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Ukraine Targets Russian Taneco Refinery in Drone Attack That Kills 13, Injures 75
Ukraine launched a long-range drone attack targeting an oil refinery deep inside Russia in a strike that Russian authorities said killed 13 people and injured 75, making it the deadliest Ukrainian attack inside Russia in more than two years as Kyiv intensifies efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy revenues. 
Ukraine launched a long-range drone attack targeting an oil refinery deep inside Russia in a strike that Russian authorities said killed 13 people and injured 75, making it the deadliest Ukrainian attack inside Russia in more than two years as Kyiv intensifies efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy revenues. -
U.S. Intelligence Warns Putin Could Test NATO With Limited Attack as American Missile Stockpiles Run Low
Russian President Vladimir Putin could consider a limited military or cyberattack against a NATO member within the next several years to test whether the alliance would respond collectively, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment reported by The Wall Street Journal, as Washington simultaneously confronts concerns about depleted stocks of some of its most important missiles. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin could consider a limited military or cyberattack against a NATO member within the next several years to test whether the alliance would respond collectively, according to a U.S. intelligence assessment reported by The Wall Street Journal, as Washington simultaneously confronts concerns about depleted stocks of some of its most important missiles. -
Iran Warns Gulf States of More Strikes as Trump Weighs Military Action, Oil Climbs Above $81
Oil prices climbed Thursday after reports that Iran warned Gulf governments it could target regional energy infrastructure if they fail to persuade President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military strikes, underscoring the fragile balance between escalating regional threats and ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 
Oil prices climbed Thursday after reports that Iran warned Gulf governments it could target regional energy infrastructure if they fail to persuade President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military strikes, underscoring the fragile balance between escalating regional threats and ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Iran Pushes Hormuz Strait Fee Proposal as Gulf States Back Voluntary Shipping Payments Amid U.S. Talks
Iran is seeking to introduce a voluntary payment system for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has reportedly gained support from several Gulf states as President Donald Trump's administration pauses military operations to pursue negotiations with Tehran. The proposal, reported by Reuters, emerges as the United States and Iran remain engaged in high-stakes diplomacy over regional security and maritime stability in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. 
Iran is seeking to introduce a voluntary payment system for commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has reportedly gained support from several Gulf states as President Donald Trump's administration pauses military operations to pursue negotiations with Tehran. The proposal, reported by Reuters, emerges as the United States and Iran remain engaged in high-stakes diplomacy over regional security and maritime stability in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. -
Zelensky Identifies Three Growing Threats as North Korea, Iran and China Expand Support for Russia's War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea, Iran and China of playing increasingly significant roles in supporting Russia's war effort, warning that Kyiv is simultaneously confronting three distinct external threats ranging from troop deployments and drone supplies to satellite technology. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, Zelensky said Ukraine is preparing for the possibility that the involvement of Moscow's partners could deepen even further as the conflict enters another critical phase. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea, Iran and China of playing increasingly significant roles in supporting Russia's war effort, warning that Kyiv is simultaneously confronting three distinct external threats ranging from troop deployments and drone supplies to satellite technology. Speaking in an interview with Sky News, Zelensky said Ukraine is preparing for the possibility that the involvement of Moscow's partners could deepen even further as the conflict enters another critical phase. -
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ and Warns Tehran Over Houthi Strikes
Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal delivered through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to The New York Times, as President Donald Trump signaled he is nearing a decision on a possible large-scale military strike and warned Tehran it would be held responsible for future Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. 
Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal delivered through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to The New York Times, as President Donald Trump signaled he is nearing a decision on a possible large-scale military strike and warned Tehran it would be held responsible for future Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. -
Israel Believes Iran Moved Nuclear Centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump Warns U.S. Could ‘Take Out’ Site
Israeli intelligence believes Iran has relocated thousands of nuclear centrifuges to the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, a development that comes as President Donald Trump warns the United States could strike the site and the White House weighs whether to pursue a ceasefire or expand military operations against Tehran. 
Israeli intelligence believes Iran has relocated thousands of nuclear centrifuges to the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, a development that comes as President Donald Trump warns the United States could strike the site and the White House weighs whether to pursue a ceasefire or expand military operations against Tehran. -
Iran Threatens to ‘Crush’ Regional Targets as Trump Warns Power Plants and Bridges Could Be Hit
Iran threatened sweeping retaliation against U.S. interests and regional infrastructure after President Donald Trump warned that Iranian power plants and bridges could be targeted unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The exchange marked a sharp escalation beyond the recent fighting around the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. forces have repeatedly struck Iranian military assets. 
Iran threatened sweeping retaliation against U.S. interests and regional infrastructure after President Donald Trump warned that Iranian power plants and bridges could be targeted unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The exchange marked a sharp escalation beyond the recent fighting around the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. forces have repeatedly struck Iranian military assets. -
Ukraine Intensifies Attacks Inside Russia as Reuters Says Putin Is Preparing to Escalate Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly determined to intensify the war in Ukraine rather than pursue a ceasefire, according to Reuters, even as President Donald Trump expresses optimism that negotiations could bring the conflict closer to an end. The diverging assessments come as Ukraine expands long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory and both sides seek military advantages ahead of any potential diplomatic breakthrough. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly determined to intensify the war in Ukraine rather than pursue a ceasefire, according to Reuters, even as President Donald Trump expresses optimism that negotiations could bring the conflict closer to an end. The diverging assessments come as Ukraine expands long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory and both sides seek military advantages ahead of any potential diplomatic breakthrough. -
Russia Adapts to Ukraine's Deep Strikes With Electronic Warfare, Hidden Fuel Convoys and New Logistics Strategy
Russia is rapidly expanding electronic warfare capabilities and overhauling battlefield logistics to counter Ukraine's increasingly effective long-range drone campaign, according to Ukrainian military personnel interviewed by Reuters. The changes include deploying systems designed to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, disguising military fuel shipments as civilian vehicles and restructuring supply convoys to reduce exposure to Ukrainian unmanned aircraft. Russia is rapidly expanding electronic warfare capabilities and overhauling battlefield logistics to counter Ukraine's increasingly effective long-range drone campaign, according to Ukrainian military personnel interviewed by Reuters. The changes include deploying systems designed to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, disguising military fuel shipments as civilian vehicles and restructuring supply convoys to reduce exposure to Ukrainian unmanned aircraft.
