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Boris Pistorius
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US Marines deployment to Strait of Hormuz signals potential shift to ground operations in Iran conflict
The US is deploying two Marine Expeditionary Units and amphibious assault ships to the Persian Gulf as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, driving oil prices above $112.
March 21, 2026
‘Not our war’: Germany, Japan, Italy flatly reject Trump’s Hormuz warship demand
Germany, Japan, Italy and Australia reject Trump's demand for warships at the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its third week.
March 17, 2026
UK pledges £500m in air defence support for Ukraine at NATO headquarters
UK announces £500 million air defence package for Ukraine, including NATO funding and missile deliveries, as allies coordinate military support for 2026.
February 13, 2026
Rheinmetall stock climbs as Europe’s largest ammunition factory opens in Unterlüß amid rising defense demand
Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM) shares rose 1.13% to €1,744.50 on September 5, 2025, following the ceremonial opening of its €500 million ammunition facility in Lower Saxony, now the largest of its kind in Europe. The new plant comes online as NATO states accelerate rearmament programs amid mounting geopolitical tensions.
September 6, 2025
Sweden intensifies Baltic Sea sabotage investigation with request to Chinese vessel
Sweden has requested the return of a Chinese vessel, the Yi Peng 3, to Swedish waters to assist…
November 27, 2024