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U.S.–Cuba Tensions Spike After Pentagon Visit and Díaz‑Canel’s Warning

The secretary of defense’s high‑profile trip to Guantánamo signals raised U.S. military readiness.

Hegseth Flags China’s Military Buildup at Shangri‑La as Beijing Sends Low‑Level Delegation

U.S. Southern Command Chief Meets Cuban Military at Guantánamo Perimeter

Pentagon Removes Navy Secretary John Phelan

U.S. Flies B-52 Bombers Over Iran for First Time Since War Began

Hegseth’s ‘No Quarter’ Pledge Draws Legal Rebuke Over War-Crime Ban

U.S. and Israel Step Up Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Shipping Grinds to a Halt

SOUTHCOM Chief Makes Surprise Caracas Visit, Opens Security Cooperation Talks With Interim Government

U.S. Conducts 22nd High-Seas Strike, Killing Four as Congress Reviews Survivor Video

Pentagon Removes DIA Director, Citing Loss of Confidence

Hegseth’s ‘Our Boys’ Comment Draws Backlash Over B-2 Iran Strike Coverage

Trump Administration Eases Restrictions on U.S. Military Strikes and Raids

Trump Calls for Firing Generals Over 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal