Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Mar 27
Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk The decision also halted Trump's directive that ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's services The Independent UK · Mar 27
Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's ban on Anthropic Anthropic argued that the supply chain risk designation was causing immediate and irreparable harm. Axios · Mar 26
Federal judge sides with Anthropic in first round of standoff with Pentagon Face-off is over company’s refusal to let defense department use its AI model in autonomous weapons systems The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Scoop: Altman told staff he tried to "save" Anthropic in Pentagon clash Altman privately vented that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had spent years trying to undermine him. Axios · Mar 26
Pete Hegseth given brutal new nickname by Pentagon staffers, report says Trump praised Hegseth this week as an early and enthusiastic supporter of his Iran military campaign The Independent UK · Mar 26
Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war Many of the potential plans for a "final blow" center around islands in the Gulf. Axios · Mar 26
Dollar Supported by Iran War and Slumping Stocks The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.35%. The dollar rose on Thursday as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weighed heavily on stocks and boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Thursday’s decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year low is... Barchart · Mar 26
The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war Air superiority is supposed to deliver a quick triumph. But history has shown that promise to be written on the wind The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of… Roll Call · Mar 26
Majority of Americans say military action has gone too far in Iran – as US deploys 1000 troops to Middle East The US is sending more than 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as part of the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Pentagon has confirmed. The Independent UK · Mar 26
Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’ The Guardian - US · Mar 26
Euronews · Mar 26 Pentagon mulls redirecting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, reports claim With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also in terms of military aid, US media reported Thursday.
The Conversation · Mar 26 God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support America’s secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, sports an array of tattoos with Christian messaging, including one which reads “Deus Vult”, God wills it, and is associated with the medieval crusades. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, while leading a Christian service at the Pentagon on March 25,…
Barchart · Mar 26 Iran Ceasefire Doubts Boost the Dollar The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar is climbing today as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weigh on stocks and boost safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year low is a...
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Hegseth Calls for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies at Pentagon Prayer Service A Pentagon official's prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies has sparked a debate on the role of religion in military leadership.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Pentagon prepares for massive ‘final blow’ on Iran that could include ground troops and bombing campaign: report The plans come as Trump warned Iran to make a deal to end the war ‘before it’s too late’
International Business Times UK · Mar 26 Republicans Shut Down Congress to 'Protect' Trump Jr. From Testifying About His Firm's £484M Pentagon Windfall Explore the controversy as House Republicans block a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. over a $620M Pentagon loan tied to his venture-backed firm, raising oversight concerns.
The Times of India · Mar 26 Pentagon weighs redirecting Ukraine-bound weapons to Middle East as Iran war strains US munitions: Report The Pentagon is reportedly considering rerouting some weapons, including air defence interceptors, originally destined for Ukraine to the Middle East due to strains on US stockpiles from the ongoing Iran war. This move highlights the difficult choices Washington faces in balancing support for Kyiv with its operational needs in the…
Axios · Mar 26 Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived Here's one possibility to keep an eye on.
Axios · Mar 26 Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war Multiple scenarios under consideration involve thousands of boots on the ground.
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Hegseth leads Pentagon Christian service with prayer for ‘overwhelming violence’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance