Trump Demands Hormuz Be Reopened. Allies Shrug.
President Trump called on five nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Allies offered cautious words, not commitments. The plan now looks more talk than team effort.
Trump Snubs Starmer Over British Carriers
President Trump publicly rebuked U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Britain’s reluctance to commit carriers or bases for strikes on Iran. His post on X framed the move as too little, too late and served as a political prod aimed at allies and audiences back home.
Trump Promises Largest Strike Against Iran Tonight
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump called for what he described as the largest U.S. bombing campaign yet against Iran, as officials report strikes on key Iranian vessels and missile infrastructure.
U.S. and Ecuador Strike Drug Cartels
U.S. Southern Command said American and Ecuadorian forces launched coordinated operations against groups it calls narco-terrorists in Ecuador. The move follows recent U.S. strikes on drug vessels and fits a broader push to choke cartel operations in the hemisphere.
Europe Joins U.S. Strikes? Britain, France, Germany
Britain, France and Germany said they might join U.S. military action against Iran. They pledged to defend their personnel and allies and warned they could take "necessary and proportionate defensive action" to stop missile and drone attacks.
Sham Marriages Used to Access Military Bases
A federal indictment alleges a transnational fraud ring recruited U.S. citizens, including Navy members, into fake marriages to obtain base IDs and green cards. The case names several defendants, notes staged wedding photos, and describes a bribery plot to get unauthorized Department of Defense ID cards.