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USAF Says Former Qatari 747 Boeing Ready For USA Paint Scheme
USAF Says Former Qatari 747 Boeing Ready For USA Paint Scheme
The U.S. Air Force reports that the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, now designated the VC-25B Bridge, has completed modification and flight testing and is entering the paint phase ahead of deployment as an interim Air Force One jet.
The bridge aircraft is a former Qatar head-of-state Boeing 747-8i that will serve as an interim presidential aircraft until Boeing's delayed VC-25B replacements are ready, now expected in 2028.
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US Warns Ally Oman That It Better Pick The 'Right' Side In Hormuz Standoff
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The saga of rare Washington pressure on its longtime regional ally Oman continues, with on Tuesday The Wall Street Journal reporting that US officials are growing "increasingly frustrated" with Muscat's neutral stance, which they now view as hostile to US interests.
Oman has stood accused of cooperating with Iran on a proposed toll collection scheme which would benefit Tehran and circumvent America's aims for the region.
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"In recent days, the Trump administration has threatened to sanction and even bomb Oman,...
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May 28, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Beirut Rocked By Israeli Airstrikes After Month Of Quiet, 14 Dead
Beirut Rocked By Israeli Airstrikes After Month Of Quiet, 14 Dead
For several days, the Israelis have been warning of new military strikes on Lebanon's capital. People have been seen flooding out of the southern suburbs which have been a historic stronghold of Hezbollah support.
Amid ongoing ground fighting between IDF and Hezbollah forces in the south, Thursday finally saw heavy airstrikes on the capital. "An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, killing at least 14 people, the first strike to hit...
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Apr 20, 2026 / Tyler Durden
'Highly Unlikely' US Will Extend Iran Ceasefire, 'Lots Of Bombs Will Go Off' If No Deal: Trump
'Highly Unlikely' US Will Extend Iran Ceasefire, 'Lots Of Bombs Will Go Off' If No Deal: Trump
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Trump says 'highly unlikely' will extend ceasefire if deal not signed in Pakistan.
Iran's military after Sunday's US seizure of Iran-flagged cargo ship: will "take the necessary action against the US military"
Vance intends to depart Tuesday to Pakistan, though still unclear whether Iranians will join - Pakistanis say yes, but timeline is fluid. Trump warns "nobody's playing games" & "lots of bombs will go off" if no deal (PBS)
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