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Pope Leo's Stark Warning: 'Hands Full of Blood' Leaders Cannot Justify War Following Pete Hegseth's Prayer

Pope Leo continues to plead for a ceasefire and a ban on airstrikes. The pontiff has also addressed Trump directly amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

International Business Times UK

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon

The Independent UK

Iranian Forces Are Recruiting Children as Young as 12 as 'Volunteers' in Security Roles: Report

Rumors about the IRGC recruiting children and young adults were confirmed by a BBC World investigation and by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official, who said the organization enrolls "volunteers" aged 12 and older.

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Pentagon looking at using anti-drone lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: report

Sources told The New York Times that the powerful technology is being considered at Fort Lesley J. McNair base in Southwest Washington D.C.

The Independent UK

Trump has called on the ‘God Squad’ to help override endangered animal protections and allow more oil drilling

The exemption could harm ‘dozens of imperiled species,’ including whales and sea turtles, wildlife activists have warned

The Independent UK

Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

International Business Times

Iran has 'necessary will' to end war but seeking guarantees, Pezeshkian tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

The Independent UK

Did Karoline Leavitt order to take down her 'double-chin photo'? Here's what happened

A turkey and a smiling Karoline Leavitt, carrying his son. It's a simple photo but is now going viral on social media with the claim that the White House press secretary did not like her weird angle photo and reached out to the agency that took the photo. The New…

The Times of India

‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico

Critics say exemption for fossil fuels exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whale

The Guardian - US

Hegseth slams Royal Navy as he urges allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Watch Pete Hegseth take swipe at ‘big bad Royal Navy’ in latest insult to allies over Iran war

Pete Hegseth took a swipe at the "big bad Royal Navy" in the Trump administration's latest insult to the US's allies, as he called for Britain and other nations to join the effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic.

The Independent UK

Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the oil market in crisis

The White House is signaling that it’s ready to leave the strait in allies’ hands: “The USA won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us.”

Fortune

Trump will ‘negotiate with bombs’ and lead the free world — whether it likes it or not, Hegseth vows

ANALYSIS: Nobody will say for sure whether civilians will suffer and ungrateful allies should be careful, reports Holly Baxter on a Pete Hegseth war briefing that played fast and loose with the English language

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International Business Times UK

'Nothing Wrong': White House Responds to Pope Leo XIV's Criticism of Donald Trump's War in Iran

Karoline Leavitt has defended Donald Trump's Iran war after Pope Leo XIV said 'God does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war', insisting there is 'nothing wrong' with the White House urging Americans to pray for troops.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth Defends Ambiguity On Whether U.S. Will Send Ground Troops To Iran: 'Not Going To Foreclose Any Option'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's refusal to reject sending ground troops to Iran, saying he doesn't "understand why the base wouldn't the base, which they have already, have faith in his ability to execute on this."

The Independent UK

Hegseth believes ‘blowing s*** up’ is the best way to keep his job as he quickly backed Trump’s plans to attack Iran

Hegseth was ‘one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders’ for pressing ahead with the war in Iran, now entering its fifth week

Roll Call

As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy

Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has left him with no clear off-ramp as congressional Democrats lambaste his command of the war. The commander in chief and his top war aides initially…

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The Times of India

'Trump doesn't bluff': Pentagon chief warns Iran, says US wants deal but 'prepared to continue with bombs'

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared upcoming days "decisive" in the Middle East conflict, warning Iran to "cut a deal" as President Trump "doesn’t bluff." He emphasized shifting power dynamics and US options, urging Tehran to relinquish ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation continues with recent attacks impacting oil…

Roll Call

Despite month of bombing, Iran retains some missile capability

Iran has retained some of its ability to launch offensive missile attacks after a month-long U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country that was intended to cripple Tehran’s military might, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Tuesday. Iran “will still shoot some missiles, but we will shoot them down,” Hegseth said during a Pentagon…

The Independent UK

Pentagon denies report linking Hegseth’s broker to defense investment attempt before Iran war

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The Independent UK

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

Axios

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump famously criticized the Geneva Conventions during his 2016 campaign.

The Times of India

'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran

A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War…

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth’s broker explored investment in defence firms before Iran attack: Report

The investment ultimately did not materialise, as the fund, introduced last year, was not yet available for purchase through Morgan Stanley’s platform. The report did not clarify how much authority the broker had to act independently or whether Hegseth was aware of the move. BlackRock declined to comment, while Morgan…

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