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Iran ‘Explosive Dolphin’ Claims Rejected as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Pentagon Rejects Iran Dolphin Weapon Claims The Pentagon has dismissed claims that Iran is training explosive dolphins, confirming there is no credible evidence of such a program. Officials addressed the rumors as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. Speaking on May 6, 2026, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said reports of “kamikaze dolphins” are unfounded. “Iran does not have such capabilities,” he stated, r

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06 May 2026 13:12 PM 12 views

Iran ‘Explosive Dolphin’ Claims Rejected as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Pentagon Rejects Iran Dolphin Weapon Claims The Pentagon has dismissed claims that Iran is training explosive dolphins, confirming there is no credible evidence of such a program. Officials addressed the rumors as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. Speaking on May 6, 2026, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said reports of “kamikaze dolphins” are unfounded. “Iran does not have such capabilities,” he stated, r

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Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran

Explosion kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran On Friday, May 1, 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion caused by leftover bombs from the ongoing war. The explosion took place in Zanjan Province, a region in northwestern Iran. This incident marks the largest number of casualties for the IRGC since the US-Iran ceasefi

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02 May 2026 00:23 AM 17 views

Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran

Explosion kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran On Friday, May 1, 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion caused by leftover bombs from the ongoing war. The explosion took place in Zanjan Province, a region in northwestern Iran. This incident marks the largest number of casualties for the IRGC since the US-Iran ceasefi

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Trump orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising tensions

Trump Orders US Troops Withdrawal From Germany President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, escalating tensions with Berlin and NATO allies. This decision comes amid ongoing disagreements over the Iran conflict and US military operations in the Middle East. The Pentagon confirmed the move on Friday, May 1, as part of a broader shift in US military strategy, which seeks to reduce America's pres

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01 May 2026 22:12 PM 16 views

Trump orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising tensions

Trump Orders US Troops Withdrawal From Germany President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, escalating tensions with Berlin and NATO allies. This decision comes amid ongoing disagreements over the Iran conflict and US military operations in the Middle East. The Pentagon confirmed the move on Friday, May 1, as part of a broader shift in US military strategy, which seeks to reduce America's pres

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Trump shifts stance on Iran conflict, calls it a military operation

Trump redefines Iran conflict as military operation As the War Powers Resolution deadline approached on May 1, US President Donald Trump made a sharp shift in stance by stating that the ongoing Trump Iran conflict would not be labeled as a war but instead as a military operation. This move comes just days before a legal deadline that could have required congressional approval or forced the US to halt militar

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01 May 2026 02:00 AM 12 views

Trump shifts stance on Iran conflict, calls it a military operation

Trump redefines Iran conflict as military operation As the War Powers Resolution deadline approached on May 1, US President Donald Trump made a sharp shift in stance by stating that the ongoing Trump Iran conflict would not be labeled as a war but instead as a military operation. This move comes just days before a legal deadline that could have required congressional approval or forced the US to halt militar

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Hegseth says Iran ceasefire pauses war powers clock amid congressional concerns

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01 May 2026 00:14 AM 10 views

Hegseth says Iran ceasefire pauses war powers clock amid congressional concerns

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Why is the Pentagon’s $25 billion war cost estimate questioned? Experts say it may be incomplete

The United States Department of Defense has estimated that its ongoing military conflict with Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, but analysts and lawmakers are raising concerns that the figure may significantly understate the true financial burden. The estimate was presented during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, where Pentagon officials outlined current war-related expenditures without offering a detailed breakdown. Congressional hearing reveals l

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30 Apr 2026 16:22 PM 7 views

Why is the Pentagon’s $25 billion war cost estimate questioned? Experts say it may be incomplete

The United States Department of Defense has estimated that its ongoing military conflict with Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, but analysts and lawmakers are raising concerns that the figure may significantly understate the true financial burden. The estimate was presented during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, where Pentagon officials outlined current war-related expenditures without offering a detailed breakdown. Congressional hearing reveals l

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USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Leave Middle East After Record Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, is preparing to leave the Middle East after completing a record 309-day deployment, marking the longest continuous mission for a modern American carrier. The vessel is expected to return to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, around mid-May, concluding an extended operational period that has drawn attention from lawmakers and defense officials. The decision to bring the USS Ford back follows a demanding d

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29 Apr 2026 23:15 PM 451 views

USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Leave Middle East After Record Deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, is preparing to leave the Middle East after completing a record 309-day deployment, marking the longest continuous mission for a modern American carrier. The vessel is expected to return to its home port at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, around mid-May, concluding an extended operational period that has drawn attention from lawmakers and defense officials. The decision to bring the USS Ford back follows a demanding d

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What happened in the US Marines data breach? Hackers claim to leak thousands of records

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29 Apr 2026 11:45 AM 1.95k views

What happened in the US Marines data breach? Hackers claim to leak thousands of records

