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The Pentagon released its 2026 National Defense Strategy on Friday evening, highlighting Iran's determination to rebuild its conventional forces despite recent setbacks and noting Tehran leaders' openness to pursuing nuclear weapons again. This annual document outlines U.S. defense priorities amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The strategy describes Iran as "weaker and more vulnerable than it has been in decades" following U.S. Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025, which "obliterated" key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.  Israeli strikes have also "devastated" Iran's "Axis of Resistance," severely degrading proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. Despite these blows, the report states Iran "appears intent on reconstituting its conventional military forces" and its leaders have "left open the possibility that they will try again to obtain a nuclear weapon," citing refusal to engage in meanin...

Overnight several international airlines, including KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa, have cancelled flights to key Middle East destinations like Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam due to escalating security concerns. KLM halted all overnight flights to Israel and Gulf hubs through Sunday, while staying in close contact with authorities for safety assessments. Air France suspended Paris-Dubai services on Friday and Saturday, citing the current Middle East situation. Lufthansa restricted Israel flights to daytime only and continues avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace. The disruptions stem from US President Donald Trump's warnings of a military "armada" heading toward Iran over its protest crackdown and nuclear activities. Recent Iranian airspace closures and missile/drone threats have heightened aviation risks, stranding thousands of passengers. For continued updates follow - 🦅Aquila🦅 https://t.me/Aquila7012

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has advanced into the eastern Arabian sea, preparing to enter the Gulf of Oman positioning its aircraft within operational striking distance of key targets in Iran. This deployment comes as President Donald Trump warns of a massive US naval "armada" heading to the region in response to Iran's crackdown on widespread protests. Recent tracking data shows the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG-3) has transited through the Strait of Malacca and is now operating in open waters approaching the Gulf of Oman, enhancing US Central Command's options against Iran. From this location, the carrier's F-35C Lightning II jets, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, and escort ships' missiles can reach deep into Iranian territory, including nuclear and missile sites.  Analysts note that such positioning is deliberate, placing the carrier roughly 600-1,600 miles from Tehran—well within the combat radius of its air wing with aer...

A high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American delegation took place in the Kremlin this week, marked by what Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described as an “extremely frank and confidential” exchange. According to Ushakov, the U.S. delegation briefed President Putin on their first-hand assessments of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos. The Russian and American sides also discussed Trump’s proposed “Peace Council” initiative and the geopolitical situation surrounding Greenland. Following the talks, Ushakov announced that Russia, the United States, and Ukraine have agreed to convene the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security issues in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The Russian delegation—which has already been formed, received direct instructions from President Putin, and will soon depart for the United Arab Emirates—will include Admiral Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Directorate of the ...

US President Donald Trump led the signing ceremony for the Charter of the Board of Peace on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. The initiative, initially proposed for Gaza reconstruction, expands to broader peace-building efforts under Trump's permanent chairmanship with veto powers. Signing Ceremony Highlights : Leaders from Bahrain and Morocco joined Trump at the signing table, marking the charter's entry into force after consents from at least three states. The document outlines the Board's mission to promote stability and governance in conflict zones, with member states holding one vote each on proposals like budgets and initiatives, subject to the chairman's agenda control. About 35 of 50 invited nations attended, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, Canada, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, Hungary, Argentina, Belarus, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Armenia,...

Israeli defense officials are closely monitoring tensions between Washington and Tehran amid growing concerns that any U.S. military strike on Iran could trigger a wider regional confrontation. According to senior sources within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), military assessments now suggest that Iran’s leadership would carefully deliberate how to respond to an American attack.  Among the scenarios under review is the possibility that Tehran might seek to pull Israel into the conflict, potentially through missile launches or attacks by its regional proxies. However, defense officials caution there is no clear indication Iran would immediately target Israel if hostilities break out.  “While preparations are ongoing for a range of contingencies, the assumption that Iran would strike Israel first is not a certainty,” one senior official said.Israel’s military continues to maintain heightened readiness along its northern and southern fronts, coordinating closely with U.S. count...