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American B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Arrive in Middle East as Warning to Iran
The U.S. military confirmed on Saturday the arrival of American B-52 bombers in the Middle East, following an announcement of their deployment aimed at sending a clear message to Iran. The strategic B-52 Stratofortress bombers, part of the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, have entered the area of responsibility for U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations…
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U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Provoking Outrage from Beijing
The U.S. has authorized a significant arms sale to Taiwan, worth nearly $2 billion, including advanced missile systems. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, which perceives the move as a threat to its sovereignty and has vowed to implement countermeasures. The escalating military dynamics in the Taiwan Strait raise concerns about regional stability, as the U.S. continues to…
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U.S. Troops and THAAD System Arrive in Israel Following Iranian Missile Strikes
In response to the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has announced the deployment of the advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system to Israel. This strategic move follows recent missile attacks from Iran and a spike in hostilities across the region, with around 100 U.S. troops accompanying the system to manage its operations. The deployment comes…
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US and Iraq Agree to End Coalition Military Mission Against ISIS by 2025
The United States announced an agreement with Iraq on Friday to conclude the American-led coalition’s military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS) by next year. This plan includes the departure of US forces from certain bases where they have maintained a presence for nearly two decades. However, the Biden administration has not disclosed how many of the 2,500 troops currently…
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USA
USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns Home as Pentagon Ends Rare Dual Carrier Deployment
The Pentagon has concluded its rare decision to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is returning home, having extended its deployment as the USS Abraham Lincoln was expedited to the region. This deployment boost, ordered by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, aimed to bolster U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and…
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USA
US and China Resume Military Talks Amid South China Sea Tensions
The United States and China have resumed high-level military talks, marking the first such engagement since tensions escalated last year. Chinese authorities confirmed that Admiral Sam Paparo, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, held a video meeting with General Wu Yanan of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theatre Command. This dialogue is seen as part of efforts to rebuild…
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