U.S. Sanctions Target Turkish Bank Linked to Iranian Financial Network
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned a Turkish bank it identified as a key financial conduit supporting Iran’s economy and evading international restrictions.
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US and China Align on Preventing Iran’s Nuclear Armament
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that both Washington and Beijing agree Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, highlighting rare bipartisan coordination.
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US Military Conducts Strikes in Iran as Tehran Launches Missile and Drone Counterattacks
The US military executed strikes inside Iran, prompting Tehran to respond by launching missile and drone attacks on multiple regional targets amid escalating tensions.
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Israel Detains Hamas Intelligence Leader in Coordinated Daylight Operation
Israeli forces conducted a high-profile daytime raid resulting in the capture of Hamas’s top intelligence official amid intense drone strikes in the area.
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US Army Secretary Resigns Citing Disputes with Defense Secretary Amid Iran Conflict
The US Army Secretary stepped down due to ongoing disagreements with the Defense Secretary as tensions escalate related to the conflict with Iran.
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Leading US AI Data Firms Supply Information to Chinese and Pentagon Projects Simultaneously
A US lawmaker warns that top American AI companies provide data both to Chinese artificial intelligence platforms and Pentagon-backed initiatives, raising concerns over national security.
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US Air Force Invests $766 Million to Upgrade B-52 Bomber Radar and Weapons Systems
The US Air Force has launched a major modernization effort for the B-52 bomber, including advanced radar installation and weapons system upgrades, extending the bomber’s operational life into the 2050s.
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Nvidia Manager Indicted in AI Server Smuggling Scheme to China
A senior Nvidia employee faces charges related to a conspiracy involving Supermicro to smuggle AI servers into China amid mounting national security concerns.
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Mike Pence affirms Ukraine’s progress against Russian forces in ongoing conflict
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence stated that Ukraine has gained the upper hand in its war with Russia, highlighting Kyiv’s ability to resist and push back Moscow’s advances.
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USS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS George Washington nuclear carrier and its strike group have deployed to the Middle East, taking over from the USS Abraham Lincoln after an extended mission in the region.
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Dubai's Crucial Role in U.S. Economic Sanctions Against Iran
The United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai, stands at the center of U.S. efforts to tighten economic sanctions on Iran by targeting the financial channels Iran uses to evade restrictions.
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US Charges 17 in Expanded Iran-Linked Cybercriminal Case Including HBO Bitcoin Extortion
US prosecutors broadened the Mabna hacking case, implicating 17 defendants linked to Iranian cyberattacks and a $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand against HBO.