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    Iran says ready to renew war with US but open to diplomacy▼Iran says it's ready to restart war with U.S., but diplomacy an option✉newsWorld8 min ago

    Iranian officials say the country is prepared to resume hostilities with the United States if necessary, while leaving the door open to renewed diplomatic negotiations. The statement underscores Tehran's dual-track posture following this year's confrontation, pairing military warnings with signals that talks remain possible. Observers are watching whether Washington and Tehran will re-engage in negotiations or drift back toward escalation.

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    US and Iran signal openness to talks or conflict●US, Iran signal they are ready for negotiations or potential military conflict✉newsWorldDefense3 min ago

    The United States and Iran are both signalling that they are prepared either to enter negotiations or to move toward potential military confrontation. Officials on both sides appear to be keeping military pressure and diplomatic channels open at the same time, leaving the direction of the standoff uncertain as tensions over Iran's nuclear programme continue.

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    Trump Caught Between Costly War on Iran and Difficult Retreat▼Trump Caught between Costly War on Iran, Politically Difficult Retreat✉newsWorld13 min ago

    Donald Trump is facing a strategic dilemma over the conflict with Iran: continuing a costly military confrontation or pursuing a withdrawal that could carry significant political costs at home. Commentators are weighing the financial burden of the war against the reputational damage a retreat could inflict, with observers questioning how the administration can extricate itself without appearing weak.

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    Trump calls off planned strikes against Houthis●JUST IN: Trump CALLED OFF strikes against Houthis▶youtubeBusinessLabor464.5K1 h ago

    President Trump has called off planned military strikes against the Houthis, according to a Fox News report. The decision comes as a surprise given the United States had previously conducted campaigns against the Yemen-based group, and it is drawing attention to what prompted the reversal and what it means for US policy in the Red Sea region.

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    Cuban official decries possible US military action▼‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action✉newsWorldPolitics3 min 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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    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 saysMmastodonWorldDiplomacy3512 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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    UK police arrest five men over suspected bomb plot near US-used base▼British police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.✉newsWorldDefense3 min ago

    British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist bomb attack near a military base used by American forces. Details of the suspects, their alleged targets and the evidence against them have not yet been released. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns across Europe and are likely to prompt questions about the protection of US-linked installations on British soil.

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    Oil prices jump 4% as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal●"Oil prices jump over 4% as Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz" # Taco # Nacho # News # PoliticsMmastodonWorldEU Politics7just now

    Oil prices climbed more than 4% after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping chokepoint for global crude supplies. The move signals continued escalation between Washington and Tehran, and traders are pricing in heightened risk to energy flows, with markets watching closely for further diplomatic or military developments.

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    UK Police Arrest Five Men Near US Air Base●⚡ NEWS UK Arrests Five Terror Suspects Near US Air Base UK police arrested five men and seized suspected explosives nearMmastodonWorldDefense23 min ago

    UK counterterrorism police have arrested five men and seized suspected explosives near a US Air Force base in England. Investigators are working to establish the men's intentions and are examining possible links to Iran, which has denied any involvement. The arrests, carried out by counterterror units, are expected to prompt questions about security around American military sites in Britain.

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    Iran delegate's reaction to Trump's 'annihilate' warning draws attention●See Iran Delegate's Chilling Reaction to Trump’s 'Annihilate' Warning▶youtubeWorldUnited Nations1.3M7 min ago

    President Donald Trump warned Iran he could 'annihilate' the country, and footage of an Iranian delegate's reaction during his address at the United Nations has drawn widespread attention. The delegate's grim expression as the threat was delivered is being widely shared and discussed, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear and military issues.

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    Suspected terror attack thwarted near US base in UK▼Suspected terror attack thwarted near U.S. base in U.K.✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British authorities have reportedly thwarted a suspected terror attack near a US military base in the United Kingdom. Details about the suspects, the target, and how the plot was discovered have not yet been released, and officials have not confirmed whether anyone has been arrested. The incident is drawing attention given the involvement of an American installation on British soil.

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    Iran says fully prepared for war but still pursuing diplomacy▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume with US but still pursuing diplomacy: Araghchi✉newsWorldDiplomacy1 h ago

    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is fully prepared for war with the United States to resume, while insisting Tehran continues to pursue diplomacy. The statement, reported by regional media, underlines the twin track of Iran's posture amid ongoing tensions with Washington over its nuclear programme and regional standoff.

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    The US military has rejected Iranian claims that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which a large share of the world's oil passes. US officials maintain the strait remains an international passage that American forces are positioned to keep open. The dispute adds to rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with analysts warning that any closure attempt would have global energy and shipping consequences.

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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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    UK police arrest five in terror plot near US air base●UK terror plot: 5 arrested near US operated air base▶youtubeWarTerrorism433.9K1 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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    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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    Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    General strikes have closed markets and disrupted daily life in several Sudanese cities, while army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan remains defiant after Washington barred him and other officials from US visas over the ongoing war. The strike action reflects mounting public anger over the conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, with the visa measure seen as a rare American sanction against Sudan's military leadership.

