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White House Claims Major Blow To Iran Navy

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has sharply reduced Iran’s missile and naval attack capacity during Operation Epic Fury, describing the campaign as one of the most intense maritime strikes in modern military history. Her remarks came as Washington said its forces were continuing attacks aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure

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Iran Says Pakistan Not Hosting US Talks Yet

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran has said Pakistan is involved only in consultations and not in any direct or indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, as fresh diplomatic speculation continues around Islamabad’s possible mediation role. The clarification came from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, who denied claims that talks with the United States had already taken

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US Sends More Army Troops To Middle East

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The United States is preparing to send additional Army troops to the Middle East as Washington balances military reinforcement with public claims of a possible diplomatic opening with Iran. The reported move would add thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, reflecting a broader US effort to strengthen readiness across the region as the […]

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US, India Need Not Agree On Everything says Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said the United States and India do not need to agree on every issue to cooperate effectively, as both countries work to strengthen strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking during his India visit, Colby said Washington sees India not only as an important regional partner but […]

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IRGC Claims New Attacks On Israel, US Bases

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched what it described as the 80th wave of attacks against Israel and US military positions in the region, signalling another sharp escalation in the conflict. According to Iranian state-linked reporting, the operation included missile strikes aimed at northern and central Israeli locations as well as American […]

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Israel Wary Of US Concessions In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Israel is publicly projecting unity with the United States over the conflict with Iran, but concerns are reportedly growing within its leadership over what Washington may agree to if diplomacy with Tehran gathers pace. The unease centres on whether US negotiations could produce concessions that Israel sees as weakening its strategic position. Israel Shows Public […]

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Bessent Says US Has Funds For Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has enough money to fund the war with Iran, even as the administration prepares to seek additional support from Congress to keep the military supplied for a potentially longer conflict. His remarks came amid rising scrutiny over the financial cost of the war and the broader economic consequences […]

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Iran’s Diego Garcia Missile Attempt Shows The West Underestimated Tehran’s Reach

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

The reported launch of Iranian ballistic missiles toward the U.S.-U.K. military base at Diego Garcia may not have resulted in a successful strike, but the incident has already triggered a deeper strategic debate. For years, Washington and Tel Aviv have operated under the assumption that Iran’s missile capability was largely limited to a range of […]

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US May Ease Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The United States may temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea as Washington looks for ways to cool surging crude prices caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The proposal was outlined by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the move could quickly add supply to the market during a […]

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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send US Troops to Iran

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he has no current plans to send American ground troops into Iran, seeking to calm fears of a broader US military escalation as the war moves into a more dangerous stage. He told reporters that he was “not putting troops anywhere,” while also adding that even if he were considering […]