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France, Germany increase cooperation on joint nuclear deterrence

Germany will join French nuclear exercises and inspections of strategic sites—as both aim to strengthen conventional and missile defense capabilities with other European partners. Tap for the full ...

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

U.S. officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first, two sources said. Tap for the ...

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions, demands group disarm

The government's decision, which was rejected by a senior Hezbollah politician, underlined a shift in Lebanon's balance of power. Tap for the full brief.

Pakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day

On Monday, the Taliban defense ministry said it had destroyed a Pakistani tank—after it had fired shells indiscriminately toward Afghanistan. Tap for the full brief.

Iran conflict widens as Israeli strikes rock Lebanon

In the first formal Pentagon briefing since the campaign began, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to set out a time frame to end the campaign—saying it was up to President Donald Trump. Tap f...

Top US general says it “will take time” to achieve objectives in Iran

"This is not a single overnight operation. The military objectives that CENTCOM and the Joint Force have been tasked with will take some time to achieve, and in some cases will be difficult and gri...