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Fending for themselves: Bozeman sisters scramble out of Saudi Arabia as Iran war erupts

Caught in the midst of rapidly escalating tensions, Bozeman sisters Alise and Laurel Glenn found themselves stranded in Saudi Arabia following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Left with minimal governmental support, they were forced to orchestrate their own evacuation from a region suddenly thrust into turmoil.

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 Fending for themselves: Bozeman sisters scramble out of Saudi Arabia as Iran war erupts
‘I found one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs – I thought it was a UFO’

When a diver off the coast of British Columbia spotted what he believed to be a UFO, he had no idea how dangerous his discovery truly was. The underwater find, it turned out, was one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs.

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 ‘I found one of the US Military’s missing nuclear bombs – I thought it was a UFO’
Artillery attack on a Yemen village kills at least 10 as government blames Houthi rebels

An artillery strike in a northern Yemeni village claimed at least 10 lives, among them six children, igniting renewed outrage over the ongoing conflict. The government has placed the blame on Houthi rebels, further highlighting the deepening crisis in the country.

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 Artillery attack on a Yemen village kills at least 10 as government blames Houthi rebels
Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says

The Pentagon estimates that the Iran war, now in its third week, could draw to a close within four to six weeks, according to a key aide to President Trump. Observers note that this marks the first time an official timeline has been presented for the 2026 conflict.

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 Pentagon sees Iran war lasting up to six weeks, Trump aide says
Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week

Iran has issued its first open warning to the United Arab Emirates, claiming that U.S. strikes against it were launched from Emirati territory. As hostilities involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel move into their third week, Tehran has urged people to leave several vital ports in the UAE, including the busiest in the Middle East.

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 Tehran claims the U.S. attacked it from the UAE as Iran war enters its third week
Cal Thomas: What if those Iranian bombs had nuclear warheads

Criticism of President Donald Trump’s bombing campaign continues to build, with both Democrats and some Republicans voicing discomfort about escalating tensions. This opinion piece raises a crucial question: what if future Iranian bombs were armed with nuclear warheads, and how might younger generations view such conflict?

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 Cal Thomas: What if those Iranian bombs had nuclear warheads
US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

The United States is sending 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to the Middle East, marking a significant troop buildup. This deployment comes nearly two weeks into a conflict that has yet to see any sign of resolution.

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 US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast
Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally

A large explosion disrupted a mass rally in central Tehran on Friday, where thousands had gathered to show solidarity with Palestinians. The detonation followed Israel’s earlier warning that it would target the very site of the demonstration.

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 Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally
‘China’s Nostradamus’ who predicted war with Iran gives chilling warning about how it ends

A self-proclaimed seer from China has taken the internet by storm thanks to three bold predictions he made in 2024. While two of them have already played out with surprising precision, it is his final warning about a conflict with Iran that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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 ‘China’s Nostradamus’ who predicted war with Iran gives chilling warning about how it ends
Sources: Outdated intel likely led to strike on school

A U.S. missile strike on an elementary school in Iran killed more than 165 people after military personnel allegedly relied on outdated intelligence. Officials now face urgent questions over how such a catastrophic error occurred.

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 Sources: Outdated intel likely led to strike on school
Only 3 U.S. Airlines Can Remain Profitable at Current Oil Prices

Surging oil prices linked to the escalating war with Iran have rattled energy markets, jumping over 9% and threatening the profitability of U.S. airlines. With fuel hedging largely abandoned, many carriers are now exposed to sudden cost spikes, leaving only a small group able to remain profitable.

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 Only 3 U.S. Airlines Can Remain Profitable at Current Oil Prices
Pentagon Spent $11.3B on First 6 Days of Iran War: Sources

In its first six days, the Iran war has racked up a staggering $11.3 billion, Defense Department officials recently told lawmakers. The confidential estimate, shared behind closed doors, left some senators reeling and raised questions about the conflict’s accelerating costs.

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 Pentagon Spent $11.3B on First 6 Days of Iran War: Sources
China Stockpiles Soften the Blow of the Global Oil Shock

China, the world’s top crude oil and LNG importer, has strategically built up oil stockpiles, diversified supply routes, and promoted electrification. These measures make it notably more resilient to disruptions, especially those arising from the crisis in the Middle East.

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 China Stockpiles Soften the Blow of the Global Oil Shock
US Nuclear Submarines Are Putting the ‘Cold’ in ‘Cold War’

Even as conflict unfolds in Iran, NATO forces have turned their attention to the Arctic, where U.S. nuclear submarines are engaged in Operation Ice Camp Boarfish. This large-scale drill underscores the growing strategic importance of the Arctic in global military planning.

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 US Nuclear Submarines Are Putting the ‘Cold’ in ‘Cold War’
Why Did the US Just Send a Dozen Planes After Two Russian Bombers Near Alaska?

Two Russian bombers approaching Alaska prompted a swift and sizable response from the United States. Even while occupied in Iran, NORAD’s determined move highlights America’s commitment to protecting its airspace and projecting strength at home.

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 Why Did the US Just Send a Dozen Planes After Two Russian Bombers Near Alaska?
The US War Machine Is Run By Deranged Armageddon Cultists

In a fiery Pentagon speech, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth touted what critics call a dangerously escalated show of force against Iran. The article from Activist Post portrays U.S. leadership as “deranged Armageddon cultists,” underscoring mounting concerns over militaristic rhetoric and its impact on civilians.

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 The US War Machine Is Run By Deranged Armageddon Cultists
Trump Reverses Course on Kurdish Forces as CIA Arms Plan Draws Skepticism

President Trump’s sudden shift on Kurdish forces has set off alarms in Washington. This policy zigzag comes amid reports of a CIA initiative, in coordination with Israel’s Mossad, to arm thousands of Kurdish fighters near Iran’s northwestern border. Questions now arise over how this development will affect regional stability.

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Vital Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked

Water desalination facilities in Iran and on the Persian Gulf island of Bahrain were recently attacked, placing a core survival resource in jeopardy. The assaults highlight the vulnerability of vital water infrastructure in a region heavily dependent on artificial fresh water solutions.

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 Vital Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked
Iraq and Iran are different, but arguments against both wars are similar

Parallels between the conflict in Iraq nearly 25 years ago and heightened talk of war with Iran reveal similar arguments about threats and timing. While each nation’s situation remains distinct, critics contend that Iran’s supposed danger may be overstated.

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 Iraq and Iran are different, but arguments against both wars are similar
Unmanned in the air and at sea at World Defense Show 2026

At the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, American unmanned platforms took center stage. Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reports on advanced drones operating in the air and at sea, reflecting a growing trend in modern defense technology.

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 Unmanned in the air and at sea at World Defense Show 2026
Is it Armageddon or just another war for oil?

Is this conflict driven by deep-rooted beliefs, or do economic interests lurk beneath the surface? With no coherent explanation for the violence facing Iranian civilians, questions arise about whether Evangelical fundamentalist doctrines or a familiar quest for resources command the day’s events.

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 Is it Armageddon or just another war for oil?
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