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Russia announces demobilization of more than 875 Ukrainian soldiers within 24 hours
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 13 that Ukrainian forces had lost about 875 soldiers in the past 24 hours in the special military operation area.
Iran redefines the Strait of Hormuz, control scope increases nearly 10 times
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Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "large combat area", with a much broader scope than before the conflict broke out.
President Trump affirms priority in preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons
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President Trump affirmed that the top priority now is to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons despite economic pressure in the US.
US withdraws troops from Germany, NATO's eastern flank competes for more troops
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At least 5 NATO countries on the eastern flank of Europe are seeking to attract US troops to station on their territory.
Qatar takes unusual measures against LNG ships amid Hormuz crisis
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Qatar requested liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers near the country's main export center to turn off positioning signal transmitters.
Russia announces elimination of 1,140 Ukrainian soldiers in just 1 day
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Ukrainian forces were eliminated from combat by Russia with about 1,140 soldiers on the entire fighting line in just 24 hours.
Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region
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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity
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Without going through Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's key East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity, transporting 7 million barrels of oil/day.
Fraud boss flees Cambodia before G-hour sweep
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The fraud bosses behind the billion-dollar crime industry in Cambodia are fleeing before April.
After Hormuz, another oil throat at risk of paralysis when Houthi fights
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When Hormuz is almost paralyzed, all eyes are now on another vital oil transport route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as the Houthi begins to fight.
Russian UAV carrying a 3kg warhead, attacking in a "herd" style to defeat armored vehicles
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With 3 UAVs carrying 3kg warheads, Russia successfully tested the "herd" tactic using AI to detect and coordinate attacks on armored vehicles.
Slovakia threatens to block Ukraine's access to the EU due to the Druzhba oil pipeline
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Slovak Prime Minister threatens to veto sanctions against Russia in response to Ukraine freezing the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Nuclear facilities hit, Iran considers a risky move
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Being airstriked on nuclear facilities, Iran is considering a risky move, which could push tensions with the US and Israel to a new level.
Iran opens Hormuz route for common neighbor 900km border, 20 ships allowed to pass
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Pakistan has secured an agreement with Iran on sending 20 ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz becomes a toll station, Iran pockets hundreds of millions of USD
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Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a "trial station" and may have earned hundreds of millions of USD from oil sales.
Russia warns of consequences if South Korea provides weapons aid to Ukraine
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Russia has warned that it will take tough retaliatory measures if South Korea decides to provide weapons to Ukraine.
US plans to deploy ground forces to Iran, targeting Kharg and Hormuz islands
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The US Department of War is preparing for weeks-long ground operations in Iran - according to information in the Washington Post on March 28.
US sends more troops to the Middle East, Houthi joins conflict
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The Iranian conflict spread as the Houthi forces engaged, while the US continued to increase military strength in the Middle East.
Russia refutes accusations that Moscow is making money from the Iran war
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Russia affirms that it does not want the Iranian war to escalate and does not seek to profit from the issues of other countries.
Iranian nuclear arsenal: The most dangerous mission in US military history
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Eliminating or destroying Iran's nuclear arsenal is considered one of the most risky missions.
