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strikeAug 13, 2026

World War III has arrived, and we’re almost out of missiles

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked the beginning of the world’s first truly global strategic conflict since 1945, and the U.S. confrontation with Iran, watched closely by China, now threatens to fuse those overlapping rivalries into the broadest international war of the modern era.

Source: Dan Perry; Robert Hamilton — Read the full report

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  • Dan Perry; Robert HamiltonBy Dan Perry; Robert Hamilton

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked the beginning of the world’s first truly global strategic conflict since 1945, and the U.S. confrontation with Iran, watched closely by China, now threatens to fuse those overlapping rivalries into the broadest international war of the modern e…

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President Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. military carried out limited strikes on targets in Iran, including an anti-aircraft device. These actions followed reports of explosions on Qeshm Island, Hengam Island, and the mainland area of Bandar Abbas.

The strikes mark the first U.S. military action since the midterm elections.

Location: Iran