US Targets Kharg Island and Iran Threatens US-Linked Oil Facilities | BBC News
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have completely destroyed military targets on Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, and called on the United Kingdom and other partners to dispatch naval vessels to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded by warning it will turn U.S.-linked oil and energy facilities into ash if attacked. The exchange comes amid heightened regional tension, with sirens in Jerusalem after Israel reported new Iranian attacks. The confrontation raises the risk of broader disruption to global oil flows.
Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey Doubts U.S. Could Do D-Day Today | The Axios Show
On the Axios Show, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey warned that the United States lacks the political will and operational capacity to mount a D‑Day‑style amphibious assault today. He argued that decades of Middle‑East engagements have drained America’s ability to sustain...
Analysis: Why Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Have Decreased｜TaiwanPlus News
Chinese military sorties near Taiwan have fallen recently, analysts in the video say, reflecting a mix of strategic recalibration and political calculation rather than a single cause. Contributing factors include Beijing’s sensitivity to possible US-Taiwan meetings, broader regional risks tied...
US Embassy in Baghdad Hit by Strike as Trump Says Military Targets 'Obliterated' In Iran | BBC News
A missile struck the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, igniting fire and smoke. President Donald Trump claimed that every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal was "totally obliterated," though no damage to the facility has been verified. Tehran warned...
Missile Strikes Inside the US Embassy Compound in Baghdad, Iraq
A missile hit the helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Saturday, producing a visible plume of smoke captured by Associated Press footage. Iraqi security officials confirmed the strike, though no immediate casualty figures were released. The incident...
The Jolene Doctrine
The video introduces the tongue‑in‑cheek concept of the “Jolene Doctrine,” a label for the Trump administration’s foreign‑policy approach. Drawing on Dolly Parton’s classic plea—“Jolene, please don’t take my man”—the speaker suggests the United States is behaving like a jealous lover,...
Breaking: Marines Deploy + Senator Blocks Fed Chair Pick
The video reports two distinct developments: a modest but notable US military deployment to the Middle East and a brewing congressional showdown over the next Federal Reserve chair. According to the Associated Press, roughly 2,500 Marines and a single warship are...
Canada Launches New Arctic Strategy That Looks A Lot Like the Old One
Canada on March 12 unveiled a new Arctic Defence and Security Strategy that pledges about C$32 billion and four remote operating hubs to bolster northern basing, infrastructure and community integration. The plan links military modernization and NORAD-related needs with economic...
Iran War Week 2: Strikes on Strait of Hormuz Mine-Laying Ships, Bombings in Beirut, Tehran and More
In the second week of the Iran war, military action intensified with strikes targeting ships accused of mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz and bombings reported in Beirut and Tehran. Israeli air raids continued across multiple neighborhoods, contributing to rising...
'WE'RE LASER-FOCUSED': Pentagon Signals Relentless Push in Iran Conflict
The Pentagon’s latest briefing underscored a “laser‑focused” campaign to cripple Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones from the Persian Gulf, while simultaneously working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the administration...
Anthropic Refused Pentagon AI Request
The Pentagon approached Anthropic, requesting its Claude AI system for autonomous weapon targeting and mass surveillance of U.S. citizens and allies. Anthropic declined, drawing a firm line against using its technology for lethal or intrusive purposes. In response, the Department of...
Dispatch From Baku: Will the US-Israel-Iran Crisis Spiral Further?
The video frames the escalating US‑Israel‑Iran confrontation as a potential flashpoint that could spill over into the South Caucasus, where Azerbaijan sits just 150 miles from Iran’s border. At the 13th Global Baku Forum, analysts fear the dispute may broaden...
What Is the U.S. and Israel’s Goal in Lebanon?
The video discusses the United States and Israel’s strategic objective in Lebanon: establishing a fully sovereign Lebanese government that can govern without Hezbollah’s dominance. The plan calls for the Lebanese army to drive Hezbollah forces north of the Litani River...
Brian Brenberg: We Must Be 'UNAPOLOGETIC' About Space
Brian Brenberg argues that the United States is engaged in a high‑stakes race with China to return to the Moon, warning that months—not years—will determine which nation claims the first permanent lunar foothold. He stresses that a Chinese base on...
Stories From Russia's War on Ukraine
The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center has launched a long‑form video series titled “Stories from Russia’s War on Ukraine.” The series documents Ukrainian civilian resilience and the ongoing devastation caused by Russia’s invasion. By pairing personal narratives with on‑the‑ground footage, the...
Iran’s Drone Assaults ‘Down 95%’ as Pete Hegseth Declares Operation Epic Fury Is Still ‘Ramping Up’
The video marks the 13th day of the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury, a campaign the speaker describes as the heaviest day of kinetic fires over Iran and the disputed region of Tyrron. Pete Hegseth announces that sortie numbers and bomber...
Should Presidents Wage War Alone?
