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Two weeks in, Iran strikes inflict nearly $4B in US military losses

Two weeks in, Iran strikes inflict nearly $4B in US military losses

Expensive radar and aircraft losses push cost of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ higher

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US underestimated Iran’s determination to close Strait of Hormuz after strikes: Reports
13.03.2026

US underestimated Iran’s determination to close Strait of Hormuz after strikes: Reports

Officials told US lawmakers that they had not anticipated Iran closing critical Strait of Hormuz, according to US media

US Senate Democrats push to block unauthorized military action following Trump’s Cuba ‘takeover’ remarks
13.03.2026

US Senate Democrats push to block unauthorized military action following Trump’s Cuba ‘takeover’ remarks

Senator Kaine says that only Congress can declare war, criticizing the president for bypassing lawmakers' approval for military actions in Iran, Venezuela, and the Caribbean

US launches forced labor trade probes in 60 countries
13.03.2026

US launches forced labor trade probes in 60 countries

Investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 could lead to tariffs or restrictions if foreign policies on forced labor are found to harm US trade

US so far burned through ‘years’ of munitions in Iran war: Report
13.03.2026

US so far burned through ‘years’ of munitions in Iran war: Report

Heavy use of Tomahawk missiles, air defense systems is straining stockpiles as Pentagon prepares $50B funding request, says media outlet

Chile seeks to question Maduro in dissident killing case
13.03.2026

Chile seeks to question Maduro in dissident killing case

Attorney General Valencia to meet US Attorney General Bondi in Washington as Chile pursues evidence in 2024 murder of Venezuelan dissident Ronald Ojeda