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by Tyler Durden · A Confusing Rollout · Initial reports around “Project Freedom” suggested a direct U.S. Navy escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz. · However, subsequent clarification indicates that the initiative may be more limited in scope. · According to officials, the programme is being framed as a coordination effort between countries, insurers, and shipping operators rather than a full-scale naval escort operation. · “It doesn’t…

by RT News · Slovakia will not participate in any European Union loans for Ukraine, including the €90 billion joint debt package approved by Brussels last month, Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed. · Bratislava had already opted out of servicing the loan alongside Hungary and the Czech Republic, citing financial risk concerns. In a video address, Fico made his position clear. · “It is well known that I refused to support the €90 billion…

US President Donald Trump has signalled he may reduce American troop deployments in additional NATO countries, including Spain and Italy, as tensions deepen between Washington and its European allies over the war with Iran. The remarks follow an earlier move targeting Germany, where the Pentagon confirmed plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from a total force of approximately 36,000 stationed in the country. · NATO Under Pressure · Trump has…

A Ukrainian drone hits a 52-story residential building in the Russian capital, not far from Moscow’s business district. Iran warns the US to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz, as Donald Trump announces a new mission dubbed 'Project Freedom', which aims to escort ships through the vital trade choke point. Tehran says the move would violate the ceasefire. After an Israeli-US strike reduces a synagogue in Tehran to rubble, RT exclusively hears…

The US countdown for Iran to make a deal continues amid the Hormuz Strait blockade, while Donald Trump claims hostilities have ended as he looks to bypass congressional approval needed to wage his war. Despite the crippling US embargo on Cuba, Washington imposes new sanctions on key industries of the island nation while the US president says he could position an aircraft carrier off its shores and force it to surrender. Russia's Africa Corps…

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already been “terminated,” and the Trump administration believes it does not need an extension from Congress to continue the fighting, the Associated Press has reported, citing sources. The report comes as a deadline mandated by the 1973 War Powers Act rapidly approaches. The legislation limits any military action launched by the president without congressional authorization to 60 days. · The White House insists…

US President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks, accusing the bloc of breaching a trade deal reached last summer but yet to be fully ratified by EU lawmakers. The move constitutes a 10% hike from current 15% levies on the automotive industry. Announcing the decision, Trump urged European car makers to move their manufacturing to the US, saying that such cars would not be subjected to increased tariffs. · “I am…

Three children are wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack, as Russian troops respond with multiple precision strikes against Kiev's forces. Turkish police reportedly detain at least 50 protesters trying to reach Istanbul's main square for a Labour Day demonstration. · A government ban prohibits gatherings at the central location. Mali holds a service commemorating its fallen defence minister, killed last weekend during a mass wave of violence by…

The loosely defined initiative will reportedly be pitched to foreign governments by the State Department · Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz with lines representing global shipping lanes. © Getty Images / Alones Creative · The US is set to pitch foreign governments on a new initiative for controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with participation explicitly excluding “adversaries” Russia and China, according to media reports. · The proposal…

The UK-led grouping will include the Netherlands, Nordic nations, and the Baltic states, according to the country’s first sea lord · FILE PHOTO: The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving at the Portsmouth harbour. © Getty Images / Andrew Matthews · Britain and other north European states will create a naval force outside of NATO to counter Russia, first sea lord and chief of naval staff in the UK, General Gwyn Jenkins, has…