The video examines the growing concern that U.S. presidents can commit the nation to large‑scale wars without meaningful congressional oversight, drawing parallels between the Iraq debate and a looming potential intervention in Iran. It highlights the risks of unilateral action: regional...
Why The MQ-9 Reaper Refuses To Die
The video explains why the MQ‑9 Reaper, despite its age, slower speed and lack of stealth, continues to be a cornerstone of U.S. and allied operations. It highlights the drone’s role in Operation Epic Fury, where it flew alongside stealth...
How The Palantir CEO Says Its Impacting Modern Warfare
Palantir’s annual Artificial Intelligence Platform conference gave CNBC a rare glimpse into how the data‑analytics firm is positioning its technology at the forefront of modern combat. CEO Alex Karp highlighted the company’s booming commercial business—Q4 revenue up 137% year‑over‑year—while stressing...
Officials Warn of Possible Lone-Wolf Cyber Attacks. #Cybersecurity #GovTech #Shorts
Federal cybersecurity officials warned that lone‑wolf actors, motivated by the escalating Iran conflict, could launch low‑level attacks such as website defacements and distributed denial‑of‑service disruptions against U.S. government networks. While large‑scale intrusions are deemed unlikely, the overall threat environment for...
So What’s the Strategy for Iran?
In a recent episode of his podcast, Matthew Kroenig hosts Alex Gray, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former National Security Council chief of staff under Trump. They dissect Washington’s evolving strategy to achieve victory in the ongoing...
The Middle East's Next War After Iran
The video argues that the next decisive Middle‑East conflict will not be the Iran‑U.S. or Israel‑Iran wars, but a burgeoning cold war between the Gulf’s two wealthiest monarchies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. With Iran’s power waning after...
A Strategy in a War Like This Has More than Just a Military Component
The speaker argues that political pressure on the military is creating an inability to achieve broader war objectives, because the current approach relies almost exclusively on an air campaign without a complementary ground component. Without forces to secure the Strait of...
Webinar: Empowering Women in Cyber Security | 6 March 2026
The webinar, hosted by research fellow Piranha Joshi on International Women’s Day, spotlighted Dr. Mary Haye, BAE Systems’ Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO, to discuss the persistent gender imbalance in cyber security and actionable pathways to redress...
What Is Iran’s ‘Ace in the Hole’ | FT #shorts
The video examines the United States and Israel’s strategy to cripple Iran’s missile and drone production, questioning whether such a campaign can fully neutralize Tehran’s retaliatory capacity. It highlights the sheer scale of the offensive – the U.S. alone reported...
Why B-1B Getting Armed with GBU-31 JDAMs Instead of JASSM Is Bad News for IRAN?
The video shows a U.S. Air Force B‑1B Lancer at RAF Fairford being loaded for a possible strike against Iran, with ground crews attaching a mix of precision weapons, notably GBU‑31 JDAMs instead of the usual AGM‑158 JASSM cruise missiles. JDAMs...
Von Der Leyen’s Foreign Policy Power Struggle and the Iran War with Mona Yacoubian
The Europhile podcast dissected Europe’s fragmented reaction to the U.S.–Israel military strike on Iran, highlighting an emerging power tussle in Brussels between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, member states, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. The discussion traced how...
What Israel Learned From Venezuela | The High Top
The video examines what Israel believes it has learned from the United States’ handling of Venezuela, arguing that Washington’s recent posture under President Biden signals a willingness to take bold, high‑risk actions rather than the cautious, bureaucratic approach of previous...
RAF Chief: Air Warfare Is Entering a New Era
The video features the RAF Chief outlining how air warfare is entering a new era, stressing that the control of the skies is shifting and that the service must evolve quickly. He frames the discussion around the transition from fourth‑...
Implementing a U.S. Cyber Force: A Conversation with Representative Pat Fallon
Representative Pat Fallon used a CSIS event to argue that the United States must create a dedicated cyber force, drawing a parallel to the Trump‑initiated Space Force and noting that cyber capabilities are now central to conflicts in Iran, Venezuela...
Energy Dominance and the Defense Industrial Base
The video showcases Graco’s newest high chair, emphasizing its sleek blue finish and versatile functionality for infants and toddlers. Key features include an adjustable height mechanism, a five‑point safety harness, and a recline option that lets the seat tilt for comfort....
War LIVE: Explosion In Dubai After Drone Attack Near Dubai International Airport Hit A Fuel Tank
A drone attack near Dubai International Airport struck a fuel tank, igniting a fire that emergency crews quickly contained. The incident occurred amid heightened Gulf tensions, raising alarms over the vulnerability of critical aviation infrastructure. Authorities are investigating the source...
LIVE: Iran War Briefing Held by Hegseth in the Pentagon
The Pentagon held a live briefing on the ongoing Iran conflict, branding the campaign as Operation Epic Fury. Senior officials, including Secretary Hegseth, emphasized that the combined U.S.‑Israeli air effort has delivered more than 15,000 strikes in just under two weeks, targeting...
