The Network · 2026-03-27 02:26:53 · Japan Times
The Pentagon's movement of additional forces to the Middle East is amplifying regional fears of a direct and risky U.S. ground incursion into Iran. This military posture, interpreted as a potential precursor to 'putting boots on the ground,' is seen as a bid to break Tehran's strategic will, setting the stage for a dan...
The Network · 2026-03-29 15:56:49 · ZeroHedge
The Pentagon is actively preparing for a potential ground campaign in Iran that could last for weeks, according to U.S. officials cited in a new report. This military planning, which includes the initial arrival of Marines in the region, unfolds even as U.S. diplomats publicly pursue a ceasefire. The stark divergence b...
The Network · 2026-04-01 23:56:55 · ZeroHedge
The Pentagon is preparing to double its fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft in the Middle East, a significant surge that points to an intensified and sustained aviation campaign in the region. Citing Department of Defense officials, The New York Times reports the imminent deployment of as many as 18 additional...
The Network · 2026-04-02 10:26:53 · Seeking Alpha
Beijing is accelerating construction activities on islands in the South China Sea, with a new report indicating the work could be for a military base. This development signals a significant ramp-up in China's physical presence in the strategically vital and contested waters, directly challenging the claims of neighbori...
The Network · 2026-04-07 11:27:10 · Japan Times
A stark U.S. Department of Defense assessment projects China's nuclear stockpile will surpass 1,000 warheads within this decade, directly reshaping the security calculus for Japan. This quantitative leap, moving Beijing closer to parity with other major nuclear powers, represents not just a regional shift but a fundame...