-Iran tensions and the security of American military assets on British soil.

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    Five men arrested near UK air base used by US forces●5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British police have arrested five men near a UK air base used by American forces, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests come as the base has drawn attention for its role in US military operations connected to the conflict involving Iran. Authorities have not released extensive details about the suspects or the alleged plot, and the investigation is ongoing.

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    UK police probe whether arrests foiled Iran-linked attack on US air base▼British police investigate whether arrests near US-run air base foiled an Iran-linked attack✉newsWorld1 h ago

    British police are investigating whether arrests made near a US-run air base in the UK disrupted a suspected Iran-linked attack plot. Authorities are examining the suspects' alleged connections to Iran and any planned targeting of the American facility. The case has drawn attention amid heightened tensions involving Iran and the security of US military sites abroad.

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    Iran says fully prepared for war to resume if Trump orders strikes▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume if Trump authorizes strikes after midterms✉newsWar2 h ago

    Iran says it is fully prepared for hostilities to resume if US President Donald Trump authorizes new military strikes, with Iranian officials suggesting action could come after the US midterm elections. The statement signals rising tension between Tehran and Washington, with both sides weighing the risk of a renewed conflict in the region.

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    Iran says fully ready for war but still pursuing diplomacy▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume with US but still pursuing diplomacy: Araghchi✉newsWorldDiplomacy2 h ago

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is 'fully prepared' for a resumption of war with the United States, while insisting Tehran continues to pursue a diplomatic path. The statement signals Iran's dual posture of military readiness and openness to negotiations amid ongoing tensions. His remarks underline the fragility of efforts to de-escalate between the two countries.

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    US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Ceasefire Rejected▼🔴 BREAKING US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran Prepares for 'Doomsday War' Amid Rejected Ceasefire Tensions between the US aMmastodonWorldDiplomacy32 h ago

    Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after Washington rejected Tehran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire. Reports say Iran is preparing for what has been described as a 'doomsday war' scenario, raising fears of a wider military confrontation. Observers are watching closely for further escalation between the two governments.

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    Iran's Araghchi says Tehran open to diplomacy but ready for US attacks▼Abbas Araghchi Says Iran Is Ready for Diplomacy and Fully Prepared for US Attacks: 18 outlets compared✉newsWorldDiplomacy1 h ago

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains ready for diplomacy with the United States while stressing the country is fully prepared militarily if attacked. His dual message of openness and deterrence was picked up by at least 18 news outlets, underscoring persistent tensions between Tehran and Washington over sanctions, nuclear issues and regional security.

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    US Military Overhauls AI Targeting Rules After Iran School Strike▼US Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School StrikeYhnWorldDefense1550 min ago

    The US military has changed how it uses artificial intelligence in lethal targeting following a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran. According to Bloomberg, the Pentagon is revising its combat targeting process after the incident, which has drawn scrutiny over the role of AI systems in decisions to use force and the safeguards meant to prevent civilian casualties.

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    Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US and UK Military Bases●🔴 BREAKING Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US and UK Bases Iran has signaled it may target US and British military baMmastodonWorldDefense43 h ago

    Iran has signaled it may target US and British military bases, specifically naming RAF Fairford in England, if those countries are found responsible for plots against Tehran. The warning suggests Iran is broadening the scope of its potential retaliation beyond regional targets to include Western military installations, raising concerns about a wider confrontation involving NATO members.

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    British authorities are reported to have foiled a possible terror attack near a US military base in Britain. Details about suspects, timing, and the specific base have not been made public, but the reported prevention of an attack on or near an American installation in the UK is drawing attention given ongoing security concerns around US military sites in Europe.

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    Cuba deputy foreign minister calls potential US military action an international crime●# Cuba : "On Sunday, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, the country’s deputy foreign minister, told the US cable television chaMmastodonWorldHuman Rights271 h ago

    Cuba's deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, told C-SPAN's Washington Journal on Sunday that it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the United States to use military force against Cuba. The remarks underscore Havana's alarm over US policy, with observers weighing the legal and diplomatic implications of any possible American military action against the island.

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    Trump says US and UK arrested five terror suspects near RAF base▼Donald Trump says US worked with UK to arrest five terror suspects near RAF base✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    Donald Trump said the United States worked with the United Kingdom to arrest five terrorism suspects near an RAF base. The claim was reported by international outlets including The Jerusalem Post, drawing attention to counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries and the security situation around British military installations.

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    Possible Terror Plot at UK's RAF Fairford Air Base●Possible Terror Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in UK: What We Know https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/raf-faMmastodonWorld21 h ago

    A possible terror plot has been reported at RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England. Details of the incident remain limited, with authorities and news outlets still confirming what happened. The base, known for hosting US Air Force operations and major air events, is at the centre of the developing security story.

