Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Was Badly Damaged by U.S. Strikes, New Assessment Finds
A clearer picture begins to emerge of what the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites achieved.
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China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.
Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.
How Much Military Aid Has the U.S. Given to Ukraine? Here’s What to Know.
The United States began sending weapons to Ukraine years before Russia invaded in 2022.
Crucial Hurricane Monitoring Data Will Go Offline at the End of July
U.S. officials said they would stop providing the satellite data online on July 31 rather at the end of June.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable
Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.
Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran
Concern about a strike and the prospect of retaliation led the United States to withdraw diplomats from Iraq and authorize the voluntary departure of U.S. military family members from the Middle East.
U.S. Reviewing Aukus Submarine Deal With Australia, Britain
The 2021 pact, meant to help counter China’s ambitions in the Asia Pacific, will be examined to ensure that it meets “America First criteria,” a U.S. official said.
Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances
In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of continuity on security partnerships.
Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.