The Pentagon is developing what military officials characterize as comprehensive operational plans for decisive action against Iran, including the potential seizure of strategic islands controlling the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade of Iranian oil exports, and operations to secure Tehran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. These preparations come as the Trump … [Read more...] about Pentagon Prepares Military Options Against Iran as Diplomatic Window Narrows
Palantir Executive Warns America Unprepared for Extended Global Conflict
The United States may be winning individual battles with superior weaponry, but the nation lacks the industrial capacity to sustain a prolonged global conflict, according to a senior executive at one of America's leading defense technology companies. Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir Technologies, has issued a stark warning about America's military readiness … [Read more...] about Palantir Executive Warns America Unprepared for Extended Global Conflict
Trump Says Iran Sending Oil Tankers Through Hormuz as Gesture of Good Faith
President Trump addressed the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz during a Cabinet meeting this week, revealing new details about the extent of Iranian mining operations in the vital waterway while suggesting Tehran may be signaling willingness to negotiate. The president confirmed that U.S. forces have destroyed Iranian mine-laying vessels in the strategic passage, though … [Read more...] about Trump Says Iran Sending Oil Tankers Through Hormuz as Gesture of Good Faith
Moscow Accused of Sharing Intelligence That Led to American Casualties
European and British defense officials have confirmed that Russia is providing intelligence support to Iranian forces conducting operations against American military personnel in the Middle East, raising concerns about an expanding alliance between Moscow and Tehran. Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, addressed these … [Read more...] about Moscow Accused of Sharing Intelligence That Led to American Casualties
Venezuela Pledges to Become Major US Oil Partner in Post-Maduro Era
The arrest of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has set the stage for what opposition leader María Corina Machado describes as a fundamental transformation in hemispheric energy relations. Speaking before several thousand oil and energy executives at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, Machado outlined an ambitious vision for Venezuela as a cornerstone of American … [Read more...] about Venezuela Pledges to Become Major US Oil Partner in Post-Maduro Era