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An investigation has found that three of the five tankers struck by US forces were linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet — vessels used to circumvent sanctions on Russian oil exports. The findings raise questions about US targeting decisions.

US forces struck Iranian radar and air-defense systems again Tuesday. Trump described waiting for Iran to rebuild, then hitting again — a cycle analysts warn could become permanent.

The Trump administration launched a formal review of its 80,000-strong military presence in Europe, with Undersecretary Elbridge Colby signaling troop, aircraft, drone and ship reductions as the US shifts its strategic focus toward China.

The Pentagon's public casualty database dropped the Iran war death toll from 18 to 14, erasing four recently killed US troops. Officials blamed a technical glitch, but lawmakers from both parties called it an attempt to obscure the war's human cost and circumvent the War Powers Act.

Pentagon evacuated floors 2–5 Thursday after sensors detected a possible anthrax presence — later confirmed a false alarm. Operations resumed after hazmat teams cleared the building.