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Iran missile attack on Qatar causes 'extensive damage' to facility housing huge gas plant

Iran's Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Emirates.

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Briefing: In Sicily, anger erupts after US Navy helicopters land in a protected area

Strategic angle: Local officials condemned the use of military aircraft on a UNESCO-listed site, highlighting the ambiguity of Giorgia Meloni's stance on the war waged by the US and Israel.

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Briefing: Army General Gets A Little Too Drunk And Leaves Classified Documents On A European Train

Strategic angle: A military official's lapse in judgment raises concerns over security protocols.

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Israeli military says Iran has launched new barrage of missiles toward country

It says sirens are alerting residents in areas under attack and air defences have been activated.

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Briefing: How cyberattacks are being used as weapons in the Iran war

Strategic angle: State-linked and hacktivist groups have claimed a series of cyberattacks against the United States and Israel since the war with Iran began.

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Briefing: Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike on central Beirut has resulted in multiple casualties, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

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Briefing: What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

Strategic angle: US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran.

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Briefing: Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal

Strategic angle: CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

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IDF launches 'limited operation' in Lebanon as 'buffer zone expands significantly'

The Israeli military initiates ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation.

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Briefing: Second LPG Tanker Set to Reach India Amid Shortage

Strategic angle: The LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi is arriving in western India, escorted by the Indian Navy, as the country faces a supply shortage due to the conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Live: UAE intercepts Iranian fire as Israel strikes Tehran and Lebanon

Strategic angle: Explosions were heard over Dubai as the UAE military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, prompting airspace closure.

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Briefing: 'For Donald Trump, the Middle East war is a way to avenge the United States' past military traumas'

Strategic angle: Political scientist Marie-Cécile Naves analyzes the White House's sensationalist war communications strategy.

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Briefing: 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Strategic angle: Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

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Briefing: Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states

Strategic angle: Iran continues its military operations against Gulf states, leveraging a decentralized arsenal that defies claims of its decimation.

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Briefing: Europeans seek clarity about Trump's Iran war aims before agreeing to his warship demands

Strategic angle: Europeans are looking for clear objectives from Trump regarding Iran before committing to his naval requests.

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Briefing: Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies

Strategic angle: Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs.

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Briefing: Standard Lithium Bolsters National Security Focus by Adding Expert Critical Minerals and Defense Advisors

Strategic angle: Standard Lithium enhances its commitment to national security by appointing new advisors in critical minerals and defense.

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Briefing: Hormuz Becomes World's Most Expensive Waterway After 300% Surge in Risk Premiums

Strategic angle: Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums, and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.

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Mothers Defense (YC X26) Is Hiring in Austin

Explore job opportunities at Mothers Defense in Austin, a promising startup backed by Y Combinator.

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Briefing: Polymarket Gamblers Threaten to Kill Over Iran Missile Story

Strategic angle: Gamblers on Polymarket are making extreme threats over a disputed article.