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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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    Five men arrested at Fairford air base on terror suspicion●What we know about the five men arrested at Fairford air base on suspicion of terror offences✉newsWorld13 min ago

    Five men have been arrested at RAF Fairford, an air base in Gloucestershire, England, on suspicion of terror offences. Details about their identities, alleged intentions and current condition have not been fully disclosed, and outlets are compiling what is confirmed so far. The case is drawing attention because Fairford hosts US Air Force tanker aircraft and has previously been the site of protests during military operations.

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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/risiMmastodonBusinessMarkets41 h 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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    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 Rights275 min 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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    US Military Overhauls AI Targeting Rules After Iran School Strike●US Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School StrikeYhnWorldDefense153 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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    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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    Counter-terror police probe Iran link over RAF bomb plot▼Counter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected bomb plot at a RAF base in the UK that is also used by US forces, reportedly examining a possible Iranian connection. The story was reported by The Guardian and concerns security at a strategically important military site. Further details about arrests, suspects or the specific base have not yet been made public.

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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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    British Police Arrest Five Men Over Terror Plot at US Base●The New York Times. . The British police arrested five men on Sunday on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism after receiving a call about three suspicious vehicles headed toward an air force base used by the U.S. military. https://nyti.ms/4AxM8Tf✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    British police arrested five men on Sunday on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism after receiving a call about three suspicious vehicles heading toward an air force base used by the US military. The arrests follow concerns about security around American military installations in the UK, and authorities are investigating whether the men posed a real threat to the facility.

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    Five British men arrested near US-used air base on terror suspicion▼5 British men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. forces on suspicion of preparing terrorist act✉newsWorldDefense3 min ago

    British police have arrested five British men near a UK air base used by American forces on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests raise security concerns around installations hosting US personnel in Britain. Details about the men, the suspected plot, and the specific base have not yet been made public as the investigation continues.

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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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    Iran denies role in alleged plot against US air base in England●Iran denies involvement in suspected plot targeting a US-operated air base in England | World News | 2news.com✉newsWorld13 min ago

    Iran has denied any involvement in a suspected plot targeting a US-operated air base in England. The denial comes as British and American authorities investigate the alleged scheme. Tehran rejects the accusations, and officials in the UK and US have not confirmed details publicly, keeping attention on how the case may affect already strained Western-Iran relations.

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    Election Commission Row and Houthi Attack Lead India's News Agenda●Today's Breaking News LIVE: Election Commission Row | PM Modi | Houthis Attack | US Iran War | USA▶youtubeWorldElections9 min ago

    Indian broadcasters are running rolling live coverage bundling several major developments: a row involving the Election Commission, remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new attack claimed by Yemen's Houthis, and rising US-Iran tensions with talk of possible American military action. The combined coverage suggests a fast-moving news day spanning domestic politics and international security.

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    US Sanctions Disrupt Iran's Aviation Industry●🟠 UPDATE US Sanctions on Iran's Aviation Industry Disrupt Flights The article provides an analytical perspective on howMmastodonWorldDiplomacy33 min ago

    New US sanctions targeting Iran's aviation industry are disrupting flights, with analyses linking the measures to broader regional tensions. Commentators say the conflict involving Iran is reshaping Gulf states' security strategies, pushing them to weigh their reliance on the United States against future diplomatic and military ties with Tehran and other regional powers.

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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/MmastodonWorld22 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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    Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong Kong●Pentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were DivertedYhnWorldDefense243 min 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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    Former British PM Warns Iran May Misjudge Trump's Resolve▼Former British PM Says Iran May Be Underestimating Trump's Determination✉newsWarNuclear1 h ago

    A former British prime minister has warned that Iran may be underestimating Donald Trump's determination, commenting on tensions between Washington and Tehran. The remarks come amid ongoing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme and the possibility of renewed pressure or military action by the United States. Commentators are weighing whether Tehran is reading the US president's intentions correctly.

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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✉newsWar4 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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    Five Arrested in Explosives Case Near UK Airbase Were British Nationals●Five suspects arrested in explosives case near UK airbase were British nationals✉newsWorld3 min ago

    Five suspects arrested in an explosives case near a UK airbase have been identified as British nationals, according to US News & World Report. The disclosure raises questions about homegrown security threats and the circumstances that led to the arrests close to a military installation, with further details about the suspects' motives and the explosives' intended use not yet made public.

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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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    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✉newsWorldDiplomacy4 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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    Republicans grow frustrated with Hegseth over rising war costs▼Republicans fuming at Hegseth as war costs build✉newsWarjust now

    Republicans are openly criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the financial costs of ongoing US military operations continue to climb. The intra-party frustration, reported by Semafor, highlights growing tension among lawmakers over defense spending and the administration's handling of military engagements, with some in the President's own party questioning the mounting price tag.

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    Trump's reaction to Xi's military jet flyover draws attention●Watch Trump's PRICELESS Reaction During Xi's Welcome Military Jet Flyover▶youtubeWorldDefense2.1M3 min ago

    Footage is circulating showing Donald Trump's reaction during a welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping that featured a military jet flyover. The clip shows the US president's expression as Chinese fighter jets passed overhead during the official welcome in China. The moment has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating Trump's demeanor and what it signals about US-China relations during the visit.