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
Spain Joins Germany in Criticizing Allied Operations in Middle East
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a stern rebuke to the United States and Israel on Wednesday, characterizing ongoing military operations against Iran as violations of international law that threaten global stability. Speaking before the Spanish Congress, the socialist leader warned that the consequences of the current conflict could eclipse those of the Second … [Read more...] about Spain Joins Germany in Criticizing Allied Operations in Middle East