Donald Trump’s bold claim about Hormuz protection quickly fizzles out with a sheepish ‘hopefully’ just sentences later As always, Trump is trying to manifest the future he wants. Through bluster. We Got This Covered · Mar 16
‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan. The Times of India · Mar 16
Bill Maher went from Trump praise to a full-on roast of his ‘baffling’ incompetence, and people are wondering if gas prices triggered it He doesn’t see how Trump did not account for something so obvious. We Got This Covered · Mar 15
Ten Great March Madness Cinderella Stories You May Have Forgotten An eight-team tournament winner, David Robinson’s Navy squad and a First Four participant’s deep run highlight NCAA tournament stories worth remembering. Sports Illustrated · Mar 15
Pentagon Sends 2,200 Marines, Tripoli Amphibious Group Toward Middle East The Pentagon has ordered a Marine expeditionary unit with about 2,200 Marines and three Navy amphibious warships from Japan toward the Middle East. International Business Times · Mar 13
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 · Mar 13
KC-135 Iraq Crash: CENTCOM Investigates After $39.6M US Tanker Goes Down Near Al-Asad The latest on the US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. Investigators rule out hostile fire, but the crew's fate remains uncertain. Stay updated on this critical military incident. International Business Times UK · Mar 13
Iran’s simplest weapon is now holding the global economy hostage Sea mines predate World War I, cost less than a used car, and can snap a ship in half. They also might be in the most important waterway on Earth. Fortune · Mar 13
Did Iran hit US warship Abraham Lincoln? What we know Iran's IRGC Navy claimed to have struck the USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, rendering it non-operational. However, the US has denied this, stating the carrier continues its operations. Separately, a US Navy vessel reportedly fired on an Iranian ship that approached the Abraham Lincoln, with the Iranian vessel's status… The Times of India · Mar 13
'They were going to take over Middle East': Trump says Iran had 1,200 missiles pointed at four countries US President Donald Trump asserted Iran has amassed approximately 1,200 missiles targeting Middle Eastern nations, amidst escalating tensions following threats from Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump suggested Khamenei, despite injury speculation, is likely alive and urged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran lacks a significant… The Times of India · Mar 13
Who let the dogs out? Aussie para-pooches steal show Service dog fever has well and truly hit the Milan-Cortina Games, with first-time Australian Paralympian Matt Brumby's Willow stealing the spotlight. AAP · Mar 12
Trump promised US Navy protection for ships in Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is blowing up vessels and the Navy is nowhere to be found Operation Epic Blunder continues. We Got This Covered · Mar 12
How Alan Ritchson Is Reversing The 'Marvelization' Of Action Heroes With War Machine And New Navy SEAL Movie Ritchson's War Machine: 1. Marvel's War Machine: 0. Cinemablend · Mar 12
I’ve Bid Adieu to These Winter Trends—6 Spring-Ready Swaps I’m Shopping at Nordstrom Instead Right this way to warm-weather outfit inspiration. Marie Claire · Mar 12
Woman & Home · Mar 12 Carole Middleton just made a stylish debut at Cheltenham in navy and chocolate brown - and her hat looks rather familiar We've not seen her at these races before and she stuck to neutral colours and classic silhouettes with a country chic flourish
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Trump pulled mine-sweepers from the Middle East and they’re sitting in Philadelphia as the Iran War rages The Navy went through with plans to pull the ships from service despite ongoing tensions with Iran
International Business Times UK · Mar 11 Global Oil Supply at Risk As US Navy Refuses to Escort Commercial Tankers Through Hormuz in Fear of Iranian Attacks The US Navy has declined daily shipping requests for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of Iranian attacks as too high amid the ongoing conflict.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Deleted social media post from Trump’s energy secretary sends oil markets into frenzy: report Earlier Tuesday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright wrote on X that the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz
International Business Times UK · Mar 10 10 Photos of Ted Carter's Wife, Lynda Kohlhepp: Meet the Navy Wife of 45 Years Facing Ohio State University President's Public Scandal Who is Lynda Kohlhepp? Meet Ted Carter's wife of 45 years whose life as a Navy spouse and university leader's partner is under the spotlight after the Ohio State president's resignation scandal.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 HMS Dragon crew’s tearful families open up on farewell: ‘He’s struggling, he won’t see his daughter for four months’ Family members spoke of their pride and emotion as the warship left Portsmouth for eastern Mediterranean
The Times of India · Mar 10 'More fun to sink them': Trump recounts exchange with US military after strike on Iran navy ships US President Donald Trump said American forces sank dozens of Iranian naval vessels during the ongoing conflict with Iran, remarking that US military officials preferred destroying the ships rather than capturing them. Speaking about the attacks, Trump said he had questioned why the vessels were not seized instead of sunk.
International Business Times UK · Mar 10 Who is Ted Carter Jr.'s Wife? Meet Lynda Kohlhepp, His Wife of Nearly 45 Years Learn about Lynda Kohlhepp, Ted Carter Jr.'s wife of nearly 45 years, and her life supporting his Navy and university career.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash A federal jury in Mississippi has acquitted a former military aircraft engineer of lying and obstruction of justice following a deadly 2017 military place crash
Evening Standard · Mar 9 King jokes with Sir Viv Richards about his cricket attempts in Royal Navy Charles said playing cricket across the Caribbean islands during his service with the Royal Navy ‘nearly killed me’.
The Independent UK · Mar 9 King Charles jokes with cricket legend on how playing the sport in Caribbean ‘nearly killed’ him King Charles was presented with a signed bat from Sir Viv Richards at the annual Commonwealth Day reception at St James’s Palace