The UK government plans to raise the maximum age for recalling retired soldiers in the strategic reserve from 55 to 65 as part of a new Armed Forces bill aimed at improving mobilization if a major war occurs. Critics, including security analyst Will Ashford-Brown, argue the plan is mostly political signaling and will not significantly strengthen military deterrence. The UK Army currently has just over … Continue reading Great Britain raising military age to 65

Up to 150 U.S. troops have reportedly been wounded during the 10-day war with Iran, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. The Pentagon had previously reported only eight serious injuries but later estimated about 140 total wounded, most of them minor. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said 108 service members have already returned to duty, while the eight seriously injured are receiving advanced medical care. … Continue reading As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war

An explosion outside the U.S. embassy in Oslo early Sunday caused minor damage but no injuries, and police say terrorism is a possible cause. U.S. officials, including House Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford, echoed concerns about threats to American embassies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Since Feb. 28, several U.S. embassies in the Middle East have been closed or placed on high alert after … Continue reading Explosion at US embassy in Oslo investigated as possible terror act

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv killed at least 10 people, including two children, and wounded 16 others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, which involved 29 missiles and 480 drones targeting energy facilities and infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the assault, downing 19 missiles and 453 drones, but several strikes still caused widespread damage. In Kharkiv, … Continue reading At least 10 killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building

The U.S. military confirmed that an American Army soldier died from injuries sustained during an Iranian attack on troops stationed in Saudi Arabia. The soldier was wounded in a March 1 strike and died on Saturday, according to a U.S. official. This brings the total number of American service members killed in the Iran war to seven. Six Army reservists were previously killed in a … Continue reading A 7th American is killed in Iran operations, military confirms

The U.S. government ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia as the war involving Iran spread across the Middle East. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh cited increased risks from armed conflict, terrorism, and potential missile or drone attacks from Iran and Yemen. Meanwhile, Israel launched a new wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in central Iran, including attacks on oil facilities that caused large fires and … Continue reading U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran war spreads

Airstrikes by American and Israeli forces on oil depots in Tehran and Alborz caused massive fires and thick black smoke to cover parts of the Iranian capital. Residents reported a strange drizzle after the strikes that many described as “acid rain,” believed to contain hydrocarbons from the burning fuel depots. People complained of breathing problems, burning eyes, and throat pain, while authorities warned residents to … Continue reading Fears In Tehran As Israeli Strikes On Oil Depots Send Toxic Smoke Over City

The United States military announced it struck another boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing six men. U.S. Southern Command said intelligence confirmed the vessel was traveling along known narcotics trafficking routes and was involved in drug operations. The command described the six men killed as “male narco-terrorists.” Officials also reported that no U.S. military personnel were harmed during the strike, ABC … Continue reading US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing 6