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New Middle East flare-up: U.S. strikes 80 Iranian targets as air raid sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait
CENTCOM said it struck Iranian air defence systems, missile assets and Revolutionary Guard vessels, while Tehran claimed it retaliated by targeting dozens of U.S. military facilities across Gulf states
NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage
With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a "gift" for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program
US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s initial refusal to support the United States in its operation in the Strait of Hormuz has caused a deep rift in relations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report highlights a tense phone call between Trump and the Saudi crown prince, as well as signals from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent Gulf visit
Axios: White House divided over Iran deal as CIA raises concerns
Concerns that Iran may receive more than it gives under the signed memorandum
US and Iran agree to end the war: What the deal means for the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and nuclear talks – Behind the timing of the announcement
The agreement is expected to be signed on Friday in Geneva – Trump: “Let the oil flow” – Iran talks of negotiations within 60 days, while the UN, G7, and E4 welcome the development