Internet & Technology

US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

US missile stockpile concerns during Iran war

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28 Apr 2026 06:44 AM 4.06k views

US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

US missile stockpile concerns during Iran war

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Trump criticizes NATO support amid tensions over Iran conflict

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26 Apr 2026 22:01 PM 4.72k views

Trump criticizes NATO support amid tensions over Iran conflict

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Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

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24 Apr 2026 14:29 PM 840 views

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

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US deploys three aircraft carriers to Middle East amid Iran tensions

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24 Apr 2026 14:02 PM 2.28k views

US deploys three aircraft carriers to Middle East amid Iran tensions

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Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon confirms Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden exit as Hung Cao becomes acting leader, signaling a major US defense leadership shift in Washington, DC. Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan as the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, that John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, marking a su

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22 Apr 2026 18:04 PM 1.52k views

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon confirms Navy Secretary John Phelan's sudden exit as Hung Cao becomes acting leader, signaling a major US defense leadership shift in Washington, DC. Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan as the Defense Department confirmed on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, that John Phelan is leaving his position effective immediately, marking a su

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How Iran’s affordable drones are challenging America’s expensive interceptors

Global News

18 Apr 2026 15:05 PM 3.6k views

How Iran’s affordable drones are challenging America’s expensive interceptors

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US signals readiness to strike Iran energy sector amid ceasefire tensions

WASHINGTON — The United States signaled a heightened military posture toward Iran on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as senior defense officials warned that U.S. forces are prepared to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure if directed by the president. Speaking in Washington, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said current U.S. actions, including a naval blockade, reflect what he described as restrained measures during an ongoing ceasefire period. He emphasized that Iran faces critical decisi

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16 Apr 2026 14:54 PM 208 views

US signals readiness to strike Iran energy sector amid ceasefire tensions

WASHINGTON — The United States signaled a heightened military posture toward Iran on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as senior defense officials warned that U.S. forces are prepared to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure if directed by the president. Speaking in Washington, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said current U.S. actions, including a naval blockade, reflect what he described as restrained measures during an ongoing ceasefire period. He emphasized that Iran faces critical decisi

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US warns Iran of strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of cease-fire deadline

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from the Pentagon, stating that the United States could target Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leadership does not agree to a peace deal before a temporary cease-fire expires in the coming days. The remarks underscore escalating tensions as Washington intensifies pressure on

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16 Apr 2026 09:44 AM 209 views

US warns Iran of strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of cease-fire deadline

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from the Pentagon, stating that the United States could target Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leadership does not agree to a peace deal before a temporary cease-fire expires in the coming days. The remarks underscore escalating tensions as Washington intensifies pressure on

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Pentagon and Vatican clash over disputed meeting amid Iran war tensions

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Iran ‘Explosive Dolphin’ Claims Rejected as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Iran ‘Explosive Dolphin’ Claims Rejected as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran

Explosion of leftover bombs kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran

Trump orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising tensions

Trump orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany amid rising tensions

Trump shifts stance on Iran conflict, calls it a military operation

Trump shifts stance on Iran conflict, calls it a military operation

Hegseth says Iran ceasefire pauses war powers clock amid congressional concerns

Hegseth says Iran ceasefire pauses war powers clock amid congressional concerns

Why is the Pentagon’s $25 billion war cost estimate questioned? Experts say it may be incomplete

Why is the Pentagon’s $25 billion war cost estimate questioned? Experts say it may be incomplete

USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Leave Middle East After Record Deployment

USS Gerald R. Ford Set to Leave Middle East After Record Deployment

What happened in the US Marines data breach? Hackers claim to leak thousands of records

What happened in the US Marines data breach? Hackers claim to leak thousands of records

US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

US missile stockpile concerns grow amid iran conflict scrutiny

Trump criticizes NATO support amid tensions over Iran conflict

Trump criticizes NATO support amid tensions over Iran conflict

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

Bus crash near Pentagon leaves 23 injured including defense personnel

US deploys three aircraft carriers to Middle East amid Iran tensions

US deploys three aircraft carriers to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

Pentagon announces sudden departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan

How Iran’s affordable drones are challenging America’s expensive interceptors

How Iran’s affordable drones are challenging America’s expensive interceptors

US signals readiness to strike Iran energy sector amid ceasefire tensions

US signals readiness to strike Iran energy sector amid ceasefire tensions

US warns Iran of strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of cease-fire deadline

US warns Iran of strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of cease-fire deadline

Pentagon and Vatican clash over disputed meeting amid Iran war tensions

Pentagon and Vatican clash over disputed meeting amid Iran war tensions

Hegseth claims major US victory as Iran’s military capabilities weakened

Hegseth claims major US victory as Iran’s military capabilities weakened

Trump vows action against media after Iran rescue leak controversy

Trump vows action against media after Iran rescue leak controversy

American fighter jet lost in Iran as US intensifies military operations

American fighter jet lost in Iran as US intensifies military operations

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