U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 232

February 3

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump is rewriting power politics to put America First

Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter adversaries.

February 2

Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster

Russian cargo plane reportedly lands at Cuban military base amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions and Trump's national emergency declaration over Havana.

February 1

Russia kills 12 Ukrainian miners in deadly bus attack hours after peace talks postponed

Russian drone strike killed 12 Ukrainian coal miners in what DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko called an "unprovoked terrorist attack" on civilian workers returning from their shift.

January 31

Hundreds rally outside Iranian UN ambassador's Fifth Avenue residence calling for regime change

Iranian opposition supporters rallid in Manhattan, allegedly spray-painting "terrorists" on Iran's U.N. ambassador's residence as protesters demanded intervention.

January 31

Trump says Gulf allies kept in dark as US negotiates with Iran: 'Can't tell them the plan'

President Donald Trump says U.S. cannot share military plans with Gulf allies during Iran negotiations as Saudi Arabia restricts airspace access.

January 31

IDF says Gaza strikes hit terrorists, weapons facilities after ceasefire breach; hospitals report 30 killed

At least 30 Palestinians were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as ceasefire tensions escalate ahead of Rafah border crossing reopening.

January 30

Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals

As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack.

January 30

Ukraine races to bolster air defenses as Putin’s strike pause nears end

Ukraine is rushing to boost air defenses as a brief Russian airstrike pause on Kyiv nears an end. Experts warn the temporary halt may strengthen Moscow's position.

January 30

Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks

Iran offers to discuss nuclear program with U.S. "on an equal footing" as Washington deploys warships to Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions.

January 29

Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.