U.S. President Donald Trump approved a military operation against Iran following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid intelligence about a potential opportunity to target Iranโs leadership.
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Letโs focus not on what Trump says, but on what he does.
These are the U.S. military units recently deployed to the Middle East against Iran.
But for what mission?
These are the U.S. military units recently deployed to the Middle East against Iran.
โ 160th SOAR (Night Stalkers): Elite helicopter unit that secretly inserts and extracts special forces, often at night, using highly skilled pilots and modified aircraft.
โ 75th Ranger Regiment: Light infantry force for rapid raids, airfield seizures, and direct combat missions against high-value targets.
โ Delta Force (1st SFOD-D): Top-tier counterterrorism and hostage rescue unit, focused on high-risk, precision missions and targeting high-value individuals.
โ 1st Special Forces Group (1st SFG): Works mainly in Asia-Pacific; trains allied forces, conducts unconventional warfare, and supports insurgencies or partner militaries.
โ 5th Special Forces Group (5th SFG): Focused on the Middle East; specializes in counterterrorism, unconventional warfare, and advising local forces.
โ U.S. Navy SEALs: Maritime-focused special operationsโraids, reconnaissance, direct action, and covert missions from sea, air, or land.
But for what mission?
โ Islands inside or near the Strait of Hormuz โ small but strategically vital islands Iran uses to control shipping lanes. U.S. special forces could seize them quickly to reopen the strait.
โ Kharg Island โ Iranโs main oil-export terminal. Capturing or destroying it would cripple Iranโs oil revenue.
โ Iranian nuclear facilities or other high-value sites โ possible raids to destroy enriched uranium stockpiles or related infrastructure.
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Colonial-Era Human Remains Taken for Research Return to South Africa
South Africa reburied 63 Khoi & San community remains on Monday after repatriation from Europe, highlighting colonial-era scientific racism, ongoing efforts to restore dignity & address historical injustice.
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South Africa reburied 63 Khoi & San community remains on Monday after repatriation from Europe, highlighting colonial-era scientific racism, ongoing efforts to restore dignity & address historical injustice.
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Kenya's Former Foreign Minister Arrested for Fake Abduction Claim
Raphael Tuju was arrested in Nairobi after police said his reported disappearance was staged, highlighting tensions over alleged abductions & an ongoing $15m property dispute.
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Raphael Tuju was arrested in Nairobi after police said his reported disappearance was staged, highlighting tensions over alleged abductions & an ongoing $15m property dispute.
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Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated that the United States has not won any of the wars it has entered in the past 60 years, and Barak said, โthe war has entered a stage of stagnation.โ Barak also said, โthere is no military way to extract uranium from Iran.โ
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Senior U.S. officials are angry about growing violence by Israeli "settlers" in the West Bank and are demanding that Israel stop the "settler" terrorism and restore order.
During a tense call, JD Vance confronted Netanyahu, questioning how Israel allows chaos while both countries are fighting together against Iran.
U.S. officials reject Israeli explanations and expect stronger action.
If the situation doesnโt improve, future political consequences for Israel could be severe.
Source: Israel Hayom
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A Chinese-owned fuel tanker, Bright Gold, passed through the Strait of Hormuz using a route along Iranโs coast approved by Tehran.
It traveled between Qeshm and Larak islands and signaled its Chinese ownership.
Two Indian gas carriers also used the same route after India coordinated safe passage with Iran.
Source: Bloomberg
It traveled between Qeshm and Larak islands and signaled its Chinese ownership.
Two Indian gas carriers also used the same route after India coordinated safe passage with Iran.
Source: Bloomberg
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Angola Charges Russian Nationals Over Terrorism, Espionage & Unrest
Angola has charged Russian nationals Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin with espionage and election interference over an alleged 2024-2025 disinformation campaign, which authorities link to Africa Politology, a network seen as a successor to the Wagner Group.
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Angola has charged Russian nationals Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin with espionage and election interference over an alleged 2024-2025 disinformation campaign, which authorities link to Africa Politology, a network seen as a successor to the Wagner Group.
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Namibia Turns Down Elon Musk Starlink Licence Application
Namibia's Communications Regulatory Authority rejected Starlinkโs telecom & spectrum licence application, citing regulatory provisions, highlighting ongoing barriers to foreign satellite internet providers & local ownership requirements.
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Namibia's Communications Regulatory Authority rejected Starlinkโs telecom & spectrum licence application, citing regulatory provisions, highlighting ongoing barriers to foreign satellite internet providers & local ownership requirements.
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NEW: Lebanon has decided to expel the Iranian Ambassador, giving him until Sunday to leave.
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An Israeli official said a deal to end the Iran war is โnot tangible right now,โ as military strikes continue in Iran and Lebanon.
The official noted Iran is not showing willingness to make concessions and suggested ongoing talks may be a delay tactic.
Source: CNN
The official noted Iran is not showing willingness to make concessions and suggested ongoing talks may be a delay tactic.
Source: CNN
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Bahrain has proposed a UN Security Council resolution authorising force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while France has introduced a more diplomatic alternative text amid rising regional tensions.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Iran:
This war is a politically disastrous mistake. A truly avoidable, unnecessary war, if its goal was to stop Iran on its way to the atomic bomb.
This war is a politically disastrous mistake. A truly avoidable, unnecessary war, if its goal was to stop Iran on its way to the atomic bomb.
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Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to Europe:
We are fighting against this horrible radical Islamist menaceโฆ and instead of thanking us, you are criticizing us.
I mean, whatโs the deal there?
We are fighting against this horrible radical Islamist menaceโฆ and instead of thanking us, you are criticizing us.
I mean, whatโs the deal there?
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Former CIA Director John Brennan:
I tend to believe Iran more than I do Donald Trump, because he could not acknowledge the truth even when heโs slapped in the face with it repeatedly.
I tend to believe Iran more than I do Donald Trump, because he could not acknowledge the truth even when heโs slapped in the face with it repeatedly.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Israel:
I revere the state of Israel. Iโm proud to support the state of Israel.
I deeply, deeply oppose Benjamin Netanyahuโs leadership, his opposition to the two-state solution, and deeply oppose how he is indulging the far right as it relates to whatโs going on in the West Bank.
I revere the state of Israel. Iโm proud to support the state of Israel.
I deeply, deeply oppose Benjamin Netanyahuโs leadership, his opposition to the two-state solution, and deeply oppose how he is indulging the far right as it relates to whatโs going on in the West Bank.
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