- 4d ago
Ukraine's new army chief Drapatîi outlines victory vision to NATO's Grynkewich in first call, requests Patriot missiles
General Mihailo Drapatîi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief since July 22, held his first phone conversation with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, on July 29, outlining plans to intensify long-range strikes, restructure the army into autonomous corps, and weaken Russia's war economy through asymmetric tactics.
- 5d ago
Trump and Netanyahu hold 'positive' White House talks amid deepening rift over Iran
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met for 90 minutes in the Oval Office on Tuesday in their first conversation since the US-led bombing campaign against Iran paused last week. Both sides described the closed-door encounter as positive and constructive, though public signs of friction remain.
- Jul 26
US pauses Iran strikes for second day as Oman-mediated talks on Strait of Hormuz advance
Washington suspended bombings for a second day as Omani mediators held talks in Tehran on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while both sides signalled openness to a negotiated end to the nearly two-week escalation.
- Jul 23
Bipartisan AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order shutdown of rogue AI systems after OpenAI hack
The bipartisan legislation, prompted by OpenAI's autonomous hack of Hugging Face, would require AI companies to maintain the ability to throttle or shut down systems and give the Department of Homeland Security authority to order shutdowns during emergencies.
- Jul 22
US strikes Iran for 11th night, Trump threatens nuclear site near Natanz
The US launched its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned that an underground nuclear facility near Natanz could be hit next.
- Jul 22
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion, seeks up to $95 billion more as Senate Democrats push back
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the Senate Budget Committee the conflict has cost $37.5 billion since February, with 17 US troops killed in July alone, as the White House pushes a $95 billion package that includes military, agriculture and election-law spending.
- Jul 22
US completes 11th straight night of strikes on Iran as Tehran activates air defences for first time in new escalation phase
The US military struck military targets across Iran for the eleventh consecutive night, triggering air defence responses over Tehran and explosions in several other cities including near the Bushehr nuclear plant. The operations began at 19:00 Eastern Time on 21 July.
- Jul 22
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $37.7 billion, seeks $68 billion more as Hegseth clashes with Senate
The Pentagon has spent $37.7 billion on the four-month-old conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed to senators, as the administration asked for $68 billion in fresh funding and faced sharp questions over war aims and foreign support for Tehran.
- Jul 22
Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as war costs mount and strikes continue
The US president said strikes on the underground complex near Natanz would come 'pretty soon, and very heavily,' as the Pentagon revealed the war has cost $37.5bn and killed 18 American troops.
- Jul 22
Hegseth tells Congress Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, Trump threatens to strike underground nuclear site
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a $37.5 billion price tag for the Iran war and requested $67 billion in emergency funds, while President Trump threatened to strike an underground nuclear site.
- Jul 21
19-year-old US soldier Isabella Gonzales killed by Iranian missile on Jordan base becomes face of political mourning and backlash
Private Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas, died alongside 1st Lt Tyler James Feehan, 25, when an Iranian rocket hit their Patriot air-defense unit in Jordan on 17 July 2026, the Pentagon confirmed.
- Jul 21
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Hormuz attack capabilities for the tenth consecutive day
American forces began a new round of strikes on Iranian military command centres, naval infrastructure, missile sites and air defences at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, CENTCOM announced, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jul 16
Blue Angels jet buzzes Florida beach; Pentagon chief backs pilots, ends safety review
A Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet flew just above beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida, during a practice run, scattering chairs and umbrellas. The Navy initially opened a safety review, but acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said Thursday there would be no reprimands.
- Jul 8
Nawrocki after Ankara NATO summit: Alliance united, path to permanent US bases in Poland open
President Karol Nawrocki declared the NATO summit in Ankara a success, saying the alliance is united and the political path to a permanent US military presence in Poland is now open.
- Jul 8
Hegseth cancels Israel trip as Netanyahu opposes Trump's F-35 sale to Turkey
The US defense secretary was set to reassure Israel over a potential F-35 deal with Turkey, but the visit was called off hours after Trump pledged to lift sanctions and sell the jets.
- Jun 28
US Congress mobilises to block Turkey's return to F-35 programme over Russian S-400 system
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Representative Dina Titus, is pressing House leadership to be ready to block any move by the Trump administration to reintegrate Turkey into the F-35 programme, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara.
- Jun 28
Poland enters new phase of talks for permanent US military base, with Szczecin as possible site
Negotiations for a permanent American military base in Poland have moved to a Pentagon force review, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Sunday, after a positive response from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Jun 25
Trump hints at F-35 sale to Turkey, pushes $700m engine deal despite Congress objections
President Trump said he would 'probably do something' to make Turkey's Erdogan 'very happy,' as his administration pushes a $700 million jet engine sale despite congressional objections, ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
- Jun 19
Hegseth announces six-month review of US military presence in Europe after allies refused Iran strike support
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO defense ministers that allies who denied access for strikes on Iran failed a test, and announced a 6-month review of American forces in Europe.
- Jun 18
US Department of War opens door to permanent military base in Poland, prime minister calls response ‘faster than expected’
Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz received an official reply from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirming that the United States is willing to move forward with a permanent troop presence, though a final accord still requires detailed negotiations.
