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UK Tells Bahrain Its Jets Can Provide Extra Defensive Cover Against Iranian Strikes
Drone Strike Drives Calls to End British Military Presence on Cyprus
Three Australians Were Aboard US Submarine That Sunk Iranian Ship, PM Albanese Says
Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Will Help US to Counter Iranian Drones
Israel Decided to Kill Khamenei in November, Defence Minister Says
Date: March 5, 2026
JERUSALEM, March 5 (Reuters) - Israel took the decision to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in November and was planning to carry out the operation around six months later, Defence Minister...
France to Send Armored Vehicles to Lebanon, Macron Says
Date: March 5, 2026
PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide them with armored transport vehicles as well as operational and logistical support, French...
NATO's Rutte Backs Macron's Nuclear Revamp but Says US Umbrella Is Ultimate Guarantee
Date: March 5, 2026
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to expand his country's nuclear deterrent but said the U.S...
France Has Authorised Temporary Presence of US Aircraft on Local Bases, Official Says
Date: March 5, 2026
PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - France has authorised a temporary presence of U.S. aircraft on certain bases located in the country on a temporary basis, a French army general staff official said on...
White House: Spain Has Agreed to Cooperate With US Military
Date: March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Spain has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to...
Analysis-Iran Conflict May Divert US Weapons From Ukraine
Date: March 4, 2026
KYIV/WASHINGTON March 4 (Reuters) - With the United States focused on its conflict with Iran, Ukraine could face a critical shortage of U.S. air defence missiles at a time when Russia shows no signs...