There Needs To Be A Stronger European Element In NATO, Says Starmer

Iran State Media Says 'Enemy' Attacks On Southern Iran Overnight Summary Iran state media: 'Enemy' attacks on southern Iran overnight Trump: "This war will end immediately after our election." Iran escalates with "20 for 2" response doctrine: 20 targets for every 2-3 targets struck. Iran sets heightened conditions for war's end: Tehran calls for an end to attacks, Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, an end to the Yemen blockade, and release of $24B in frozen assets. Shipping attacked: A tanker carrying 2M barrels of Iraqi oil was hit by a drone in Iraqi waters. Damage assessment in wake of overnight assaults: CENTCOM denies US warships were hit while saying 10 Iranian tankers have been destroyed. Regional reports say Jordan bases hit hard. Oil tops $100: Brent...

UK's Burnham Approves Military Support To Saudis, Limited To Aerial Refueling  The UK has finally made a formal decision on the intense political and foreign policy question it has faced for the couple weeks since the Houthis started making rapid gains against the Saudi-backed coalition in Yemen. London has announced it will increase its military support to Saudi Arabia, albeit it has become clear that this will still be very limited. "We're doing it for national security reasons in support of our own national security," Defense Minister Luke Pollard told Sky...

Rubio Says US & Europe "Belong Together", Urges Alignment With Trump's Vision For Western Revival Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European leaders on Feb. 14 that Washington is not walking away from the transatlantic alliance—but called for a renewed partnership that aligns with President Donald Trump’s push for national revival, tougher border control, and a return to industrial and military strength. Addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, Rubio sought to reassure governments unsettled by a year of tensions over trade, defense spending,...