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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS tanker aircraft depart Bulgaria after deployment angered Iran
Two US Air Force tanker aircraft have departed Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, according to Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. Their deployment for a month had previously angered Iran.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon: 757 US service members wounded in Iran conflict
The Pentagon's casualty database shows 757 US service members wounded and 18 killed in the Iran conflict. The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the direct cost of the war reached $37.5 billion.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Army phases out drone assault battalion after eight months in Europe
The US Army is disbanding a drone assault battalion established in Europe in January 2026 to test drone and robotic warfare tactics. The 600-soldier unit, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, will revert to its original role after an exercise in Germany. Military experts warn the move could slow adaptation to modern battlefields.
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Business & Economy · United States152 Polymarket Wallets Traded on US Military Secrets, Research Finds
Research by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective found that 152 Polymarket wallets traded on inside information about US military operations, with an average win rate of 97.2%. The activity has raised national security concerns and prompted calls for tighter regulation of prediction markets.
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Politics · United StatesUS military enlistment rises, driven by pay and benefits, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data and interviews with nearly 40 recruits show that steady pay, education benefits, and job training are the primary reasons young Americans are enlisting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has framed the increase as a vote of confidence in the administration, but recruits say their decisions are career-driven, not political.
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Politics · United StatesUS military authorised to detain migrants in expanded border zones
The US Department of Justice issued an advisory opinion on 14 August 2026 permitting military personnel to detain migrants accused of trespassing in designated border zones. The move, part of the Trump administration’s border strategy, applies to six National Defense Areas in four states and has drawn legal scrutiny over its compliance with domestic law enforcement restrictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia launches drone task force and maritime alliance as US CENTCOM chief meets Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on 14 August 2026. The meeting coincided with the launch of a 13-nation maritime alliance and CENTCOM’s announcement of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational attack-drone task force.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, costing over $1.3bn
The US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its war with Iran, according to a Washington Post report citing three officials. The losses, valued at over $1.3bn, represent roughly 25% of the combined Air Force and Marine Corps fleet before the war began.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesPentagon orders US arms makers to speed up production as Iran war drains stocks
The Pentagon has told US defence contractors to accelerate weapons production after the war with Iran depleted stockpiles, including 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles fired in the first month. Industry leaders must submit plans within 21 days. President Donald Trump denied any shortage, calling reports 'treasonous'.
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Nearly 700 US troops wounded in Iran war suffer traumatic brain injuries
Nearly 700 US service members have been wounded by drone and missile attacks in the Middle East, with most suffering traumatic brain injuries. While Pentagon officials describe the majority as minor concussions, medical experts caution that symptoms can persist for years, and repeated injuries increase long-term risks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump cancels planned Iran escalation after military warnings
President Trump called off a planned military escalation against Iran after warnings from military advisors about high casualties and low missile stocks. The US has evacuated bases in Iraq and relocated forces to Israel, while Iran denies negotiations and threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.
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