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Donald Trump pulls his top general into the Oval Office over the Strait of Hormuz – the answer left him with zero good options

It’s not as simple as it looks.

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The Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian 'kill box,' preventing the U.S. Navy from securing it right now and letting tankers pass through freely

"Iran has extensive tunnel networks to protect and launch such vessels surreptitiously, including midget submarines and other submersibles useful for mine laying."

Fortune

'We are simply not ready': US says its military cannot escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz right now

America's military is currently unable to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that military assets are focused on Iran's offensive capabilities. Escort operations are expected soon, possibly by month's end. US forces have eliminated Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines near the strait.

The Times of India

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Pentagon disclosed only 8 serious injuries in Iran, but a leaked casualty figure – nearly 20 times higher – forced them to come clean

The cat’s out of the bag.

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Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know

The Iran war is testing America's ability to combat swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they can be

The Independent UK

US says it’s ‘eliminated’ 16 of Iran’s mine-laying ships

US Central Command has released footage showing Iranian naval vessels being destroyed by US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom said that 16 mine-layers were among the targets "eliminated" on Tuesday. General Dan Caine, US Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that destroying Iran's navy is a…

The Independent UK

Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war

Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels

The Guardian - UK

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US spent $5 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of attacks on Iran, docs show

‘$5.6 billion could have paid for over 356,000 Medicare or 568,00 Medicaid enrollees,’ one social media user commented

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham Slams Arab Allies Over Iran War: 'I Go To South Carolina And I'm Asking Them To Send Their Sons And Daughters To The Mideast'

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham slammed the U.S.'s Arab allies over their approach to the war in Iran, urging them to join the attacks and get Tehran to capitulate.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet

Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties

The Guardian - US

Trump faces pressure as Gulf countries angry with lack of notice about Iran strikes

Soem suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dragged President Donald Trump into a needless war

The Independent UK

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

Chair of joint chiefs of staff and others in classified meeting said Iran is trying to get US to spend its munitions

The Guardian - US

Iran Officer Who Led Trump Assassination Attempt is Dead, Hegseth Says

Pete Hegseth confirms the death of an Iranian officer linked to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, following the sinking of an Iranian warship.

International Business Times UK

WW2 Fact-Check: Iranian Warship Reportedly First Torpedo Casualty in Decades

A U.S. submarine has reportedly sunk an Iranian warship, marking the first successful torpedo attack since World War II. Explore the details of this significant military event.

International Business Times UK

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The Independent UK

What Israel’s Netanyahu said to Trump during secret phone call that led to Iran strikes: report

Trump has said Iran was ‘going to attack first’ if the U.S. didn’t strike

The Times of India

Middle East tensions: Iran firing fewer missiles as US expands strikes deeper inland, says top General

Iran's missile and drone attacks have significantly decreased, according to US military chief General Dan Caine. Despite this, Washington is expanding its offensive deeper into Iranian territory. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the US is winning, highlighting a submarine sinking an Iranian warship. The conflict has widened regionally, causing displacement…

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Raising Caine

Photographers have their photo taken by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in the Capitol on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Hegseth blasts ‘fake news’ for reporting deaths of US service members: ‘Press only wants to make the president look bad’

Six U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command center in Kuwait

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The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth says Iranian regime is ‘toast’ as US expands military offensive

The Pentagon chief claims Tehran ‘cannot outlast’ US as strikes intensify and civilian toll climbs

The Independent UK

Hegseth proclaims ‘America is winning’ during Pentagon briefing on Iran war: Live updates

Hegseth also criticized the media for not focusing on the US successes

The Independent UK

Inside the first 48 hours of Trump’s attacks on Iran

More than 10,000 rounds fired and 1,000 targets hit within 24 hours after Trump’s order to commence strikes

The Guardian - US

Hegseth says US won’t get ‘bogged down’ in Iran – but doesn’t rule out sending troops

Defense secretary refuses to establish timeline for how long operation will continue in first public remarks since strikes

The Independent UK

The 9 words from Trump that launched military strikes on Iran

Trump authorized ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Friday afternoon, officials confirmed

Axios

Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

"We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize U.S. losses."

The Times of India

'Not about democracy building': What are America's objectives in Iran? US general expects 'more losses'

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military operations against Iran are not a nation-building effort like the Iraq War, emphasizing a focus on destroying Iran's missile threat and nuclear advancement. More US casualties are anticipated as the campaign is described as a "clear, devastating, decisive mission" not aimed at…

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