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US troops being told Iran war intended to bring about Armageddon, watchdog says

US troops being told Iran war intended to bring about Armageddon, watchdog says

'He urged us to tell our troops that this was ‘all part of God's divine plan’ and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation,' anonymous officer says in complaint to watchdog

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Turkish foreign minister calls Iran's bombing of all Gulf region 'without any distinction incredibly wrong strategy'
04.03.2026

Turkish foreign minister calls Iran's bombing of all Gulf region 'without any distinction incredibly wrong strategy'

'When we look at the effects of the war, as we had predicted earlier, it is spreading across the entire region,' says Hakan Fidan

Trump orders bank to provide 'political risk insurance and guarantees' for maritime trade amid Iran war
03.03.2026

Trump orders bank to provide 'political risk insurance and guarantees' for maritime trade amid Iran war

'If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,' says US president

Spain says US must respect international law, agreements after Trump threatens to cut trade ties
03.03.2026

Spain says US must respect international law, agreements after Trump threatens to cut trade ties

Government says Madrid is 'key NATO member' meeting commitments, contributing to European defense

London mayor says Trump ‘obsessed’ after Oval Office criticism
03.03.2026

London mayor says Trump ‘obsessed’ after Oval Office criticism

Trump launches new criticism of London mayor, saying 'he’s an incompetent guy, you have Sharia courts, you don’t want Sharia courts'

US securing military, charter flights to evacuate Americans from Middle East: Official
03.03.2026

US securing military, charter flights to evacuate Americans from Middle East: Official

State Department says it is facilitating flights from United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan