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The US military killed three Indian soldiers last week when it fired on a vessel while enforcing a US naval blockade, the latest in a series of setbacks for US-India ties. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit this week, the two leaders will seek to reset bilateral relations. But for Modi, it might be too little, too late.

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The US military says it has defended commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz against regular threats since starting a program to assist vessels moving through the waterway, according to a document sent to the industry that lays out details of the help it’s been offering.

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The British military said it is investigating after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, about 30 kilometres south of the Isle of Wight. Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots after it made a "dangerous approach".

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Trump suggests Syria could take on Hezbollah US President Donald Trump has suggested that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa could play a role in confronting Hezbollah, arguing that Israel's military campaign has come at too high a human cost. Speaking at the G7 summit, Trump praised al-Sharaa, saying he was doing an "amazing job" and could potentially succeed where Israel has struggled. "If Israel can't do the job [against Hezbollah] without killing everyone else, then he will do the job. Syria will do the job," Trump said. The US president added that al-Sharaa was "very good with Hezbollah" and "does not like them", while describing the Syrian leader, who rose to power following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, as "no boy scout". Trump's remarks are likely to fuel speculation about Washington's expectations of Syria's new leadership and its potential role in reshaping regional security dynamics amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

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According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki

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A military mission set up by France and Britain to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz is ready to deploy, following the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war.

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Hezbollah says Iran pledged to ensure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in US negotiations Hezbollah told Reuters on Tuesday that they have received assurances from Iran that they will demand that Israel withdraw troops from Lebanon as part of their negotiations with the US. The Lebanese group claimed that there would be “no nuclear deal between Iran and the United States unless the Israelis withdraw” from Lebanon. People make their way through the heavily damaged historic market of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on 15 June 2026 (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)

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The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's role as protector of global trade.

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The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's role as protector of global trade.

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China on Tuesday rejected allegations from the European Union's top diplomat that Beijing may have trained Russian military personnel now fighting in Ukraine, calling the accusations "groundless" and a "pure smear."

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The United Kingdom has announced 70 new sanctions targeting, among other things, Russia's shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit financial networks used to circumvent existing restrictions.

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The teenager collected information about critical infrastructure facilities for subsequent transmission to the Ukrainian side for the purpose of attacking them with unmanned aerial vehicles

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the branches of Ukraine's defence forces that successfully struck the Moscow Oil Refinery, a Russian military-related facility, on 16 June.

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Israeli ministers reject US-Iran deal, call for continued destruction of Lebanon Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised the US-Iran agreement and voiced opposition to a ceasefire linked to the deal. In a social media post, Ben Gvir said: "The state of Israel must not accept the ceasefire between the United States and Iran." The two ministers also called for continued military pressure in southern Lebanon despite the agreement. “The state of Israel must not accept the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.” Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised the US-Iran deal and called for the continued destruction of southern Lebanon pic.twitter.com/SuXWtJ3u6u — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) June 16, 2026

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Radar-absorbing materials have long been associated with stealth fighters, cruise missiles and other high-end military platforms for which performance often comes at a high cost. But in China, some stealth coatings could be moving into large-scale industrial production and driving prices down fast. A team from Foshan University reported a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite made from expanded graphite and titanium dioxide, according to a peer-reviewed paper published in the Journal of...

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Hezbollah calls for unity as region reacts to US-Iran agreement Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope that the US-Iranian agreement would help bring an end to the war, pledging to intensify efforts in negotiations with Washington to secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory and the release of prisoners. Hezbollah, meanwhile, said Lebanon should make better use of the regional and international support available to achieve full sovereignty through internal unity. The Lebanese army urged residents to postpone their return to villages and towns along the southern border and to follow military instructions to ensure their safety amid the risk of Israeli violations. It also called for the reporting of any unexploded ordnance. In Israel, Channel 12 quoted a security source as saying that the army is reducing its operations in Lebanon and is awaiting a decision from the political leadership.

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In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI's polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

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Iran vows to boost military readiness despite agreement with US An Iranian military spokesperson said Tehran intends to maintain and strengthen the readiness of its armed forces as the agreement with the United States is implemented. According to remarks carried by Fars News Agency, the spokesperson said Iran would “maintain the level of readiness of the armed forces more than ever before” and added: “We will increase our defence capabilities during the agreement period.” The official also warned that any violation of the memorandum of understanding would trigger a strong response. “If the enemy violates the agreement or memorandum of understanding, we will quickly and forcefully return the military situation in the region to the conditions before the agreement,” the spokesperson said.

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Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran’s clerical rulers and bolster ⁠himself ahead of the election at home, as the architect of a US-Israeli alliance that would reshape the Middle East. Instead, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister is on a collision course with Trump as the US president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men’s goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. For now, Israeli officials have been...

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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

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According to Alexander Lukashenko, there are objective reasons that compel the US to stop its military pressure on Iran

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US military advisory says naval blockade of Iran ports to remain until US-Iran initial deal signing on Friday.

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Iran and Oman to charge shipping fees in Hormuz As the French president told reporters that Paris “will do everything” to ensure there is no toll on shipping through Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that fees will be charged for ships traversing the Strait. Transit fees on shipping passing through the vital waterway is a red line for European leaders. While France and Britain plan a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if the US-Iran ceasefire holds, Tehran strongly opposes any foreign military presence. “The Strait of Hormuz is very important for us, and we have adopted certain procedures according to international law in order to protect Iran’s national security and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Baghaei said on Monday. “Our goal is to pave the way for a secure passage in this waterway. We need a certain period of time to discuss with the other sides this important matter.” “It’s full services that will be offered in order to keep and maintain the environment. So many other services will be offered by Iran and Oman, and this will cost money. Accordingly, the fees will be there, and this is clear.”

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China’s official military newspaper has warned of an arms race over low-earth satellites, citing developments such as SpaceX’s latest contract with the US Space Force. Low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations typically operate at 300km to 1,500km (185-930 miles) above the Earth and are becoming increasingly important in areas such as communications and satellite navigation. But in a series of articles covering a full page on Monday, PLA Daily warned: “The era of the militarised application of...

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The Eurosatory World Defense exhibition is taking place in Paris's Villepinte exhibition centre for the next five days. It is the world's largest defense and security trade fair, and this year it is bigger than ever, with over 2,500 exhibitors participating from over 65 countries, driven by a surge in global military spending amid escalating conflicts over the past two years

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US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday. The deal includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon as well as the lifting of a US naval blockade, according to Iranian state media. These were both key points demanded by Tehran before agreeing to any deal, reports France 24's correspondent Reza Sayah.

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The strikes also targeted military airfields and territorial recruitment centers

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Trump’s deal reflects the failure of the military option in Iran

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According to the publication, the Istraeli prime minister "made it clear" that the Israel Defense Forces will continue to act against the threat from the Shiite movement Hezbollah

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Coffee chain to hold 'historical awareness' training after backlash to ad campaign that evoked 1980 military crackdown.