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The US and Iran are using new weapons in the war. Here’s what to know. From upgraded, extended range Iranian missiles to America’s deployment of Iran-inspired drones, the deadly conflict is also a real-world munitions testing ground. By Agnes Helou and Ashley Roque on … Continue reading →

No deal! Trump announces blockade   Vice President JD Vance arrives to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday in Islamabad. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP  Several hours after peace talks in Pakistan ended in failure, President Trump announced the U.S. is … Continue reading →

What should be done about Iran’s potential secret chemical and biological weapons programs? By Christina McAllister, Richard T. Cupitt | Opinion | April 2, 2026 Tehran during US-Israeli airstrikes last month. Credit: Avash Media via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY 4.0.Share Ahead of a televised address … Continue reading →

Breaking Defense Newsletter Signup Search for:Search Featured: As 2-week ceasefire takes hold, Pentagon touts ‘decisive military victory’ “We’ve destroyed Iran’s defense industrial base, their ability to reconstitute those capabilities for years to come,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of … Continue reading →

Ceasefire confusion reigns   Iranians celebrate in Tehran early today after the ceasefire announcement. Photo: AFP via Getty Images The U.S., Israel and Iran agree that a ceasefire is in effect — but they’re contradicting each other and themselves on what’s … Continue reading →

   View in browser   PRESENTED BY META   Axios AM By Mike Allen · Apr 08, 2026 Happy Wednesday! Smart Brevity™ count: 1,972 words … 7½ mins. Thanks to Neal Rothschild for orchestrating. Edited by Andrew Pantazi and Bill Kole. Crude oil prices dropped … Continue reading →