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    Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz●“Iran Seizes US Remus 600 Underwater Drone in Hormuz, Releases Footage” by Palestine Chronicle Staff @ palestine@fedibirMmastodonWar71 h ago

    Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy says it seized a US Remus 600 autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz and has released footage of the captured drone. The incident adds to a series of confrontations between Iranian and American forces in Gulf waters, where repeated seizures of unmanned vessels have raised tensions. The Palestine Chronicle highlighted the seizure and footage as evidence of Iran's assertive posture toward US military assets in the strategic waterway.

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    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports▼DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa’s biggest military drone importers as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali have emerged as Africa's largest importers of military drones, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa. The report highlights how foreign suppliers, including the United States and Iran, are arming rival sides across African conflicts, a pattern that mirrors the drone supply dynamics shaping the war in Ukraine.

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    Terror suspects arrested over alleged van bomb plot at UK base▼Stripped down terror suspects arrested after ‘planning van bombings’ at UK base used by US bombers — as police eye Iran✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British police have arrested terror suspects who reportedly stripped off their clothes during the incident, over an alleged plot to carry out van bombings at a UK air base used by US bombers. Investigators are reportedly examining a possible Iranian connection. The arrests have drawn international attention given the base's role in American military operations and lingering tensions with Iran.

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    Lebanese PM to hold talks with Rubio in Washington●🟢 Diplomacy | 6/10 🇱🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Lebanon-US talks in Washington Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are set to mMmastodonWorldDiplomacy31 h ago

    Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are due to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The discussions are expected to centre on Hezbollah's weapons and the continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon, two of the most sensitive issues between Beirut, Washington and Tel Aviv.

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    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports●DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    DR Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, according to a report by Business Insider Africa. The same supply chains connect to the Russia-Ukraine war, where the United States and Iran back opposing sides, illustrating how drone technology is spreading to African conflicts amid shifting geopolitical alliances.

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    UK police question five men held at US airbase used in Iran strikes●UK police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran✉newsWorldDefense2 h ago

    British police are questioning five men detained at a UK airbase that was used by the United States to launch attacks on Iran. The arrests have drawn attention to the role of American military facilities on British soil in the Iran strikes, with questions being raised about the men's motives and the security of the site.

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    Donald Trump said that new US military strikes against Iran are 'not ruled out' ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections, keeping open the possibility of renewed military action. The remark suggests continued tensions between Washington and Tehran even after earlier strikes, and signals that military options remain on the table as the political season intensifies.

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    Five arrested over explosives found near US-used RAF base●Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2MmastodonWarTerrorism22 h ago

    Five people have been arrested on terrorism charges in the UK after explosives were discovered near an RAF base used by US forces. Police made the arrests following the discovery, and the investigation into the suspected plot is ongoing. The story is drawing attention given the base's American military connection.

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    Sudan strikes as army chief defies US visa ban●Strikes hit Sudan as army chief defiant after US visa snub✉newsWarSudan3 h ago

    General strikes have hit Sudan while the country's army chief remains defiant after the United States denied him a visa. The move by Washington has escalated tensions with Khartoum's military leadership amid the ongoing conflict in the country. Commenters are debating the impact of American sanctions on Sudan's warring factions and the worsening humanitarian situation.

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    Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong Kong●Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were DivertedYhnWorldDefense241 h ago

    The Pentagon has opened an investigation into how F-35 fighter jet components that were supposed to be delivered to the United States ended up diverted to Hong Kong. The probe focuses on how the parts, presumably subject to strict export controls given the stealth program's sensitivity, changed course, and whether security or supply-chain rules were breached.

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    Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations▼Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert✉newsWorldDefense1 h ago

    A foiled terror plot targeting a US bomber base is being described by an expert as a sign of a broader threat to American military installations. The expert warns that would-be attackers may view US bases at home and abroad as attractive targets, prompting calls for heightened security and vigilance across military facilities.

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    Five arrested near US-operated UK air base in terror plot▼5 arrested near US-operated air base in UK terror plot✉newsWarTerrorism2 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people in connection with an alleged terrorism plot near a US-operated air base in the United Kingdom. The arrests, reported across multiple US news outlets, involved counterterrorism police and have prompted questions about security around American military facilities on British soil. Details about the suspects or the alleged plot have not been released.

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    Trump says terror suspects plotted 'big damage' at US air base▼Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says✉newsWarTerrorism2 h ago

    President Trump said terror suspects detained over an alleged plot against an air base used by US forces had intended to cause 'big damage'. The claim, reported by Military Times, comes as US military facilities remain on alert for attacks. Few other details about the suspects, the base or the timing of the alleged plot have been made public.