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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨Alert: Yemen Houthi forces are now demanding toll payments from all ships that want to pass through the Red Sea. Only Chinese, Russian and Iranian ships can pass now.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Benjamin Netanyahu tells Christian Zionists in America that his bloodline comes directly from the original Hebrews in Jerusalem. He says his bloodline provided the world with freedom and faith and is now under attack by antisemites. Netanyahu wants Christian Zionists to “fight, fight, fight” against the antisemites. “Attack back. That’s all.”

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: 🇺🇸 America’s Next Nuclear Giant Is Coming The U.S. has approved a $29.5 billion contract for five Columbia class ballistic missile submarines, the first batch of a planned 12-submarine fleet that will replace the legendary Ohio class. Expected to become among the most advanced ballistic missile submarines ever built, the Columbia class will help maintain America’s strategic nuclear deterrent and sea based military advantage for decades amid competition with Russia and China.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: This thing can’t be detected by a surface naval radar. Why build a submarine that costs billions?

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: JUST IN: 🇹🇷🇨🇳🇺🇸 Turkey Could Turn to China’s J-35 if the U.S. Keeps the F-35 Off the Table Ankara is reportedly considering acquiring Chinese J-35 fifth generation stealth fighters if Washington refuses to approve the sale of F-35s. Reports also claim the deal could be settled in Chinese yuan instead of U.S. dollars, a potential geopolitical shift with major defense implications if confirmed.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨 Just in: TRUMP REACTS TO IRAN ATTACK ON USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN🚨 President Trump confirms: IRGC launched dozens of missiles at the U.S. aircraft carrier fleet USS Abraham Lincoln. Trump: “We had an attack. 100 missiles were shot by Iran at a very important thing that we had. I won’t tell you what it was for certain reasons.” The regime just poked the bear. America First response incoming.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Earlier today I had the pleasure to meet with Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Members of my team, including @USWPColby and @SeanParnellASW, joined me to reaffirm the strength of our defense partnership and commitment to advancing our shared security interests.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🚨🇺🇸 Trump EXPLODED at his own national security team over Iran… and his advisers still can’t agree on what the war is even for. -Trump reportedly erupted during a meeting last week with top national security officials, yelling expletives out of frustration over his military options and his inability to close a deal, though Leavitt denies he lost his temper -The deeper problem is that nobody agrees on the goal: preventing an Iranian bomb, reopening Hormuz, or wiping out the missile and drone program, and without that answer the endgame planning has gone nowhere -One U.S. official’s blunt summary: “We have had a series of tactical victories, but are facing

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: U.S. launches fresh airstrikes in Iran

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald J. Trump is weighing whether to resume major combat operations against Iran following Tuesday’s missile attack on U.S. forces, with CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper presenting an option for 10–14 days of intensive airstrikes aimed at crippling Iran’s remaining missile capabilities. According to the Journal, Cooper argues a larger offensive would reduce Iran’s ability to launch future attacks and lessen the long-term demand for U.S. air defense interceptors. By contrast, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has warned that dwindling interceptor stockpiles increase the risks of a renewed campaign, though th