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Iran war has cost the US $25 billion, Pentagon says, as conflict nears 60 days
Middle East, News, US April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its ongoing military campaign against Iran,
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Australia expands long-range strike capability with $1.64 billion HIMARS and Bushmaster deal
Asia-Pacific, News April 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Australia has announced a major expansion of its Army capabilities through a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.64 billion)
Comments Off on Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth 0

Global military spending hits record high at $2.9 trillion in 2025 as Europe and Asia drive growth
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
5 minute read Global military expenditure reached approximately $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi meets Putin in Russia as US-Iran negotiations stall
Europe, Middle East, News April 28, 2026 , by IRIA
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on April 27, 2026, in St.
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US Navy commissions USS Idaho (SSN 799), expanding Virginia-class attack submarine fleet
News, US April 27, 2026 , by IRIA
The U.S. Navy has formally commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN 799), a Virginia-class submarine, on April
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Iran’s Foreign Minister arrives in Oman after Pakistan visit amid regional diplomatic push
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 26, 2026 , by IRIA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat on April 25, 2026, as part of a three-country
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Trump rushed to safety after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, suspect in custody
News, US April 26, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington
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Taiwan finalizes $6.6 billion arms deals with US, expands joint ammunition production
Asia-Pacific, News, US April 25, 2026 , by IRIA
Taiwan has signed six major arms procurement agreements with the United States, worth a combined $6.6
Comments Off on US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire 0

US and Iran seize cargo ships, intensifying Strait of Hormuz crisis and undermining fragile ceasefire
Middle East, News, US April 24, 2026 , by IRIA
Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on April 23, 2026, after the U.S. military seized
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US unveils record-breaking $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027
News, US April 23, 2026 , by IRIA
The Trump Administration has unveiled a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking