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After handing Mojtaba a ‘win,’ spooked US threatens new blockade, more military strikes

After handing Mojtaba a ‘win,’ spooked US threatens new blockade, more military strikes

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 01:12 am IST The guns may have fallen silent, but the threat of war has not disappeared. Just hours after the United States and Iran signed a historic peace Memorandum of Understanding, Washington delivered a stark reminder that the agreement would be enforced under the shadow of American military power. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon remains prepared to resume military operations if Tehran fails to honour the commitments made under the newly signed agreement. According to Hegseth, the deal is not built on trust but on verification, with Washington making it clear that any violation by Iran could trigger a renewed military response. The warning comes at a time when Iran continues to emphasise its strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints through which a significant portion of global oil shipments pass. In response, the United States has signalled that it could reimpose an “ironclad blockade” against Iran if Tehran does not comply with the agreement.   Home …

Why US has listed Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as Chinese military companies

Why US has listed Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as Chinese military companies

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Earlier this week, the US Department of War added major Chinese companies — including e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search engine Baidu and EV company BYD — to an official list of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the US. China’s foreign ministry said the list “unreasonably suppressed” Chinese companies and urged the US to “correct its mistaken practices.” Chinese companies, too, criticised the move. BYD told Reuters that the decision harmed “its development achievements in the United States”. Similarly, Alibaba said it was not a Chinese military company “nor part of any military-civil fusion strategy”, and that it would consider appropriate legal action. What is the basis of such inclusions, how does it affect their operations, and what does it say about the state of the larger US-China geopolitical competition? Basis of links to Chinese military The list is in accordance with Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Act authorises appropriations for military activities of the US Department of Defense. Here, Section …

US Army plans military executions after 50 years — will Trump approve death orders? Operation Resolute Justice Explained

US Army plans military executions after 50 years — will Trump approve death orders? Operation Resolute Justice Explained

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The United States Army is reportedly preparing contingency plans to carry out military executions for the first time in more than 50 years, according to an internal document reviewed by ABC News. President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The plan, referred to internally as “Operation Resolute Justice,” outlines procedures that would be activated if presidential approval is granted. It involves the transfer of four military inmates currently on death row from the US Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to the federal execution facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. If implemented, it would mark the first military execution of service members since 1961, a significant break from decades of non-use of capital punishment within the US armed forces. Presidential approval While military courts are permitted to issue death sentences, executions cannot proceed without authorization from the President of the United States. Army spokesperson Cynthia Smith confirmed that such preparations are part of long-standing contingency exercises rather than an active execution …

Trump calls it ‘a very good reason’ to restart war if Iran kills US military personnel | World News

Trump calls it ‘a very good reason’ to restart war if Iran kills US military personnel | World News

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3 min readWashington DcUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 03:47 PM IST US President Donald Trump has declared that if Iran kills American military personnel, it would constitute “a very good reason” to restart full-scale military conflict with the Iranian regime. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump established what he termed a clear “red line” in the ongoing tensions with Iran. When directly asked whether the killing of American troops would trigger renewed military action, the US President confirmed that such an event would justify resuming the war. Trump’s warning “This would be a very good reason to restart the war,” Trump stated regarding the potential death of US service members at Iranian hands. In the same White House briefing, Trump downplayed Iran’s military capabilities and said, “They have neither a navy nor an air force; we have eliminated their leadership. They had 159 ships, and all of them are lying at the bottom of the sea. We have taken photos of them down there.” Trump further dismissed reports of Iranian strength as …

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

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Taiwan on Tuesday recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft as per the Ministry of National Defence (MND). China’s claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. (Representational Photo/REUTERS) It further noted that 7 of the 7 sorties entered Taiwan’s southwestern part ADIZ and that the situation has been monitored and responded to. “7 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 7 out of 7 sorties entered Taiwan‘s southwestern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded”, MND said. Meanwhile, on Monday, it recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four official ships around its territory. “7 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this timeframe”, MND said on …

Military talks in Washington, airstrikes in Lebanon: Israel opens two fronts | World News

