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NATO chief says US flew 5,000 sorties from bases in Europe during operation against Iran
This confirms that Europe remains a key military ally of Washington, Mark Rutte said
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Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia
President Donald Trump said the US will give a license to Ukraine to build Patriot air defense systems, a major boost for Kyiv as it battles Russia. Trump announced the move during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 27, 2026
US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes
The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.
NPR News
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy
President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems.
Irish Mirror
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran after Trump claims ceasefire violated over Strait of Hormuz drone attack
The US military has carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile storage facilities and coastal radar positions after Donald Trump claimed Iran violated the ceasefire agreement with a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine
Several NATO allies have announced that they will order Patriot air defense missiles for Ukraine directly from the manufacturer in the United States, which comes as Ukraine is facing a shortage of munitions to counter large-scale Russian attacks. In addition to supporting the NATO-wide program for coordinating donations of advanced US military equipment, four countries The post Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions Friday after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jolting a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggled to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the strikes were a response to unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces that clearly violated the ceasefire.It described the operation as a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Related coverage for "NATO chief says US flew 5,000 sorties from bases in Europe during operation against Iran": Associated Press — Trump says US will give Ukraine license to make Patriot missiles to counter Russia. Pajhwok Afghan News — US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes. NPR News — Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy. Irish Mirror — US strikes Iran after Trump claims ceasefire violated over Strait of Hormuz drone attack. Egypt Independent — Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine. Al-Monitor — US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack