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Briefing: US to deploy more troops and warships to Middle East, despite Trump claiming to 'wind down' operation

Strategic angle: Despite President Trump's statements on reducing military presence, the US is increasing its forces in the Middle East.

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Briefing: Israel and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Strategic angle: An overview of Israel's stance and capabilities regarding weapons of mass destruction.

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Briefing: Taiwan concerned by depletion of US missile stocks during Iran war

Strategic angle: Some weapons used in Gulf would be crucial in early phases of any conflict with China

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Briefing: 'With Operation Epic Fury, the US turns pop culture into the language of Pentagon violence'

Strategic angle: An analysis of military communications and pop culture influences during the Trump administration.

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Briefing: Trump considers ‘winding down’ US military operations against Iran

Strategic angle: President says US ‘very close’ to meeting military objectives, though Pentagon orders more troops to Middle East

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Briefing: Trump EO keeps 'national focus' on Army-Navy

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring the College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.

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Briefing: Trump: U.S. could end Iran military operations 'right now' but will continue so Iran can 'never rebuild'

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump's comments followed reports that the Pentagon is sending up to 2,500 more Marines to the Middle East from San Diego.

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Briefing: Germany news: Merz campaigns, defense minister to Asia

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia.

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Briefing: Teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drives tank at military drill

Strategic angle: Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events, raising speculation about her future role.

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Venezuela interim president replaces top military commanders in sweeping reforms

Delcy Rodriguez implements major changes in military leadership following US intervention.

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Briefing: Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Strategic angle: As the Iran war continues apace, Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is sparking interest around the world.

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Israel Prime Minister: Iran has no capacity to enrich uranium, make ballistic missiles

Israel's Prime Minister asserts that Iran lacks the capability for uranium enrichment and ballistic missile production.

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Briefing: Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: 'This war must be stopped immediately'

Strategic angle: Qatar’s prime minister demands an immediate end to the conflict following missile strikes on energy facilities, urging Iran to halt attacks amid rising gas prices.

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Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys'

President Trump's National Economic Council director highlights the financial implications of ongoing military actions.

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Briefing: Trump's mediators offer Hamas formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza

Strategic angle: NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza's reconstruction.

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Briefing: 'Not our war': Palestinians mourn first dead after Iran missile fire

Strategic angle: The blast struck without warning in the Palestinian town of Beit Awa, killing four women inside a beauty salon.

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Briefing: REPLAY: Pentagon press conference on war in Middle East

Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with no set end date.

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Macron reveals 'Free France' as name of new aircraft carrier

The nuclear-powered vessel will be the largest warship in Europe, set to replace the Charles de Gaulle by 2038.

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Iranian Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Claims Lives of Elderly Couple

A tragic missile attack in Ramat Gan has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising tensions in the region.

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Briefing: Exclusive: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

Strategic angle: US considers military options as tensions escalate in the Iran conflict.