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US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands

The UK government has firmly asserted that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands “rests with the UK”, pushing back against reports that the United States could reconsider its stance on the disputed territory.

The Times of India

Trump’s bellicose presidency is a 'golden opportunity' for defense firms, and business is booming

Record military spending and enormous order backlogs put contractors in the driving seat.

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Hegseth’s Pentagon fires watchdog for its own military publication Stars and Stripes

‘Apparently the Pentagon also doesn’t want you to hear from me anymore about threats to the editorial independence of Stars and Stripes. They fired me,’ ombudsman Jacqueline Smith wrote

The Independent UK

Hegseth believes the US Military should win the Nobel Peace prize every year because evidently, peace is all about fighting ‘a war the right way’

With a new press corps comes new questions.

We Got This Covered

‘Petty middle-school drama’: Fears of firings permeate through Pentagon after high-profile ousters

‘There's a lot of confusion and head-shaking,’ an administration official said

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth reignites Pope Leo feud with remark during Iran war presser

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Pope Leo's criticism of the Iran conflict, stating, "Pope's gonna do his thing, that's fine," during a Pentagon press briefing.

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Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like

Pentagon officials accuse Defense Sec Pete Hegseth of fostering toxic culture, impacting leadership amid Iran conflict. Key dismissals raise concerns over strategic stability and decision-making.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth shrugs off Pope’s criticism of Trump and Iran war: ‘We know what authority we have’

‘Pope’s gonna do his thing, that’s fine,’ Hegseth said at Friday morning Pentagon briefing

The Independent UK

Spanish President Dismisses Reporting About Pentagon Considering Suspending Spain From NATO

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez dismissed reporting claiming that the Pentagon is considering suspending the country from NATO.

International Business Times

‘Helped rebuild Sleepy Joe Biden’s depleted Navy’: Trump is all praise for ousted Navy chief even as Pentagon admits his leadership was a disaster

President Donald Trump is publicly praising his recently ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan, calling him a “long time friend” who did an “outstanding job” rebuilding the Navy. This comes just a day after the Pentagon removed Phelan from his post following months of tensions with senior leadership. Trump’s Truth Social…

The Mary Sue

The U.S. military may have already used up half of its most expensive missiles, and it could take up to 4 years to rebuild its stockpiles

“The diminished munitions stockpiles have created a near-term risk,” analysts warned in a recent report. “The levels today will constrain U.S. operations should a future conflict arise.”

Fortune

Hegseth tells Europe to ‘stop talking and get in a boat’ to help open Strait of Hormuz

US secretary of defence told Europe and Asia that the time for a ‘free ride’ on American protection is over

The Independent UK

Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?

Proposal said to be contained in internal Pentagon email is thought to be bid to punish European countries for failing to assist in war in Iran

The Guardian - UK

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Latin Times

U.S.-UK Rift Over Iran Could Impact Falklands (MALVINAS) Sovereignty Support- REPORT

A newly surfaced report indicates that the United States is evaluating whether to reconsider its long-standing support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas,) in what could signal a rare shift in transatlantic relations.

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Pentagon email exposes Donald Trump’s plan to punish NATO allies who refused to back Iran war, and Spain is first in the crosshairs

Washington is keeping score.

The Independent UK

US suggests suspending Spain from Nato as rift with Trump deepens

Spain has dismissed reports suggesting the Pentagon is considering punitive measures against the country for its reluctance to support US operations in the Iran war.

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax

President accuses Britain of trying to ‘make an easy buck’ from American tech firms, weeks after warning UK–US trade deal can be changed

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The Guardian - UK

EU leaders look to little-known mutual assistance pact amid Trump Nato jibes

Members to plan how to assist each other in event of attack as transatlantic alliance faces worst crisis in its history

The Guardian - UK

UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo

Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war

International Business Times

Pentagon Reportedly Considering Suspending Spain From NATO Due To Frustration Over Iran War

The Pentagon is considering a range of options to show its discontent to NATO over what it claims is its lack of aid during the Iran war, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Could Trump’s anger over Iran really impact the UK’s Falkland’s claim?

Downing Street has insisted the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands ‘rests with the UK’

Evening Standard

No 10: Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance

A Pentagon email suggested Donald Trump’s US administration could review its position on the UK’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

Euronews

Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO, leaked email suggests

An internal Pentagon email has revealed US anger at Spain and other NATO allies over blocked bases for Iran strikes and hints at pressure over defence spending.

Euronews

Pentagon email floats punishing NATO allies over Iran war

Washington has been considering sanctioning NATO allies over their non-involvement in the Iran war, with Spain in the spotlight after refusing the US use of its bases and airspace, according to reports.

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