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On Friday, Iran signaled that talks with the United States could still be revived. Long-term peace prospects are currently on ice, with Polymarket traders now estimating a mere 1% chance of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz returning to pre-war levels by September 15.

“Putting diplomacy back on track isn’t impossible,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, following talks with Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister in Tehran.

The French Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R91), and the aircraft carrier USS John C.

A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber has been struck by Ukraine, Kyiv claimed on Friday.

Russian Bomber Hit
The so-called “Bear” aircraft was hit at the Engels Air Base in Saratov Oblast, some 370 miles into Russian territory. The base is also home to vast stocks of ammunition and fuel, as well as aircraft maintenance facilities.

Tu-95. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

Tu-95 Bomber from Russia. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

Tu-95s are used by Russia to launch long-range cruise missiles. “These are the aircraft that are carrying out strikes against Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said.

Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign against Russia grows ever more devastating for Moscow, with a Tu-95MS strategic bomber being hit in one of the worst overnight strikes beginning on Thursday night.

The strikes also targeted one of the country’s largest oil refineries, once again hitting Russia’s domestic fuel market and complicating ongoing efforts to stabilize domestic supplies.

Yaryna Chornohuz joined Ukraine’s military as

Until six months ago, few people had heard of the Strait of Hormuz.

The key shipping route — through which 20% of the world’s oil once passed — was merely a body of water in the Middle East to many across the world.

(Dec. 01, 2020) – The guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) launches a Block V Tomahawk, the weapon’s newest variant, during a missile exercise. This event marked the first time a Block V Tomahawk missile was operationally tested, marking the Navy’s transition to a more advanced capability for the fleet.

Indra has developed a new AR system for military vehicles, designed to provide crews with 360-degree coverage from inside the hull.

UGV-mounted CORVUS-RAVEN sensors track threat approaches and extend battlefield awareness, keeping operators safely at a distance.

John Ratcliffe’s Moscow Visit Has Left Europe Wondering: Will Russia Really Attack NATO? – CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Moscow sent shockwaves this week, leaving many Western leaders wondering what might happen next.

Ratcliffe’s unannounced visit, which saw him speak directly with Russian intelligence counterparts, came as a major surprise amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

A B-52H Stratofortress sits on the flightline before a munitions load operation at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept 5, 2025.

Russia launched another overnight barrage against Ukraine last night, testing its air defenses and leaving devastation in the wake of the assault.

A series of critical sites, including logistics facilities, energy infrastructure, and some civilian buildings, were hit overnight as Moscow apparently intensified its campaign to overwhelm Ukraine’s strained air defenses.

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