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Briefing: Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war

Strategic angle: Germany's Ramstein airbase is at the center of a heated debate regarding its involvement in U.S. military operations in the Middle East.

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‘Disturbing trend’ of US-Israeli strikes hitting non-military targets in Iran

Recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran have increasingly targeted non-military sites, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

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Briefing: Zelenskyy warns US-Iran war could divert critical aid from Ukraine

Strategic angle: President Zelenskyy has cautioned that ongoing conflicts may jeopardize essential military support for Ukraine.

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Briefing: Trump weighs military operation to extract Iran’s uranium

Strategic angle: Discussion of potential military action to secure uranium resources.

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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal as search continues for missing US pilot

US President Donald Trump warns Tehran of dire consequences if a deal is not reached within 48 hours amid ongoing search efforts for a downed American pilot.

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Briefing: German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive?

Strategic angle: Germany plans to launch the world's largest frigate, the F126, by 2029, aimed at enhancing its naval capabilities.

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Briefing: Bushehr: Iran's Only Nuclear Power Plant

Strategic angle: An overview of Iran's sole nuclear facility and its significance in the energy sector.

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Briefing: Young German Men Refusing Military Service

Strategic angle: As the Bundeswehr faces a soldier shortage, more young men are opting out of voluntary military service.

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How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran?

Strategic angle: Former senior CIA and head of Interfor Academy assess the potential intelligence failures in U.S. preparation for Iran war. The post How Good is Our Intelligence on Iran? appeared first on Just Security.

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Briefing: RFI Investigation: Ukrainian military in Libya and the strike on the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz

Strategic angle: French journalists report the presence of more than 200 Ukrainian military specialists in Libya and their alleged involvement in the attack on the Arctic Metagaz vessel using a maritime drone.

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Briefing: What is Israel's military objective in Lebanon?

Strategic angle: Israel's operations in Lebanon raise concerns about a potential new occupation as it seeks to weaken Hezbollah.

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Briefing: Exclusive: US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Strategic angle: US intelligence reports indicate that Iran's control over the Hormuz Strait is expected to persist, raising concerns over global oil supply.

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Briefing: Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, New York Times reports

Strategic angle: A second US Air Force plane has reportedly crashed in the Persian Gulf region, according to a report by the New York Times.

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Briefing: Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

Strategic angle: Trump's proposal aims to increase military funding while cutting back on domestic initiatives.

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Briefing: Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production

Strategic angle: Israel claims significant damage to Iran's steel production, impacting its military capabilities.

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Briefing: UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says

Strategic angle: Gulf countries including Kuwait face increased threats amid escalating tensions in the region.

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Briefing: Marine archaeologists discover Danish warship destroyed by Nelson’s fleet 225 years ago

Strategic angle: Excavation efforts are underway for the Dannebroge before a housing project begins.

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Briefing: People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

Strategic angle: Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’

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Briefing: Russia conducts massive rolling aerial attacks on Ukraine

Strategic angle: Russia's latest military strategy involves extensive drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region.

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Trump Sacks Attorney General Bondi, Hegseth Asks US Army Chief of Staff to Step Down

US President Donald Trump makes significant changes in his administration, firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and prompting Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to request the resignation of the Army Chief of Staff.