How China's New Ethnic Unity Law Could Affect Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
China’s top legislature has approved a new Ethnic Unity Law designed to assimilate the country’s 55 recognized minority groups under a singular national identity and criminalize actions deemed to undermine ethnic unity. The law imposes duties on all Chinese to...
Will the US-Israel War with Iran Be Another Iraq? | BBC Question Time
The BBC Question Time panel examined whether the United States‑led confrontation with Iran could devolve into a protracted conflict akin to the Iraq war, weighing the strategic, legal and humanitarian dimensions of a potential escalation. Participants highlighted the absence of a...
Four US Troops Confirmed Killed in Refuelling Aircraft Downed in Iraq
Four US Air Force crew members were killed when a KC‑135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. The incident left two survivors whose condition remains unknown, and the identities of all crew members will be...
Beirut Under Attack: Rising Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah
The video outlines a sharp escalation as Israel intensifies airstrikes on central Beirut, targeting what it describes as Hezbollah infrastructure. Israeli officials, including the defense minister and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have warned Lebanon that failure to curb Hezbollah’s attacks...
Explosion Reported Near Tehran March as Iran War Enters Day 14 | Sky News Coverage and Analysis
An explosion was reported near Tehran as Iran's conflict with Israel entered its 14th day. The United States announced a temporary easing of sanctions on certain Russian oil shipments to curb soaring global oil prices. Former President Donald Trump issued...
Five Ways the Iran War Could End | FT #shorts
The Financial Times short video outlines five speculative scenarios for how the United States and Israel might conclude their escalating conflict with Iran. It frames the discussion around President Donald Trump’s political calculus, the improbability of a rapid “Venezuela‑style” operation,...
Donald Trump and the Unmaking of Europe | LSE Event
The LSE event titled “Donald Trump and the unmaking of Europe” featured Dr. Natalie Tochi, a senior European policy expert, who examined how Trump’s unconventional foreign policy has reshaped EU‑US relations. She framed the debate around whether Trump represents a...
LIVE: US-Israel War with Iran | BBC News
The United States announced it has struck roughly 6,000 targets in Iran since the war with Israel escalated, while Israel reported a fresh wave of airstrikes on Tehran. An American Air Force refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, prompting a rescue...
Iran's Supreme Leader Vows to Avenge Martyrs, Keep Strait Closed
On March 12, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that the country will continue fighting and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut. The statement, read on state television, marks his first public remarks since assuming the role after...
Students Return to Singapore From Middle East on RSAF Repatriation Flight
Singapore’s air force conducted a repatriation flight to bring students back from the Middle East after weeks of constant sirens, missile interceptions and nightly explosions, which left many feeling unsafe and eager to return home. The students described hearing sirens “all...
'130,000 Indians Are...': MEA Condemns Attack On Merchant Ships, Briefs On Rescue Ops In Middle East
India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned recent attacks on merchant vessels in West Asian waters that injured Indian crew members. The MEA said its missions in Oman, Iraq and Dubai are coordinating evacuation and repatriation, with about 130,000 Indians already...
US Domestic Terrorism Concerns Rising Amid Iran War
The video highlights growing domestic‑terrorism concerns in the United States as the war in Iran fuels uncertainty. Security officials warn that synagogues, churches and other worship sites are on heightened alert, with consultants urging congregations to keep eyes open and...
What Did Iran's New Supreme Leader Say in His First Address? | BBC Newscast
The video dissects the first public address attributed to Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, presented not as a broadcast speech but as a written communiqué read by a state‑TV presenter. Analysts stress the opacity surrounding the leader’s health, the authenticity...
How a Weakened Iran Can Still Claim Success
Ray Takeyh, a Council on Foreign Relations Iran specialist, argues that both the United States and Iran can claim plausible success after recent confrontations. The U.S. narrative emphasizes degrading Iran’s proxy networks, conventional forces, and nuclear infrastructure while eliminating senior...
What Is Netanyahu's Goal in the US-Israel War with Iran? | Global News Podcast
The BBC Global News podcast examines Israel’s strategic objectives in its escalating war with Iran, focusing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long‑held ambition to eliminate what he describes as an existential threat. Correspondent John Donison outlines two competing Israeli visions: a...
Israel Launches Tehran Strikes, Hours After First Statement From New Iran Supreme Leader | BBC News
The BBC briefing focused on Israel’s renewed air campaign against Tehran following the first public statement from Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, who pledged to keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and to avenge the deaths of his family....
Condoleezza Rice Shares Her Thoughts on the War in Iran
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice used a recent interview to assess the likelihood of a broader conflict involving Iran, arguing that internal fissures within the regime could soon surface. She contended that the Biden administration erred by unfreezing Iranian assets,...