In Full: Pete Hegseth Holds a Briefing on Iran
Pete Hegseth delivered a briefing titled “Operation Epic Fury,” describing recent U.S. military actions against Iran and his on‑the‑ground visit to CENTCOM forces. He highlighted that U.S. forces have conducted over 11,000 strikes in the past month, including 200 dynamic strikes in a single day, shot down multiple enemy missiles, and are operating at “wartime speed” with rapid cargo off‑load and high‑tempo sorties. Hegseth quoted a junior airman demanding “more bombs, bigger bombs,” cited Admiral Cooper’s remarks on recent missile interceptions, and paid tribute to WWII ace Colonel Clarence Anderson, underscoring both frontline morale and historical legacy. The briefing signals a hardening U.S. posture toward Iran, frames the conflict as a decisive, mission‑focused campaign, and stresses the critical role of America’s defense‑industrial base in sustaining prolonged high‑intensity operations.
Black Hat Asia 2026 Welcome Video
Black Hat Asia 2026, the premier cybersecurity conference for the Asia‑Pacific region, will convene at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands this April. President Susie Pallet’s welcome video frames the event as a critical gathering of the region’s top security professionals. The agenda...
The Strait of Hormuz in a Parallel Universe
The video imagines a parallel universe where the United States has fully decarbonized its electricity grid, relying on wind and solar rather than imported oil and gas. In that scenario, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint...
Yemen's Houthis Enter Iran War with First Strike on Israel | DW News
The video reports that Yemen’s Houthi movement has taken a decisive step into the Israel‑Iran conflict, firing its first missile at an Israeli target. The strike marks a calculated escalation, with experts warning that the group could soon broaden its...
State Threats in Sub-Saharan Africa: Identity, Influence and Insecurity | 18 March 2026
The panel convened experts from Rusei to examine how state‑sponsored threats are reshaping Sub‑Saharan Africa through the lenses of identity, influence, and insecurity. By applying a gender‑focused framework, they argue that modern geopolitical competition is no longer confined to...
US Senators Tour Taiwan's Defense Innovation Hub｜TaiwanPlus News
U.S. Senators Gene Shaheen and John Curtis led a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), the island’s premier defense research hub, underscoring Washington’s growing security engagement with Taipei. The visit coincided with a briefing...
Australia Walks Diplomatic Tightrope on Iran War
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a recent interview to press President Donald Trump for a clear commitment to end the war in Iran, warning that the conflict’s economic fallout is already rippling through global markets and threatening Australia’s own...
Exclusive: Rubio Speaks on Iran War and America’s Next Move | This Is America
The Al Jazeera interview places U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the center of Washington’s escalating campaign against Iran. He reiterates the Trump administration’s core demands: Tehran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, must cease sponsoring terrorism, and must dismantle its...
Key Moments From Marco Rubio’s Interview with Al Jazeera | AJ #shorts
The Al Jazeera short captures Senator Marco Rubio outlining the United States’ current posture toward Iran, blending diplomatic overtures with a robust military campaign. He notes that while formal talks have not yet commenced, indirect communications are underway through intermediaries, and...
Marco Rubio Says President Trump Prefers Diplomatic Solution to War on Iran | AJ #shorts
Senator Marco Rubio used a brief interview to underscore that President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic path rather than war in dealing with Iran. He highlighted that indirect communications are already underway, with U.S. officials engaging Iranian contacts through intermediaries...
USS Abraham Lincoln Defence System Why It Cannot Be Destroyed | WION Podcast
The WION podcast episode dissects why the USS Abraham Lincoln, America’s flagship nuclear‑powered carrier, is effectively impervious to destruction. It outlines the carrier’s defensive architecture, from a far‑reaching aerial shield of fighter patrols to a tightly knit carrier strike group anchored by...
Who's Backing Iran in the War? | FT #shorts
The video outlines the network of state and non‑state actors supporting Iran’s confrontation with the United States and Israel, focusing on the so‑called “axis of resistance” that stretches across Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen. Iranian‑backed Shia militias in Iraq are accused of...
Testify with Gracelin Baskaran: Unleashing America’s Mineral Potential
Gracelin Baskaran testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee, warning that China’s 2025 decision to cut off rare‑earth exports would reverberate across U.S. manufacturing and defense sectors. She framed the hearing as a call to unleash America’s mineral potential by...
What Could US Troops Do in Iran? | Global News Podcast
President Trump’s mixed signals on Iran accompany a modest U.S. force buildup in the Gulf, with roughly 3,000 Marines already in theater and another 3,000 plus paratroopers slated to arrive. Analysts say the numbers fall far short of a full‑scale...
How American Tanks Are Being Destroyed in Ukraine
The video examines the M1A2 Abrams, the U.S. Army’s flagship main‑battle tank, as it fights in Ukraine, highlighting its formidable firepower, heavy armor and recent upgrades such as reactive armor and the Trophy active‑protection system. Despite these enhancements, the Abrams now...
