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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
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United States-AES: 'Security interest is paramount for the Trump administration at the moment'

The U.S. is seeking to re-establish dialogue with Sahelian military juntas, reflecting a shift in its strategy towards the region under the Trump administration.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Vatican strikes at the US administration. "It’s disgusting"

Cardinal Blaise Cupich criticized the US administration's handling of war-related communications, particularly the insensitivity displayed in their portrayal of military actions in the Middle East.

Mar 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Carlos Fernández de Cossío: Cuba 'preparing' for 'possibility of military aggression'

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated that Cuba is preparing for potential U.S. military aggression despite recent U.S. officials indicating no plans for invasion.

Mar 22 • 20:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Cuba would 'be naive' to not ready its military in response to Trump’s threats: official

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister indicated that the country is bracing for potential military aggression due to heightened threats from the U.S., particularly under the Trump administration.

Mar 22 • 14:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Lies are Unfolding".. A Former US Official Attacks the Trump Administration Regarding the War on Iran

Former CIA Director John Brennan criticizes the Trump administration for fabricating intelligence to justify potential military action against Iran, stating no immediate threat exists.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's Contradictory Statements: Ultimatum of 'Annihilation' to Iran... The Strategy is Unclear

U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Iran about impending military strikes has raised skepticism about the administration's long-term strategy amid conflicting messages.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Military Expert: Goals of Israel and the US in Ending the War Are Starting to Diverge

A Latvian military expert has expressed that the goals of Israel and the U.S. towards ending the war in Iran are beginning to diverge, with implications for the economic strategies of the U.S. administration.

Mar 22 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Axios: Trump Considers Peace Talks with Iran

The Trump administration is contemplating potential peace talks with Iran amidst ongoing conflicts, while also considering the deployment of ground troops in the region.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Nuclear removal or exit strategy... Trump at a crossroads of 'escalation vs. negotiation' with Iran

Amid escalating military tensions with Iran, the Trump administration is considering deploying special operations forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium while also reportedly preparing for peace negotiations.

Mar 21 • 23:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Background to the start of negotiations and scenarios for the next day in Iran by the Trump administration

The Trump administration is engaging in behind-the-scenes discussions regarding negotiations with Iran as military operations continue.

Mar 21 • 19:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Risky Options: Scenarios for Bringing the War on Iran to the Ground

A report discusses the potential shift by the US administration towards ground warfare in Iran as air strikes face challenges.

Mar 21 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: The War in the Middle East Could Create Long-Term Threats to Europe

An expert warns that as the war in the Middle East continues, military and financial support for Ukraine will largely rest on Europeans, while their ability to influence the U.S. administration to end the war quickly is quite limited.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight

A US federal judge has blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists' access to military information, citing violations of free speech and due process rights.

Mar 21 • 01:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Nouveau Riche American Army in the Absurd War with Iran

The article discusses the perspective of a defense expert on the peculiar military strategies of the US Army in regard to Iran.

Mar 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Proposal to Bar Active Military from Public Positions Stalls in Congress

A proposal to prohibit active-duty military personnel from holding public office has stalled in the Brazilian Congress since 2024.

Mar 20 • 20:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Media: Trump administration develops plan for capturing Harkas Island

The Trump administration is developing a plan to capture or block Harkas Island, a crucial location for Iran's oil exports, in an effort to pressure Iran regarding shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'Killing bad men is expensive': Trump's request to Congress for $200 billion for the war in Iran

The Trump administration is seeking an additional $200 billion for military operations in Iran to replenish ammunition and supplies depleted in prior military assistance.

Mar 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The US will deploy thousands of additional soldiers in the Middle East, according to officials

The US is set to deploy thousands of additional Marines and Sailors to the Middle East, amid discussions within the Trump administration about reinforcing military operations in the region.

Mar 20 • 14:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Axios: Trump team weighs up seizing Iran's Kharg Island to unblock Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a military operation to occupy Iran's Kharg Island to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global energy prices.

Mar 20 • 13:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The paradox of war and the market: Trump fights Iran while easing its oil embargo

The article discusses the contradictory U.S. policy towards Iran, where the Trump administration considers easing oil sanctions to combat rising global energy prices amid a backdrop of military tensions.

Mar 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump government considers taking Kharg Island to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, says newspaper

The Trump administration is reportedly considering military action to take control of Kharg Island, crucial to Iran's oil exports, to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Killing Bad Men Costs a Lot': Trump Administration Requests $200 Billion from Congress for War in Iran

The Trump administration is seeking an additional $200 billion for military operations in Iran, citing the need to replenish depleting munitions and supplies.

Mar 20 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Madagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests

Madagascar's military president has mandated that all new ministers must undergo lie detector tests to identify and eliminate corruption within his administration.

Mar 20 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Denmark sent explosives to blow up Greenland runways amid Trump invasion threat

Denmark has taken military precautions in Greenland in response to perceived threats from former President Trump's administration regarding an invasion of the territory.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

200 Billion Dollars.. Funding for War in Iran Faces Strong Opposition in Congress

The U.S. military's request for an additional $200 billion to fund operations in Iran has met with intense opposition in Congress, particularly from Democrats and some Republicans.

