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Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role in conflict with U.S.

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Washington — As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.  Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan. It was not clear if … Read more

Trump pauses Project Freedom, calls Iran conflict a

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President Trump touted U.S. actions against Iran on Wednesday. The comments came one day after he paused the Project Freedom initiative to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz to allow peace negotiations to move forward. CBS News’ Holly Williams reports, and Samuel Helfont, an associate professor of strategy and policy at the Naval War … Read more

State Department fires back at accusations of ‘empty planes’ rescuing Americans from conflict zones

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The State Department’s account of its evacuation efforts is at odds with on-the-ground reports from private rescue teams who helped extract U.S. citizens from conflict zones during the opening days of the U.S.-Iran conflict. Bryan Stern, founder and CEO of Grey Bull Rescue, a nonprofit evacuation service, … Read more

Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! China is developing AI-enabled robotic “wolf packs” designed to scout, supply and potentially support combat operations alongside troops in a future war — including a possible invasion of Taiwan — according to a new report. The analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) says Beijing … Read more

Expert breaks down Trump’s options on Iran war as conflict reaches 60-day mark

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Expert breaks down Trump’s options on Iran war as conflict reaches 60-day mark – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is commenting on the Iran war as the conflict reaches the 60-day mark and as the U.S. receives the latest proposal from Tehran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more. Source link

Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far as Hegseth is questioned by Congress on overall strategy

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The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.  Hurst is appearing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan … Read more

Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the war in Iran nears the two-month mark, a new Fox News Poll shows a modest uptick in support, though voters remain divided on key aspects of the conflict – especially over its long-term consequences and U.S. safety. The survey, released Thursday, shows support for the … Read more

BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East. Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting … Read more