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’ The Independent UK · Apr 24
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. Evening Standard · Apr 24
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 · Apr 24
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. Euronews · Apr 24
UK insists Falklands sovereignty ‘rests with UK’ after Trump threat to withdraw US backing No 10 was forced to respond after an internal Pentagon email set out options for Mr Trump’s administration to punish Nato allies for refusing to join the US-Israeli strikes against Iran The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump mulling US position on Falklands amid frustration with UK over Iran war The US president is an ally of Argentina’s Javier Milei and Mr Trump’s relationship with Sir Keir Starmer has deteriorated since the Iran war started. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Pentagon UFO Files Leak Claims 'Non-Human Craft' Hidden in Secret Programme Denied to Top Officials Leaked claims and insider testimony suggest the US government may secretly hold non-human technology, with allegations of a classified program handling recovered UFOs and potential biological entities. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Fired Navy secretary refused to leave post until Trump told him direct Latest military leader to lose their job under Hegseth attempted to ask president directly to keep role, reports say The Independent UK · Apr 24
Firing fears ripple through "Mean Girls" Pentagon "It feels so much like petty, high-school or middle-school drama." Axios · Apr 24
Pentagon floats suspending Spain from Nato and punishing other allies over perceived lack of support in Iran war The Trump administration renewed its verbal attacks on Nato and ‘free riding’ countries Friday The Independent UK · Apr 24
The staggering amount the US has spent on weapons during the Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 24
US has ‘burned through’ billions of dollars’ worth of critical weapons supplies in the Iran war, report claims The conflict has already cost the United States more than $25 billion, according to a study conducted by the American Enterprise Institute The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump news at a glance: a tale of two blockades as US and Iran spin their control over strait of Hormuz US report warns it could take six months to clear strait of mines as Trump declares ‘total control’ over key waterway – key US politics stories from Thursday 23 April at a glance The Guardian - US · Apr 24
'Weeks, Not Years': Why Experts Believe the Secret of Alien Life Is Finally About to Break UFO researchers say upcoming US defence files on unexplained phenomena could reveal proof of alien life within weeks, potentially supporting claims extraterrestrials are already on Earth, even as mainstream scientists remain deeply sceptical. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war
We Got This Covered · Apr 23 Navy Secretary John Phelan was on Capitol Hill talking shipbuilding all day. Hours later, he learned he was fired by reading it on X The military purge continues.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 'Completely Unacceptable': Strait of Hormuz Could Take 6 Months to Fully Open But Pentagon Dismisses Report The Pentagon denies claims that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.
Fortune · Apr 23 Trump's strategy for a mined-shut Strait of Hormuz: appease Joe Rogan with psychedelics and weed Joe Rogan claims Trump calls him "liberal" but he shows up at the White House as Theo Von flirts with Bernie Sanders — and a global recession looms.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
The Guardian - US · Apr 23 Trump’s navy secretary ousted over dispute about shipbuilding John Phelan firing caused by poor relationship with Pete Hegseth and slow movement on shipbuilding, sources say
The Guardian - US · Apr 23 Lockheed Martin CEO sees Trump’s Pentagon as ‘golden opportunity’ for growth Jim Taiclet spoke in earnings call as company expands contracts with the US government amid the Iran war
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine boats in Hormuz Iranians are ‘having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is’, says president
International Business Times · Apr 23 Trump Says Iranian Officials Can't Figure Out 'Who Their Leader Is': 'They Just Don't Know!' President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iranian officials are "having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is" as the fate of negotiations continues to be uncertain.
International Business Times · Apr 23 Is Hung Cao the New Acting Navy Secretary? Inside John Phelan's Resignation and Sudden Leadership Shake-Up Hung Cao becomes Acting Navy Secretary following John Phelan's sudden resignation. Cao's controversial past remarks and military background spark debate amid Pentagon leadership changes.