House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the United States is not currently at war with Iran, despite President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth having described the U.S. operations as such. Johnson characterized the recent strikes as a specific, clear mission rather than an act of war, asserting that Iran had initiated hostilities. He expressed confidence that the House would reject a War Powers Act resolution, arguing its passage would jeopardize U.S. forces and hinder mission objectives.
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Vice President JD Vance is reportedly facing political fallout after White House sources revealed he advocated for a large-scale military operation in Iran during a Situation Room meeting. Despite a history of opposing interventionist wars, Vance’s team has attempted to reframe his stance, suggesting he favored a swift and decisive approach if military action were unavoidable, rather than oppose it entirely. This defense comes as concerns grow over the escalating conflict’s cost and Vance’s past anti-war rhetoric. Vance later broke his silence, emphasizing the president’s objective to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and assuring that any future engagements would have clear objectives and defined end goals.
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a decisive directive to halt Hezbollah’s military operations. Security agencies have been tasked with preventing any military activities or rocket launches originating from Lebanese territory. Furthermore, authorities are instructed to apprehend all individuals responsible for such actions.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death, attributed to “terrorists,” serves as irrefutable evidence of his righteousness. The statement further asserts that his legacy and the path he forged will endure with unwavering strength and honor. This declaration underscores the Guard’s commitment to continuing his mission in the face of perceived threats.
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The U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran Saturday, with initial strikes reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and across the capital. President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. had commenced “major combat operations in Iran,” amidst heightened regional tensions and a U.S. military buildup aimed at pressuring Iran regarding its nuclear program. The Israeli campaign targeted Iran’s military, government symbols, and intelligence assets, with Israeli officials stating the operation was intended “to remove threats.”
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Ukraine has likely disrupted Russian drone operations by destroying several relay installations in Belarus that were used to guide Shahed attack drones. President Zelenskyy indicated that these newly deployed stations enabled mid-flight guidance and improved strike accuracy, suggesting a widening technological dimension to the conflict. The Ukrainian President implied that Kyiv took action against these sites, shifting the responsibility for such attacks directly to the Belarusian leadership. Furthermore, there are indications of new missile systems being prepared for deployment on Belarusian territory, increasing the risks for Belarus itself.
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Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, was declared deceased on February 10, 2026, after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) on February 7 during operations in the Caribbean. An extensive, around-the-clock 72-hour search and rescue effort involving multiple U.S. military branches and assets concluded without success. The loss is deeply felt across the Navy-Marine Corps team, and Oforah’s service as an infantry rifleman will not be forgotten. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation.
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A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to stage a propaganda video in Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi by bringing a Russian flag, intending to falsely display control and demoralize the local population and Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian soldiers of the 43rd Mechanized Brigade intercepted and eliminated the group, revealing the Russians’ attempts to mask battlefield losses and sow doubt. The captured flag, bearing a misspelled name of the 153rd Tank Regiment, indicated the unit was forced to undertake this unusual mission due to resource limitations.
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According to a statement released on Cuban state TV, a U.S. military operation in Venezuela over the weekend resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban officers. These officers were participating in a mission requested by Venezuela’s government. The Cuban government declared two days of mourning for the fallen officers, whose names and positions were not immediately released. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, noting a significant loss of life on the opposing side, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Cuban involvement in Venezuela’s internal security apparatus.
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Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The story of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Alvin Holsey is a stark illustration of the tensions brewing within the highest echelons of the U.S. military. The core issue revolves around a fundamental disagreement: whether to blindly follow orders or exercise professional judgment, especially when those orders raise legal and ethical questions. The narrative presented reveals a growing chasm between Hegseth’s approach to military command and Admiral Holsey’s commitment to upholding military standards, ultimately leading to the admiral’s premature departure.
Months of friction between Hegseth and Holsey marked the lead up to the admiral’s forced retirement.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood