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Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report

The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.

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A person uses an umbrella to block the sun at the Supreme Court amid a heatwave in Washington.

US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority

A burned car sits among an incinerated neighbourhood in the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz, hit 'twice the number of targets' as US - report

The source also responded directly to threats made by US President Donald Trump against Iran, saying he "will gain nothing" from making such threats.

This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026.

Macron: Iranian strikes violated MoU with US, ceasefire talks to continue

Trump said earlier on Wednesday that the interim agreement to end the war with Iran was over after the attacks.

US President Donald Trump (2nd R) joins President of Finland, Alexander Stubb (2nd L) French President, Emmanuel Macron (C) and German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz (R) ahead of a family photo during the NATO summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. L

Can the cycle of US, Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz be stopped? - analysis

While the US and Iran continue to trade strikes after the Memorandum of Understanding, the question of an easy solution comes down to military advantages in the Gulf region.

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 10, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says he doesn't want to 'waste his time' negotiating with Iran after overnight strikes

"When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Charlie Kirk assassination prosecutors unveil video showing accused sniper in shooting position

The evidence was presented during the second day of a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, in which prosecutors are trying to convince District Court Judge Tony Graf to bring Tyler Robinson to trial.

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.

Rahm Emanuel to warn ‘Greater Israel' could harm Israel-US alliance in Tel Aviv Speech

Veteran Democrat and potential 2028 presidential candidate is set to spell out his vision for Israel and its neighbors in Tel Aviv address.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks during a House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party hearing on Capitol Hill July 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Iran targets 85 US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait following Strait of Hormuz strikes

A US official told Reuters that the strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites.

Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026.

Rahm Emanuel meets Herzog, calls for ‘historic agreement’ on Israeli-Palestinian future

Emanuel said Arab states’ push for regional stability, Israel’s security needs, and Palestinian self-determination could be brought together in a diplomatic framework.

Former US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel met President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on July 7, 2026.

Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO

According to the Government Companies Authority's valuations, IAI could be listed at a valuation of 100 billion shekels, following a surge in 2025 sales to 7.8 billion dollars.

The IAI, Israel Aerospace Industries company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.