Military talks in Washington, airstrikes in Lebanon: Israel opens two fronts | World News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 30, 2026 07:18 AM IST As Israeli and Lebanese military officials began direct talks in the United States on Friday, Israeli troops intensified their operations in parts of southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, the Associated Press reported. Israel launched airstrikes as its soldiers entered the village of Dibbine, near Marjayoun town. Five people were killed in the villages of Deir Qanoun al Nahr and Abbasiyeh, while a municipal policeman was killed in Ebba, AP reported citing state media. At the Pentagon, meanwhile, a six-member Lebanese military delegation met with Israeli military officials in the first direct military talks between the two countries in decades, the report highlighted. Sharing a statement later in the day, the Pentagon said the talks were “productive”. However, the US did not highlight any accomplishments or achievements. It said the talks “focused on building practical frameworks for regional security and stability”. Hezbollah, Israel’s primary target in the war, did not participate once again in the discussions. Lebanon’s demands A senior Lebanese military official told The …

Moving 2: Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung return; Lee Jung Ha exits for military service | Everything we know about the K-drama

Moving 2: Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung return; Lee Jung Ha exits for military service | Everything we know about the K-drama

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The upcoming second season of the Korean drama Moving is already generating massive buzz online, but this time, the biggest conversation is not just about the story. Fans are now reacting to a major casting shake-up that could significantly change the emotional core of the hit K-drama. After the success of the first season, expectations for the sequel are incredibly high. However, one major absence is already leaving longtime viewers emotional. Moving 2: Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung return; Lee Jung Ha exits for military service — everything we know so far about the K-drama. (Disney+) Lee Jung-ha exits the series Actor Lee Jung Ha, who became one of the breakout stars of the first season through his role as Kim Bong Seok, will not return for Season 2. The actor is stepping away from the series to fulfill his mandatory South Korean military service. For many viewers, Bong Seok was loved for his emotional vulnerability, awkward charm and evolving relationship with Hui-soo became the heart of the drama. Won Gyu Bin takes over …

General Manoj Naravane’s The Curious and the Classified reveals the humorous side of military life | Books and Literature News

General Manoj Naravane’s The Curious and the Classified reveals the humorous side of military life | Books and Literature News

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It does not begin with battle. It begins with banter. With a question tossed across a mess table, with a ritual poured into two bottles and three glasses, with a rank briefly forgotten and a story quietly shared. The Curious and the Classified resists the expected entry point into the Indian armed forces. There are no marching boots at the threshold, no medals clinking for attention. Instead, General Manoj Naravane ushers us in through the side door—through wit, whimsy, and the warm, worn corridors of memory. What unfolds is not a manual of military might, but a mosaic of military mind. Naravane writes as a soldier-scholar, but more importantly, as a custodian of culture. The book gathers myths, mischief, and meaning with a collector’s care. A backronym becomes a breadcrumb; a regimental legend becomes a lantern. In these pages, the Indian armed forces are not merely an institution of discipline—they are revealed as an ecosystem of emotion, an inheritance of habits, a theatre where the absurd and the sacred sit side by side without apology. …

US military plane goes missing near Qatar after distress signal | What we know

US military plane goes missing near Qatar after distress signal | What we know

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A US military refuelling aircraft has gone missing after flight radar systems tracked an emergency distress call. As per Flightradar24 data, the KC-135 Stratotanker transmitted a “7700” distress signal over the Persian Gulf, near Iran. The aircraft, identified as a KC-135 Stratotanker, went off radar on Tuesday after declaring an emergency over the Persian Gulf (Unsplash/ Representational Photo) As per flight tracking platforms, the US military aircraft was headed towards Qatar at the time of the distress call. Follow LIVE updates on the US Iran war Furthermore, regional-level AIS and GPS jamming and spoofing has also been reported over the Strait of Hormuz as the war between the United States and Iran escalates. US military plane missing? What we know Based on regional reports and Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, also known as the “flying gas station”, reportedly experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz region. The incident occurred when the aircraft was conducting refuelling operations over the Gulf when it transmitted the distress signal. The aircraft squawked a …

India-Italy sign military cooperation plan 2026-27

India-Italy sign military cooperation plan 2026-27

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India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware, a move that came as both nations navigate an evolving security landscape. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi. Following the meeting, the two sides unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan (MCP) 2026-27 regarding military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries. “We discussed the avenues to further develop mutually beneficial defence industrial cooperation under India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat programme and Italy’s defence cooperation initiative,” Singh said after the meeting. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …