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US Military Exposes $38 Billion Tab for Iran Conflict

The US military's ongoing conflict with Iran has already racked up a staggering $38.1 billion price tag, with monthly costs expected to continue at a whopping $2-3 billion. Rebuilding depleted inventories of crucial interceptors could take a lengthy five years.

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US Questionnaire Tests NATO Allies' Support

The US is putting NATO allies to the test with a questionnaire that probes their support for American policies, sparking concerns that it's an unnecessary stress test. Estonia's Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Marko Mihkelson is already speaking out against it, calling it an unwelcome way to handle the situation.

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US Bomber Deployment to England for Iran Conflict Winds Down

The US bomber deployment to England in support of the Iran conflict has come to an end, with six B-52s departing RAF Fairford in two waves today, marking the conclusion of a forward-deployed bomber presence. Local aviation photographers captured the flights, providing visual evidence of the bombers' departure.

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China Exposes US Military's Strategic Weaknesses in Iran Conflict Analysis

A recent memo from China's People's Liberation Army reveals that the US military's strengths in tactical execution are overshadowed by strategic weaknesses, leaving it vulnerable in conflicts like the one with Iran. The analysis exposes five key flaws, including diplomatic isolation and self-inflicted damage through information ecosystems.

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Senate Rebukes Trump with War Powers Resolution on Iran Conflict

In a historic move, the Senate has passed a War Powers Resolution to end US hostilities in Iran, with a 50-48 vote that marks the first time both chambers of Congress have taken a stand against the conflict. The resolution, which doesn't require the President's signature, is a significant rebuke to Trump and a major step towards reining in executive power.

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Trump Weighs Escalation as Iran Conflict Hits $25 Billion

As the Iran conflict escalates, costing a staggering $25 billion and counting, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei unleashed a chilling warning: Americans don't belong in the Persian Gulf, except at the bottom of its waters. With the War Powers deadline looming, Trump faces a critical 60-day mark that could force him to withdraw troops or seek Congressional approval.

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