Ukrainian Drone Interceptors Are Hot Commodity #shorts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent Gulf tour culminated in 10‑year manufacturing and air‑defense agreements with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, leveraging the region’s roughly $3 trillion sovereign‑wealth pool to set up joint production lines for Ukrainian‑made drone interceptors. The...
Why Spain’s PM Says the ‘War in Iran Is a Big Mistake for the World’
Spain’s prime minister warned that a war in Iran would be a "big mistake for the world and therefore for the US," positioning the statement as a direct rebuke of both Israeli and American hawkishness in the region. He framed the...
Iran BOMBS Haifa LIVE : Iran’s New Missiles, Drones BURN Israel’s Haifa Oil Refinery | US Iran War
A missile intercepted by Israel struck a fuel tanker at the Haifa oil refinery, igniting a fire. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and reported no injuries. Iran confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, killed in a...
State and Local Officials Webinar: Critical Minerals From the Ground Up
Heidi Crebo‑Rediker of the Council on Foreign Relations presented findings from her report “Leapfrogging China’s Critical Minerals Dominance,” highlighting the national‑security risks of relying on China for rare earths, lithium and other critical minerals. She outlined policy levers—tax incentives, R&D...
Amid Iran War Negotiations, Trump WH Claims Iranian Leaders Are 'More Reasonable Behind the Scenes'
The video captures a White House briefing in which officials assert that Iranian negotiators are showing unprecedented willingness to compromise behind closed doors, contrasting with the hard‑line stance of former Iranian leaders. Administrators emphasized that any private assurances will be tested,...
AI Is Part of the New Kill Chain. Is that a Problem?
The video examines the integration of artificial intelligence into the military kill chain, focusing on a recent incident where a school was mistakenly targeted. It questions whether existing guardrails are sufficient to prevent such errors and highlights the Department of...
Leavitt LIVE: 'Arab States To Pay...' Karoline Leavitt BIG UPDATE On War With Iran | US Iran War
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters on the United States' evolving strategy in the escalating conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump reiterated that diplomatic talks are ongoing but warned that the U.S. stands ready to increase military pressure...
Iran Israel War LIVE: Attack On Key Factory After Haifa Port Strike | Iran Plans To Starve Israelis?
The Iran‑Israel war has entered its second month as IRGC aerospace commander Seyyed Majid Mousavi announced a new “revenge” phase, promising intensified missile and drone campaigns against U.S. and Israeli assets. He cited 86 strike waves that have damaged AWACS...
US Houthi LIVE: U.S. Warship 'Bombed'; Iran DECLARES WAR On U.S? | Trump's Next Move | US News
On March 24, Yemen’s Iran‑backed Houthi rebels said they launched a missile and drone strike against the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. The group described the assault as its third attack on U.S. forces...
Defending Dissent: Fighting Transnational Repression
The video spotlights a growing global threat known as transnational repression, where authoritarian governments extend their coercive reach beyond borders to silence critics, journalists, and minority activists living in exile. It explains how regimes such as China, Iran, and Rwanda...
Reform of Financial Systems Is Needed in the DoD | Breaking Defense | Pentagon Buzz
The video focuses on the Department of Defense’s push to overhaul its antiquated financial management system after the passage of a $153 billion defense appropriations bill. While most of the budget has been earmarked, roughly $1.3 billion remains unallocated, highlighting bottlenecks in...
Lord Coaker: Why Defence Diplomacy Matters More Than Ever
Lord Coaker’s remarks underscore a strategic pivot toward defence diplomacy, arguing that in today’s security environment soft power is as vital as hard power. He frames Britain’s role within NATO—a 32‑nation alliance—as the cornerstone of this approach. The speaker highlights that...
How Will the Iran War Reshape Arms Exports? - Missile Consumption, Emergency Sales & the Supply Gap
The video examines how the recent Iran‑Israel war is reshaping the global arms market, focusing on explosive missile consumption, emergency sales, and a widening supply gap. After Russia’s exit from the market following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the United...
Trump Makes New Threat Against Iran | The Wrap with Barbara Serra
Sky News aired a segment titled "Trump makes new threat against Iran" on The Wrap with Barbara Serra. The brief clip promotes the show and includes social media links. No substantive details of the threat are provided in the description....
PH, China ‘Reset’ Talks on Sea Tensions, Oil | INQToday
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced that the Philippines and China have begun resetting bilateral talks on maritime tensions and possible oil‑and‑gas exploration in the South China Sea. The 24th foreign‑ministry consultations and the 11th meeting of the bilateral consultation...
Are Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Compatible with International Law?
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a discussion on whether lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) can meet the international law principle of distinction, which requires separating civilians from combatants. Experts questioned if machines operating without human control can reliably make...
Kim Attends Special Forces Training
The video captures North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participating in a special forces training exercise, a rare public display of his direct involvement in elite military drills. State media framed the event as a demonstration of the leader’s commitment...
Could Ukraine Be Benefitting From the Iran War? | DW News
The DW News segment examines how the conflict in Iran over Iranian‑made Shahed drones is creating a strategic opening for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been touring Gulf nations, signing defense pacts with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates,...
