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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of the U.S. 3rd Fleet in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan K. Serpico/Released)

The Treaty

Hormuz Once Carried 140 Ships a Day — Now Only Four Still Dare to Cross, and the U.S.-Iran War Is Choking Off Global Trade

The U.S.-Iran war has narrowed to one battleground: the Strait of Hormuz, which once carried 140 ships a day and now sees only four...

Brandon WeichertJuly 21, 2026

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Ukraine Just Unveiled a New Interceptor Drone Called the ‘Jetkiller’ — Built to Hunt Down Russia’s Fast New Jet-Powered Shaheds

After years of slow, propeller-driven Shaheds, Russia is now fielding jet-powered attack drones that fly nearly 310 mph — too fast for many of...

Brandon WeichertJuly 21, 2026

Putin In a Meeting Creative Commons Photo

Ukraine War

Zelensky Says China Privately Warned Russia Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine — a Sign of Beijing’s Growing Hold on Moscow

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says intelligence shared at NATO indicates China privately urged Russia not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. If accurate, it suggests...

Harrison KassJuly 21, 2026

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Russia May Conduct False ‘Flag Operation’ by Launching Swarm of Captured Ukrainian Drones into NATO Airspace

Poland warns Russia has captured many Ukrainian drones and plans to launch them into NATO airspace bearing Ukrainian markings — a false-flag strike meant...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 21, 2026

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A Tanker Bound for Ukraine Was Just Struck in International Waters Off NATO Member Romania — a Sign the War Is Nearing the Alliance

A Liberian-flagged gas tanker bound for Ukraine was struck in international waters off Romania's coast, injuring three, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said. He called...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 21, 2026

(October 30, 2007) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) following a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). All Naval vessels are periodically inspected by INSURV to check their material condition and battle readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) M. Jeremie Yoder.

Dollars and Sense

A Supertanker Loaded With Two Million Barrels of Saudi Crude Just Turned Around in the Red Sea to Escape the Houthis

A supertanker hauling about two million barrels of Saudi oil to China reversed course in the southern Red Sea under Houthi threat, Bloomberg reported,...

Stephen SilverJuly 21, 2026

B-52 Stratofortress, 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, loaded with 12 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) heads toward Iraq with it's new mission directive. The bomber's mission is to provide close air support for coalition troops stabilizing the country of Iraq, April 15, 2003. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraqi's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Freeland) (Released)

Dollars and Sense

A Retired Air Marshal Says Iran Just Won a Two-Year War Without Beating Its Enemies in the Air — It Bankrupted Them Instead

Over two years, Iran spent an estimated $4–6 billion on missiles and drones while forcing its enemies to spend far more on defense, a...

Anupam AgarwalJuly 21, 2026

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the South China Sea, June 8, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Eliora Sims)

Dollars and Sense

Iran and Oman Just Floated a Plan to End the Hormuz Crisis — the Fix Is Charging Ships a Fee to Sail Through the Strait

Iran and Oman are moving toward a financial compromise to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz: charge selected ships for defined maritime services...

Harry J. KazianisJuly 21, 2026

(Oct. 30, 2007) - USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts rudder checks as part of the ship's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) following a six-month Planned Incremental Availability. All naval vessels are periodically inspected by INSURV to check their material condition and battle readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. Jeremie Yoder (RELEASED)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Oil Shipments Through the Red Sea Have Already Dropped 36 Percent — the Houthis Just Declared a Blockade Over the Iran War

Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, telling ships to avoid its ports, per Reuters and the New York Times. Saudi crude...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 21, 2026

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The Treaty

Hormuz Once Carried 140 Ships a Day — Now Only Four Still Dare to Cross, and the U.S.-Iran War Is Choking Off Global Trade

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Ukraine Just Unveiled a New Interceptor Drone Called the ‘Jetkiller’ — Built to Hunt Down Russia’s Fast New Jet-Powered Shaheds

Ukraine War

Zelensky Says China Privately Warned Russia Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine — a Sign of Beijing’s Growing Hold on Moscow

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Russia May Conduct False ‘Flag Operation’ by Launching Swarm of Captured Ukrainian Drones into NATO Airspace

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A Tanker Bound for Ukraine Was Just Struck in International Waters Off NATO Member Romania — a Sign the War Is Nearing the Alliance

Dollars and Sense

A Supertanker Loaded With Two Million Barrels of Saudi Crude Just Turned Around in the Red Sea to Escape the Houthis

Dollars and Sense

A Retired Air Marshal Says Iran Just Won a Two-Year War Without Beating Its Enemies in the Air — It Bankrupted Them Instead

Dollars and Sense

Iran and Oman Just Floated a Plan to End the Hormuz Crisis — the Fix Is Charging Ships a Fee to Sail Through the Strait

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Oil Shipments Through the Red Sea Have Already Dropped 36 Percent — the Houthis Just Declared a Blockade Over the Iran War

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