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POLITICS13h agoRepublican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran warKentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.NPR News
POLITICS14h agoMassie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran WarRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of defying Congress and illegally continuing the U.S. war in Iran.Why it matters: The impeachment effort is a long shot in the GOP-controlled Congress, but Massie's resolution is privileged, meaning he can force a full House vote and put Republicans on the record over Hegseth's handling of the Iran war.It's a dramatic escalation in the retiring lawmaker's months-long push to rein in the Trump administration's war powers. Massie did not give GOP leaders a heads-up on his plans. TheAxios
CYBER14h agoIranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and JournalistsCybersecurity agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands have detailed a Windows malware that they say Iran's intelligence service uses to spy on dissidents, journalists, and activists around the world. The malware is controlled via the Telegram messaging app and can copy a target's emails and chat messages, take screenshots, and activate the microphone to recordThe Hacker News
CYBER14h agoAIVD: Iran hacks online into dissidents to steal sensitive informationNOS Buitenland
MILITARY14h agoIran war munitions spending led to inventory problems, Pentagon inspector saysThe Pentagon's inspector general said in a new report that the $22.3 billion cost of Iran war munitions spending caused "strategic inventory shortfalls." CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean explains more.CBS News
POLITICS14h agoCan China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT14h agoPentagon tells Congress Iran war cost at least $42 billionThe Pentagon told Congress last month that the cost of the war against Iran has now climbed over $42 billion, a $4.5 billion increase on the most recent public estimate from the Department of Defense more than six months into the conflict. Defense officials provided the updated cost estimate on Aug. 13 to congressional defense…The Hill
CONFLICT15h agoWho are the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels threatening a key maritime passage?Washington Post World
MILITARY15h agoIran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirmsThe inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".BBC World
POLITICSBREAKING15h agoIran's regime came for teenage twins. Their fate offers a glimpse of Tehran's widening death campaignFox News World
MILITARY15h ago‘Hundreds’ of buildings, ‘dozens’ of aircraft destroyed or damaged during Iran ops: DoD IGOperation Epic Fury has “resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls” of key munitions, Pentagon officials told investigators.Breaking Defense
POLITICS16h agoAlbania’s High Court Rules Against Tirana Mayor’s ReleaseErion Veliaj suffers major legal setback as High Court rules that he should stay in pre-trial detention on corruption and money-laundering charges – even though he is still Tirana's acting mayor.Balkan Insight
CONFLICT16h agoUS Lost Over 50 Aircraft, Helicopters, UAVs During Operation Against Iran - Reportsputnikglobe · russia
CONFLICT17h agoRussia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle EastDefense News
CONFLICT17h agoRussia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle EastMilitary Times
POLITICS17h agoNo talks with U.S. until conditions are met – IranA top Iranian security official on Tuesday said that Iran would not negotiate with the United States until its conditions were met. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks in a post on X in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Monday. Trump said Tehran wanted to reach […] The post No talks with U.S. until conditions are met – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT17h agoIran’s allies squeeze Saudi Arabia ‘on all fronts’, leaving crown prince facing a crisisTwo-pronged assault by Houthi rebels and Iraqi militants spawns what may be biggest test for Prince Mohammed since backlash against Jamal Khashoggi’s murderIrish Times World
CONFLICT18h agoScoop: U.S. attacked Iranian boats trying to seize Navy droneAxios
POLITICS18h agoIran: 'Woman, Life, Freedom' lives on despite warThe death of Jina Mahsa Amini triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.DW News [en]
POLITICS19h agoIran: No talks with US until conditions are metA top Iranian security official on Tuesday said that Iran would not negotiate with the United States until its conditions were met. The post Iran: No talks with US until conditions are met appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS19h agoIran’s top diplomat heads to China for talks as Middle East diplomacy faltersIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in China on Wednesday, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East. The meeting comes during the countdown to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States for a summit next week with his US counterpart Donald Trump, when the war on Iran and disruption of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be high on the agenda. Fighting has also erupted...South China Morning Post
POLITICS19h agoKarnataka CM to hold meetings in Udupi, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru on Kasturirangan reportThe Chief Minister would hold public meetings to gather people’s opinion on the issueThe Hindu
MILITARY20h agoUS defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall over Iran warThe Independent World
MILITARY20h agoIran war cost: $33.4B in four months, U.S. munitions shortfallsThe cost of a potential conflict involving Iran is reported to be $33.4 billion over four months, with concerns raised about U.S. munitions shortfalls. This highlights significant financial and logistical challenges related to military operations.Seeking Alpha Tech