Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs early on March 28, 2026.

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A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury over the US Central Command area of responsibility.

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10 US service members hurt, 'several refuelling aircraft' damaged at a military base

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US missile burn rate raises Pentagon alarm

Pentagon faces pressure as Tomahawk use surges raising concern over future readiness

This US Navy handout photo released by US Central Command public affairs shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) firing a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 1, 2026.

US-allies split on Iran: What’s driving divide at G7?

France, UK and Germany signal caution as US presses for support

Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha, EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand, France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for a family picture during a G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting with Partner Countries for talks at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Cernay-la-Ville outside Paris, on March 27, 2026.

10,000 troops, no new strikes: A pause or warning?

US builds pressure on Iran even as attacks are held back

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortres bomber lands at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 13, 2026.

Trump’s signature set to appear on US currency

Move tied to America’s 250th anniversary sparks legal and political debate

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Hormuz reality check: Tankers 'coming back', says US

US president claims negotiations are underway despite Tehran’s denial

A US B1 Lancer bomber takes off from RAF Fairford, England, Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Trump halts targeting of Iran power plants for 10 days

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Energy Operations Amid Talks

US President Donald Trump.

Iran fortifies Kharg as US weighs ground operation

Key oil hub turns flashpoint as Hormuz leverage and war risks intensify

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows a view of Iran's Kharg Island.

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