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What in God’s name is Pete Hegseth doing in Iran? Religious framing of war is ‘unlike anything we’ve seen,’ experts say

IN FOCUS: ‘He's making it clear that this is Jesus versus Muhammad,’ the founder of a religious freedom advocacy group tells Brendan Rascius, while a former US ambassador calls Hegseth’s war religiosity ‘performance art’

The Independent UK

Trump mocked Starmer and Royal Navy’s ‘old’ warships. But the reality is far different

Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the UK’s naval capabilities

The Independent UK

What Is BlackRock? Pete Hegseth Allegedly Caught Trying to Profit off Iran War With Defence Stock Trades

Questions mount over BlackRock and alleged defence stock trades linked to Pete Hegseth before the Iran conflict, raising concerns about insider trading and national security.

International Business Times UK

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Kid Rock defends Army helicopter flyover at his mansion amid taxpayer funds row

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth’s 'back to the Stone Age' threat to Iran draws swift consulate response

President Trump warned Iran would be hit "extremely hard" in the coming weeks, aiming to return the nation to the "Stone Age." This aggressive rhetoric follows ongoing hostilities and a shift in US stated goals, drawing sharp criticism from Iran's consulate in Mumbai. The consulate highlighted Iran's ancient heritage, asserting…

The Times of India

Kid Rock slams criticism of ‘harmless’ stunt of military helicopters flying by his home and says it’s not the first time

An ethics group is calling on the Pentagon inspector general to investigate the alleged ‘staged political stunt’

The Independent UK

Donald Trump, man-baby leader of the free world, is having an epic tantrum. Anthony Albanese must call it out

Australia’s obsequiousness to Trump’s America has gone way beyond the national interest

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Trump Bullying Allies To Help in Iran Suggests He Knows the War Is Not Going Well

NATO allies aren’t obligated to join the war. The sooner Trump accepts that, the better.

Reason

Trump purposely contradicts himself on Iran war so not even his team knows what he’s thinking: ‘That’s the plan’

‘He contradicts himself regularly, so nobody knows what he's thinking,’ a U.S. official said

The Independent UK

So Donald Trump helps Iran choke off the Strait of Hormuz, and now he’s telling the world to figure out their own oil supply

President Donald Trump has launched another sharp critique against European nations for not joining his war on Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” by force if they’re worried about fuel prices. This comes as several European countries are actively pushing back against the conflict, with France blocking…

The Mary Sue

‘Making the president look bad’: Pete Hegseth slams coverage of U.S. soldiers killed in action during Iran war

Fake news at it again, right?

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Vance vs Rubio: Iran Clash Reveals GOP's 2028 Divisions—'Different Casts of Mind,' Says Experts

Explore the contrasting perspectives of Marco Rubio and JD Vance on the Iran conflict and its implications for the Republican Party's future.

International Business Times UK

US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance

While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readiness

The Guardian - UK

Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones doubles down on criticism of former ally Trump: ‘We’re in free fall’

Alex Jones claimed that President Trump needs ‘intervention’ and that top administration officials are ‘freaked out’

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The Independent UK

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins says Royal Navy will not be war-ready until the end of this decade

The Guardian - US

Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home

Pentagon chief’s remarks come after US army said crews suspended amid investigation into incident in Tennessee

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo's Stark Warning: 'Hands Full of Blood' Leaders Cannot Justify War Following Pete Hegseth's Prayer

Pope Leo continues to plead for a ceasefire and a ban on airstrikes. The pontiff has also addressed Trump directly amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

The Independent UK

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon

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Latin Times

Iranian Forces Are Recruiting Children as Young as 12 as 'Volunteers' in Security Roles: Report

Rumors about the IRGC recruiting children and young adults were confirmed by a BBC World investigation and by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official, who said the organization enrolls "volunteers" aged 12 and older.

The Independent UK

Pentagon looking at using anti-drone lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: report

Sources told The New York Times that the powerful technology is being considered at Fort Lesley J. McNair base in Southwest Washington D.C.

The Independent UK

Trump has called on the ‘God Squad’ to help override endangered animal protections and allow more oil drilling

The exemption could harm ‘dozens of imperiled species,’ including whales and sea turtles, wildlife activists have warned

International Business Times

Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

Euronews

Iran has 'necessary will' to end war but seeking guarantees, Pezeshkian tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

The Independent UK

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

The Times of India

Did Karoline Leavitt order to take down her 'double-chin photo'? Here's what happened

A turkey and a smiling Karoline Leavitt, carrying his son. It's a simple photo but is now going viral on social media with the claim that the White House press secretary did not like her weird angle photo and reached out to the agency that took the photo. The New…

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