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Africa's premier military drill, African Lion 26, illustrated the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence in joint operations. Across the landscapes of four nations, 5,600 troops from 40 different countries experienced AI-powered technologies that streamlined real-time surveillance and facilitated seamless communication.

Iran's parliament is considering hefty financial rewards for assassinating US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu, escalating tensions after recent strikes. Lawmakers aim to formalize bounties, viewing these leaders as responsible for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. This move shifts threats from rhetoric to official parliamentary action, with warnings of wider retaliation.

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Operation Epic Fury, initiated under the leadership of Donald Trump, saw the U.S. military suffer grave losses, with 42 aircraft—comprising fighter jets and drones—sustaining damage or being lost entirely. This aggressive strike prompted swift and vigorous reprisal from Iran, bringing the region to a boiling point.

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims President Trump considered a nuclear strike on Iran. He alleges Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine firmly rejected the idea, preventing its execution. Johnson explained the military chain of command and the potential for Caine's resignation if overruled, adding context to Trump's subsequent public statements against nuclear use.

Project Freedom, initiated by US President Trump, aims to free ships trapped in the Persian Gulf after Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US forces are actively escorting merchant vessels and have engaged Iranian boats. Meanwhile, missile attacks from Iran have struck the Emirati port of Fujairah, wounding three Indians, an act India deems unacceptable.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed speculation of a rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating they will visit Delhi if summoned by the party high command. This comes after a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid ongoing rumors about leadership tussle within the state government.

A fire aboard a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent exchanges between Iran and the United States in the vital shipping lane.

Fresh US intelligence suggests Iran has resumed military production, including drones, much sooner than anticipated, raising concerns about its rapid arsenal regeneration. Tehran's strategy of decentralized manufacturing and reliance on commercially available components allows for swift replenishment of weapons like Shahed drones and Fateh missiles, even after recent strikes.

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is reportedly still in place despite an Iranian attack on US destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US retaliatory strikes. Both sides accuse the other of initiating the exchange, threatening a fragile truce that ended weeks of conflict. Tensions remain high as negotiations continue.

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

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