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The U.S. is eyeing the deployment of its long-delayed hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/world/us-hypersonic-missile-first-deploy-iran/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #us #usmilitary #defense #donaldtrump #iran #missiles

U.S. seeks to deploy hypersonic missile for the first time against Iran

If the request, which has not been made public, is approved, it would also send a signal to strategic adversaries Russia and China.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times 1h ago

The U.S. is set to close to military-run body near Gaza that critics say failed in its mission to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and boost aid flows to besieged Palestinians. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/world/us-close-gaza-mission/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #iran #middleeast #oil #donaldtrump #israel #us #usmilitary #palestinians

U.S. to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls

Diplomats said the move underscores the difficulties facing U.S. efforts to oversee the truce and coordinate on aid.

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The Bad Place 1h ago

NBC News Top Stories | Trump administration to pull 5,000 troops from Germany

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Trump administration to pull 5,000 troops from Germany

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The Japan Times 2h ago

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/world/politics/trump-transatlantic-frost-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #donaldtrump #europe #eu #germany #usmilitary #iran #middleeast #defense #trade

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The latest U.S. broadsides, fired over disagreements about the Iran war, have raised fresh questions about the best way to handle a mercurial ally.

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The Japan Times 3h ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with Tehran's latest proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran's foreign minister said the country was ready for diplomacy if Washington changes its approach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/world/politics/trump-dissatisfied-iranian-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #iran #middleeast #oil #donaldtrump #israel #us #usmilitary

Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

Trump's comments indicated the deadlock over the 2-month-old war is likely to persist, even as he looks to end a conflict that remains deeply unpopular among Americans.

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The Japan Times 4h ago

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/world/politics/us-troop-withdrawal-germany/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #donaldtrump #europe #eu #germany #usmilitary #iran #middleeast #defense

U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say

The drawdown would bring U.S. troop levels in Europe back to roughly pre-2022 levels, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a buildup by then-President Joe Biden.

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US news | The Guardian 7h ago

Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/01/trump-iran-war-hostilities-letter #UsisraelWarOnIran #DonaldTrump #UsCongress #Iran #ChuckSchumer #TimKaine #PeteHegseth #Democrats #UsSenate #HouseOfRepresentatives #UsForeignPolicy #UsMilitary #UsPolitics #UsNews #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #WorldNews

Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back

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Llewelyn Pritchard 12h ago

youtu.be/gCtfIHKmDc0 Donald Trump keeps JD Vance away from peace talks, danger incoming? Washington correspondent Simon Marks joins Andrew Marr to discuss what may be in store for the US after the ceasefire in Iran runs out tomorrow. ... read more 21 April 2026 #usmilitary #jdvance #LBC

Donald Trump keeps JD Vance aw...