What Is Trump’s New Financial Offensive Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new campaign would target Iran’s economic lifelines and countries or entities helping Tehran move petroleum and finances.
Defense
US Army Moves To Phase Out Drone Battalion Created To Study Ukraine War
An Army official said the battalion will participate in an exercise through September before refocusing on its core mission as an airborne infantry unit.
Iran Claims Military Production Survived Heavy Strikes
The claims contrast sharply with U.S. assessments
Hundreds Of Millions Of Barrels Move Through Contested Hormuz
Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said American forces have helped roughly 1,300 commercial vessels navigate the strategic waterway during that period
Study Warns China Could Face Major Drone Shortfall In War
System Simulation. Researchers led by Professor Zhang Jihai of Beijing Institute of Technology used an AI model to examine China’s drone supply chain
Russian Drone Threat Prompts Romanian F-16 Response
The aircraft were dispatched to protect workers and critical energy infrastructure, with one jet destroying the drone.
US Navy Carrier Group Arrives To Replace Exhausted USS Lincoln
The Lincoln, carrying roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, has faced reports of supply shortages and mental health concerns during its extended deployment.
Reporters and Military Members Held at Gunpoint At California Space Force Base
The group was being escorted by public affairs personnel to a groundbreaking ceremony when a communication failure occurred during their entry.
Army Turns GTA 6 Release Into Creative Reenlistment Incentive
Members of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion who sign reenlistment contracts between August 1 and November 14, 2026, are eligible for the unusual benefit.
Bessent Signals Tougher U.S. Sanctions Could Keep Iran War From Expanding
His comments followed Trump’s warning that countries providing economic support to Tehran could face severe U.S. penalties.
Trump Drill Cut Raises Questions About U.S. Commitment To South Korea
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began August 17, will end Friday instead of running through August 27
Israel Pushes West Bank Settlement Project Despite Global Opposition
Israel approved the broader E1 plan last year, with far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declaring that Palestinian statehood was being removed from consideration
Victor Davis Hanson: Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Destroyed American Deterrence
Joe Biden reportedly, allegedly, wanted to get out by 9/11 because he was going to broadcast that he was the first president to end the misadventure, he thought, in Afghanistan.
Support The Troops: Bring Them Home!
Stories of broken toilets, filth, and mold everywhere were reported in the media last week.
Former Ukrainian Defense Chief Fedorov May Travel To U.S. Next Week
The potential trip comes shortly after Fedorov publicly called for a legal and practical mechanism to hold elections while Ukraine remains at war with Russia