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Pope Leo XIV Slams Trump, Says Jesus 'Does Not Listen' to Prayers of Those Who Wage War

Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday homily to declare that Jesus does not hear the prayers of those who wage war, challenging Trump and Hegseth's religious justification for conflict.

International Business Times UK

Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’

Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after US defence secretary’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’

The Guardian - UK

US plots Iran ground assault as 10,000 troops ready and Marines surge into Middle East

Pentagon prepares for ‘major escalation’ that could last weeks as war-gamed plans move forward, Houthi attacks widen the conflict and fears grow over global oil and trade routes being hit

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Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit as Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

US president claims ‘serious discussions’ are ongoing with Iran to end the war in Iran

The Independent UK

Full scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

The US military is developing plans for potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from targeted raids to limited troop deployments, as a contingency measure. While the White House maintains no decision has been made, the Pentagon is preparing options to neutralize specific threats, reflecting a widening gap between readiness and…

The Times of India

Pentagon waits for Trump’s approval after planning ‘weeks of ground operations’ in Iran, report says

It’s still unclear whether the president will approve any of the plans, according to the report

The Independent UK

Anger at Iran war is growing among ‘more-right wing White House staffers,’ insider claims

‘They’re very frustrated,’ an insider said. ‘They didn’t love the war to start with’

The Independent UK

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One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Blocks 2 Black And 2 Female Officers' Promotions— Army Careers Upended In Row

A high-stakes Pentagon decision by Pete Hegseth has halted promotions for four army officers, sparking a debate over fairness and political influence in the military.

International Business Times UK

Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's +5% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher,...

Barchart

What to know about Iran's military as the U.S. weighs ground operations

The U.S. is developing military operations for a "final blow."

Axios

From Kharg to Qeshm: 6 Iranian Islands Trump may target amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The US is reportedly considering military options against Iran, focusing on key Persian Gulf islands vital for oil exports and naval control. Plans reportedly include ground and bombing operations, with potential targets like Kharg Island, a major oil hub, and Larak Island, crucial for Strait of Hormuz monitoring. Seizing these…

The Times of India

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

US defense secretary axed the four officers’ names from list to become one-star generals, the New York Times reports

The Guardian - US

US-Iran war in numbers: Thousands killed and billions spent as fragile ceasefire takes effect

IN FOCUS: Iran and the US have agreed a temporary ceasefire after 39 days of war. James C. Reynolds reports on the costs of the conflict to date

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MS NOW's Jen Psaki Laughs Through Segment Mocking Trump as Lawrence O'Donnell Criticises Pentagon

MS NOW hosts Jen Psaki and Lawrence O'Donnell openly mocked Donald Trump and his defence chief Pete Hegseth over new Pentagon press restrictions, with Psaki branding the president an 'insecure man baby' as she laughed on air.

MarketBeat

How Maven Turns Palantir's Biggest Risk Into Its Biggest Strength

Palantir’s Maven program is now a Pentagon system of record, turning government dependency into durable growth and strengthening PLTR’s long-term outlook

The Independent UK

Officials worried about Tomahawk missiles supply running low after 850 fired into Iran

Pentagon officials are reportedly concerned about an "alarmingly low" supply of Tomahawk missiles after the U.S. military fired approximately 850 into Iran during the ongoing four-week conflict.

Latin Times

U.S. Reportedly Able To Confirm It Has Destroyed a Third Of Iran's Missile Stockpile

The U.S. is able to confirm that it has effectively destroyed a third of Iran's vast missile stockpile, according to a new report.

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth removes two Black officers and two women from Army promotion list

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Barchart

Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Protracted Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a 1-week high and is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today’s +3% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher, potentially...

Latin Times

U.S. Appears To Have Dropped Anti Tank Mines In Southern Iran As Pentagon Considers Sending 10,000 Additional Troops To The Region

The U.S. appears to have dropped anti-tank mines over a village in southern Iran, according to open source research group Bellingcat.

The Independent UK

Hegseth removes four officers – two women and two Black men – from military promotion list: report

Defense secretary reportedly removed the names of officers himself before list of potential promotions went to the White House

The Independent UK

US has fired 850 Tomahawk missiles into Iran - leaving some officials concerned about dwindling supply

The rate at which the U.S. military has used the Tomahawk missiles in the Iran war has reportedly prompted internal talks about increasing supplies

Tom’s Hardware

US judge sides with Anthropic, says company supply chain risk branding over Pentagon disagreement 'Orwellian' — Trump slapped AI company with designation after it refused to lower its guardrails for the military

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Pentagon cannot brand Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" simply because it refused to give in to its demands.

Fortune

Rogue AI is already here

Deleting your email, mining its own crypto, even writing a hit piece on you. Three real incidents in three weeks prove the sci-fi debate is over.

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