Lebanon Attacked: UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed and Another Injured
The video reports the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, where another soldier was critically wounded after a projectile exploded near a UN position. The incident comes amid a widening Israeli ground offensive that aims...
Keir Takes Charge on Iran Contingencies
The video outlines the rapid escalation of the Middle East crisis, noting that the United States has deployed an additional 3,500 troops to the region and is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Iranian territory. In response, the United...
Pakistan Hosts Foreign Ministers for Iran War Talks | DW News
Pakistan hosted a gathering of foreign ministers to discuss the ongoing Iran‑Israel war, positioning Islamabad as a potential diplomatic conduit. The DW News interview highlighted Pakistan’s belief that the international community backs its mediating role and that a cease‑fire is...
Designing a Tank Engine Is Tough
The video explains why designing a tank engine is a constant battle of contradictions: armor and firepower demand mass, while mobility requires low‑end torque. Engineers must squeeze enough twisting force from an engine that fits within a heavily armored hull,...
How the New NGJ-MB Pod in EA-18G Growler Is Playing a Crucial Role in Iran ?
The video examines how the EA‑18G Grower’s newly fielded Next Generation Jammer‑Mid Band (NGJ‑MB) pod is being used over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, highlighting an unusual mixed‑load configuration that pairs the legacy AN/ALQ‑99 pod with the modern NGJ‑MB. Raytheon’s $590 million follow‑on contract,...
LIVE | ‘Shark Food’ Warning: Iranian Military Issues Chilling Message to U.S. Marines | Trump | Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a new wave of missile and drone attacks that struck multiple U.S. bases across the Persian Gulf. The strikes coincided with the deployment of U.S. Marines to the region, raising concerns of a possible...
Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Escalates, Lebanese Journalists and Civilians Killed
The video reports a sharp escalation in the Israel‑Hezbollah conflict, highlighting recent Israeli airstrikes that killed several Lebanese journalists alongside civilians. Speakers denounce the attacks as violations of international law and press‑freedom norms, noting that the war, which began on Oct. 7,...
US-Iran War LIVE: Iran Strike Hits US AWACS, Key Aircraft Damaged At Saudi Prince Sultan Air Base
An Iranian missile and drone strike on March 27 damaged a U.S. Air Force E‑3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring more than ten service members, two seriously, and also harming aerial refueling tankers. The...
Sen. Rand Paul on Breaking Away From Senate Republicans over some of Trump's Policies
Senator Rand Paul, chair of the Homeland Security Committee, broke with most Senate Republicans by condemning President Trump’s unilateral strikes against Iran, arguing that any military action requires explicit congressional authorization under the Constitution and the War Powers Act. Paul...
The US Army Is Deepening Its Trench Warfare Training, Drawing on Tactics From #Ukraine.
The video reports that the U.S. Army is intensifying trench‑warfare training at its largest overseas training ground in southern Germany, explicitly modeling the static, artillery‑and‑drone‑dominated battles seen in the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. Troops are instructed to dig in, defend positions,...
Can Pakistan Stop the Iran War? | DW News
DW News examines Pakistan’s sudden emergence as a mediator in the escalating US‑Israeli‑Iran confrontation, highlighting Islamabad’s offer to host talks and act as a bridge between Washington, Tehran and the broader Muslim world. Over the past week Pakistan’s foreign minister and...
US Iran LIVE | Saudi Base Under Fire: Iran Strike Leaves 12 US Troops Injured | Trump | MBS |...
The video centers on an alleged Iranian missile strike on a Saudi Arabian base that reportedly wounded twelve American troops. The headline‑grabbing claim is framed as a direct escalation in the already volatile U.S.–Iran rivalry, with the host repeatedly invoking...
Multiple Injured After Iran Launches Missile Attack in Central Israel
Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported that an Iranian missile hit the town of Eshtaol, near Jerusalem, injuring 11 people. The casualties include individuals hurt by the blast and others injured while fleeing to shelters. The strike marks a...
Bloomberg News Now: Houthis Join War, Saudi Pipeline Supply Offsets Hormuz, More
The segment opened with the Houthis firing ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the group’s first direct involvement in the month‑long Israel‑Iran war and raising alarms about a broader regional escalation. Analysts noted that the attacks could disrupt Red Sea shipping lanes,...
How Did the Japanese PM Take Trump’s Pearl Harbor Comment?
President Donald Trump’s off‑the‑cuff reference to Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack during a recent summit ignited a flurry of social‑media commentary and raised questions about diplomatic decorum. The remark, framed as a joke about “surprise,” was unprecedented in U.S.–Japan interactions and...
Inside China’s Propaganda Campaign Targeting the Philippines | Correspondents
The video examines China’s coordinated propaganda offensive aimed at the Philippines, spotlighting how Beijing’s embassy has publicly vilified a Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson and other officials after they questioned China’s actions in the South China Sea. It explores the broader...
U.S. Marines Are in the Middle East. Here’s How Trump Could Use Them | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal video outlines the recent arrival of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the Middle East, highlighting how President Trump now has a highly mobile, versatile force at his disposal. A MEU consists of roughly 2,200...