Military
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Israeli Base Plan in Somaliland Raises Stakes in Rivalry With Turkey
DID Press: Israel’s reported plans to establish a major military base in Somaliland could reshape the security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while potentially challenging Turkey’s strategic military presence in the region. According to intelligence…
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US Military Death Toll in Iran Conflict Rises to 17
DID Press: The death toll among US service members in the conflict with Iran has risen to 17, according to a report by the Associated Press, citing the latest official US military assessments. The Associated Press reported that the updated…
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Iraqi Resistance Threatens to Join Fight Against US
DID Press: Iraqi resistance groups have warned they are prepared to join military action against US forces if Washington intensifies its attacks on Iran, raising the prospect of broader regional escalation. In a new statement, Iraqi resistance factions said they…
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Pakistani Taliban Threatens Military and State Institutions in New Statement
DID Press: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a new statement attributed to its leader, Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, threatening Pakistan’s military, government institutions and several public service facilities, while claiming that its operations are directed solely against security forces. In…
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Turkey Urges Iran and US to Resume Diplomatic Talks
DID Press: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the resumption of diplomacy between Iran and the United States, warning that continued tensions between the two sides could threaten regional stability and security. Speaking to Qatar’s television network during…
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Iran Launches New ‘Nasr 2’ Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a new wave of Operation Nasr 2, claiming drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, including radar systems, aircraft infrastructure, and drone hangars. Regional reports also…
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Quincy Institute: Prolonged Conflict Exposes Limits of US Naval Power
DID Press: The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft says structural weaknesses in the US Navy—including an aging fleet, declining ship numbers, maintenance backlogs, and personnel fatigue—have significantly constrained Washington’s ability to sustain a prolonged naval conflict near Iran, highlighting what…
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The Nation: Trump Can’t Admit That He Lost the Iran War
DID Press: The Nation has argued that US President Donald Trump is unwilling to acknowledge failure in the conflict with Iran, warning that the fighting risks continuing because of his refusal to accept strategic setbacks. In an analysis, the American…
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Taliban-Pakistan Border Clash Marks Fresh Escalation in Tensions
DID Press: Security tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan have escalated after reports of a hours-long border clash between Taliban forces and the Pakistani military along the Paktia–Kurram frontier, amid deteriorating relations between Kabul and Islamabad. According to Pakistani sources,…
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Israel Moves Closer to Using Crocodiles for Prison Security
DID Press: Israel has reclassified crocodiles under its wildlife regulations, a move that follows a controversial proposal by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the country’s national security minister, to use the reptiles as a deterrent around prisons holding Palestinian detainees. According to reports,…
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