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‘Trump considered nuclear strike on Iran’: Ex-CIA analyst makes explosive claim, says General Dan Caine ‘shot down’ proposal

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims President Trump considered a nuclear strike on Iran. He alleges Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine firmly rejected the idea, preventing its execution. Johnson explained the military chain of command and the potential for Caine's resignation if overruled, adding context to Trump's…

The Times of India

Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson revealed President Donald Trump inquired about using nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine reportedly denied the request. Johnson stated Caine's firm refusal prevented nuclear action. Trump later publicly affirmed no nuclear weapons would be used. This discussion occurred amidst discussions…

The Economic Times

From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz

Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom

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US sows confusion amid Hormuz efforts

The Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followed by threats of bombing. The U.S. military protected ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the strategy shifted, with the president pausing operations to seek a deal. This inconsistent messaging…

The Economic Times

‘Sharks with laser beams’: The Joint Chiefs chairman just responded to Iran’s kamikaze dolphin reports with an Austin Powers quote

Just when you thought you’d heard it all.

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15,000 US troops deployed to escort tankers through Hormuz but the real question is why Trump’s blockade is making oil prices worse

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that 15,000 U.S. troops are now stationed in the Strait of Hormuz to escort oil tankers through the heavily contested waterway. The deployment is part of “Project Freedom,” a new military operation launched to break Iran’s blockade and restore global oil flow. However, while…

The Mary Sue

US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal

The announcement came after military leaders and US secretary of state Marco Rubio insisted a ceasefire in the Middle East was still holding.

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Oil price edges lower as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz 'Project Freedom'

Trump announces he is temporarily pausing his initiative to guide ships out of the crucial waterway

Evening Standard

Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise a deal with Iran

US president says he is pausing US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the strait of Hormuz but blockade remains

The Guardian - UK

Pete Hegseth weighs in on attack dolphin controversy in bizarre Iran war twist: ‘Can’t confirm nor deny’

Hard to know what's real and what's fake.

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Pentagon Briefing on Hormuz Strait Takes Bizarre Turn as Hegseth Denies Iran Has 'Kamikaze Dolphins'

The claim followed a report from The Wall Street Journal last week which claimed that Iranian officials had discussed the possible use of dolphins trained to carry mines toward enemy vessels

Latin Times

US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over

ANALYSIS — Even if a recent flareup of military skirmishes in the Middle East merely continues but does not escalate, the clashes cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s formal assertion to Congress on May 1 that hostilities between American and Iran have “terminated.” The renewed fighting has put intense strain…

Roll Call

Nations with ‘equity stake’ in Strait of Hormuz should assist, says US general

The White House has been deeply critical of the response by the UK and other allies to the Gulf crisis.

Evening Standard

White House gave Iran private message before new Hormuz operation

Despite the warning, the Iranians launched a string of attacks.

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Euronews

Iran should 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal with US, Donald Trump says

Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Hegseth says ‘ceasefire not over’ while Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’

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Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Iran waters: ‘Like sharks with laser beams?’

Defense Secretary refuses to confirm or deny whether America possesses cetaceans with combat capabilities

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The Guardian - US

‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges

Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out

The Mary Sue

Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

The Independent UK

Trump ‘briefed on special forces mission’ to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile

Donald Trump reportedly received a high-level briefing on new military options against Iran from Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine on Thursday. Options discussed included potential “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure and an operation to control parts of…

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‘I’m actually quoting you’: Pete Hegseth called a Democrat’s question partisan. Then she revealed whose words they actually were

Uno reverse!

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

Euronews

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’

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