President Trump lauded the U.S. military's strength on Truth Social, citing historic recruiting records and high morale. He urged Congress to pass "Reconciliation 3.0" with $350 billion for defense and "The SAVE AMERICA ACT" upon returning.
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran to end a conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Details are scarce, but reports suggest Iran may gain leverage and control over shipping fees, raising questions about US power and a potential shift towards a 'new world disorder'.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that European countries are discussing restoring Germany's military strength and that Ukraine's EU accession could lead to the bloc's collapse. He also criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky's diplomacy and accused the West of double standards and rehabilitating Nazism.
US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran to end a conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with an MoU to be signed in Geneva. Unconfirmed reports suggest Iran may gain leverage over the waterway.
President Trump made conflicting statements about Iran's military strength in a Fox News interview, first claiming it was "totally gone" and then that it was "left alone." Experts and critics noted the contradiction, with some suggesting a slip of the tongue.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that Ukraine should have a path to join NATO, arguing its battle-tested forces and defense industry would strengthen the alliance. He emphasized NATO's open-door policy and opposed any veto, despite some allies' concerns about escalating tensions with Russia.
US intelligence indicates Iran has rapidly rebuilt its military strength during a ceasefire, exceeding reconstitution timelines. Meanwhile, Iran threatens to extend the conflict if attacks resume, and its supreme leader orders near-weapons-grade uranium to remain in the country.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any attempt to create trouble would be met with a strong response. He highlighted India's enhanced military strength and its shift from import dependence to becoming a defence exporter. Singh's remarks come a year after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pentagon intelligence contradicts US claims of Iran's military degradation, stating Tehran remains a potent regional power. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran, following a request from Pakistan, while maintaining a blockade. Iran rejected the move, warning of military response to the ongoing siege, as diplomatic efforts falter.