Mar 19 • 23:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Is Trump heading towards a ground war with Iran?

The article discusses the possibility of the Trump administration deploying ground troops to Iran, raising concerns about escalating military conflict.

Mar 19 • 17:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Continued War with Iran

The Pentagon has reportedly requested an additional $200 billion to bolster its budget in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Trump administration seriously considering deploying ground troops in Iran - Reuters

The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating the deployment of ground troops in Iran amidst escalating tensions between the two nations.

Mar 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pete Hegseth: Our ungrateful European allies should say 'thank you' to President Trump

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted that the American military is on track to achieve its goals in Iran while criticizing European allies for their lack of gratitude towards President Trump.

Mar 19 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

WSJ: Trump may use Marines to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump's administration is exploring options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a U.S. Marine unit expected to arrive in the Middle East next week.

Mar 19 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will American troops land on Iranian soil? A major claim comes to light in the report

A report suggests that the Trump administration is seriously considering deploying ground troops in Iran amid ongoing military conflict.

Mar 19 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pentagon's war with Iran demands 200 billion dollars, media claims

The Pentagon has submitted a budget request exceeding 200 billion dollars to the White House for continued funding of the war with Iran, according to a high-ranking source in the administration cited by the Washington Post.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Trump weighs soldiers’ deployment as US-Iran conflict escalates

The Trump administration is considering deploying thousands of troops to secure oil shipping routes amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Drones Detected Near a Military Base Where Rubio and Hegseth Live, in Washington

Unidentified drones were detected near Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, prompting U.S. officials to consider relocating key administration figures Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth.

Mar 19 • 10:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US Intelligence Authorities: Iran's Nuclear Capabilities Rendered Ineffective Last Year... Justifiable War Deepens

US intelligence has evaluated that Iran's nuclear enrichment program was effectively neutralized last year, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of an imminent nuclear threat.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Prolonged War? US Department of Defense Requests $200 Billion Budget for Iranian War Preparations

The US Department of Defense has requested over $200 billion in additional funding for military operations related to the ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting concerns over budget allocations and military preparedness amid rising tensions.

Mar 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The US sinks deeper into Iran: a blow to D. Trump from his administration

The article discusses the escalating military campaign of the US against Iran and the internal conflicts surrounding its justification, highlighting critiques from a former administration official and the Pentagon's significant funding request.

Mar 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The USA considers sending additional forces to the Persian Gulf region, sources claim

The Trump administration is contemplating the deployment of thousands of troops to the Persian Gulf to provide more options for future actions.

Mar 19 • 09:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

One killed and two injured as Russians hit Sumy Oblast in the morning

A Russian drone attack in Sumy Oblast resulted in one death and two injuries on the morning of March 19.

Mar 19 • 08:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump Administration Seeks to Tighten Grip and Impose Its Narrative on the War Against Iran

The Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to control the media narrative surrounding the war against Iran, favoring a storyline that highlights military victories while downplaying human costs.

Mar 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Troops in Iran? Trump considers deploying thousands of US troops to the Middle East

President Trump's administration is contemplating the deployment of thousands of US troops to the Middle East as part of its operation in response to actions in Iran.

Mar 19 • 04:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington is considering sending thousands of troops to Iran

The U.S. administration is considering increasing its military presence in the region by sending thousands of troops to Iran amid ongoing tensions.

Mar 19 • 01:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Politico: This is the White House's Plan to Market the Iran War Online

Politico reports that the Trump administration is challenging decades of presidential protocol regarding war messaging by portraying the Iran conflict as a violent video game, causing confusion among defense officials and Congress members.

Mar 19 • 01:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran War Reveals a Rift Within Trump Administration

The ongoing war on Iran has exposed significant internal conflicts within President Donald Trump's administration and his right-wing coalition.

Mar 19 • 00:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Iran prepares a Gallipoli for Trump: why a landing in the Strait of Hormuz could be a suicide mission

The article discusses the potential military scenarios in the Strait of Hormuz that the U.S. may face under Trump's administration, particularly emphasizing the risks associated with military escorts for oil tankers.

Mar 18 • 21:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Washington Post reports a senior official in the US administration: the Pentagon requests a budget exceeding $200 billion for the war on Iran

The Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion for military operations against Iran, according to reports from the Washington Post.

Mar 18 • 20:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Why did America target "South Pars" through Israel?

The article discusses the recent U.S.-Israel coordinated strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, marking a significant shift in U.S. military strategy regarding Iran.

Mar 18 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Argentina offers to support the United States with military aid in the Persian Gulf

Argentina has confirmed its willingness to provide military aid to the United States upon request from the Trump administration.

Mar 18 • 19:39 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US vastly underestimating the cost of Iran war – The Intercept

The Intercept reports that the financial cost of a potential war with Iran is significantly underestimated by US officials and could reach trillions in the long term.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

What Does Europe Do with Trump's Stubbornness?

The article examines how the United States' unpredictable foreign policy under Trump's administration has caused confusion in its relations with Europe, particularly regarding military assistance.

Mar 18 • 12:01 UTC

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