Tag: United States Defense and Military Forces
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How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
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Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.
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With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface
The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.
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Trump’s War Empowers Extremists in Iran
Threats to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are growing in Tehran.
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Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
Pete Hegseth has held onto his job by projecting a tough guy image, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has never been worse.
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In Speech, Hegseth Targets Diversity, Transgender People, Reporters and Iran
In his “State of the Force” address, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth focused on the culture war and accused reporters of “treason” over Iran war coverage.
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American Forces Withdraw From Iraq 23 Years After Invading
The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.
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Possible Terrorist Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in U.K.: What We Know
Five British men who were detained near R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by American forces in the war against Iran, were being released on bail but remained under investigation.
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How Scientists Can Shape Public Opinion Over A.I. Risks
Artificial intelligence workers may have leverage to make the world safer.
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5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford Air Base in UK
The British counterterrorism police say the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.