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Aircraft launching from the USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury.

06.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0
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No deal with Iran except β€˜unconditional surrender,’ Trump says In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that β€œIRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that β€œIRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.

06.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Army National Guard soldiers earn Norwegian Ski Badge The foreign military badge is awarded to troops who prove proficient at military skiing in frigid winter conditions.

The foreign military badge is awarded to troops who prove proficient at military skiing in frigid winter conditions.

06.03.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.

Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.

06.03.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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March 5, 2026 - U.S. forces conduct precision strikes in Iran, targeting Iranian command and control facilities, air defense capabilities, missile + drone launch sites, and military airfields.

05.03.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.

Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.

05.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Novel interceptor drones bend air-defense economics in Ukraine’s favor Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions β€” today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.

Artificial intelligence plays no role yet in interception missions β€” today it is still manual ramming or close-in detonation.

05.03.2026 05:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
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UK says F-35 fighter has shot down an in Iranian drone in first for RAF

04.03.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œI just could not be prouder of our men and women in uniform leveraging innovation to create dilemmas for the enemy.” – Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander

04.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mastermind of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump is dead, Hegseth claims β€œIran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

β€œIran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.

04.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0
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The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

U.S. Central Command confirmed that a fleet of B-52s was used to target ballistic missile and commander control posts in Iran.

04.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Israeli F-35 notches first kill of a manned fighter in downing of Iranian Yak-130 In another first, the U.K. reported that its Royal Air Force’s F-35B jets had intercepted Iranian drones above Jordan.

In another first, the U.K. reported that its Royal Air Force’s F-35B jets had intercepted Iranian drones above Jordan.

04.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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US submarine sinks Iranian ship in first torpedo kill since WWII, Pentagon confirms A single Mk-48 torpedo achieved "immediate effect" on an Iranian frigate, which was operating in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed.

A single Mk-48 torpedo achieved "immediate effect" on an Iranian frigate, which was operating in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed.

04.03.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US troops who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

04.03.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 1551 πŸ” 660 πŸ’¬ 124 πŸ“Œ 89
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Greece deploys warships, jets to Cyprus after drone strikes on UK air base Akrotiri The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

03.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newly released unclassified footage from the U.S. military showing strikes on Iran, March 1, 2026.

02.03.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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CENTCOM releases footage of more strikes in Iran, US assets launching attacks #iran #unclassified

02.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile from an undisclosed location on March 2, 2026.

02.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Additional troops to deploy to Middle East as Gen. Caine says to expect β€˜additional losses’ Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.

02.03.2026 15:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fourth US service member killed in action during Iran operations One of five U.S. service members to be listed as β€œseriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.

One of five U.S. service members to be listed as β€œseriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.

02.03.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
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3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says "Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

02.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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European military installations are targeted in Iran retaliation On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.

On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.

02.03.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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3 US troops killed, 5 seriously wounded in actions against Iran U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.

U.S. Central Command officials announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed in action during combat operations.

01.03.2026 15:12 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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World leaders fear broader escalation after major US and Israeli attack on Iran European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

28.02.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.

28.02.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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US, Israel launch β€˜major combat operations’ in Iran Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

Discussing the potential of American casualties, Trump said "that often happens in war."

28.02.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrity chef says he’ll be the β€˜bat’ to enforce quality at new Army dining halls Chef Robert Irvine says he’s been getting regular data readouts showing how many soldiers are eating at the new dining halls and what they’re ordering.

Chef Robert Irvine says he’s been getting regular data readouts showing how many soldiers are eating at the new dining halls and what they’re ordering.

27.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pakistan in β€˜open war’ with Afghanistan, defense minister says Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions.

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions.

27.02.2026 16:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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US military uses laser to take down CBP drone, lawmakers say The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.

The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.

27.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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West Point cadet dismissed from Army after using AI to create nude image of woman Cayden Cork, 20, pleaded guilty to charges tied to the manipulated image and his extortion attempt, according to the Army.

Cayden Cork, 20, pleaded guilty to charges tied to the manipulated image and his extortion attempt, according to the Army.

27.02.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1