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Sunday, June 28, 2026
TopicUS military

Topic: US military

Can US legally attack merchant ships? Strike on tankers puts to test law of armed conflict at sea

Amid blockade of Iran’s ports, US strike on 3 commercial tankers this week that killed 3 Indians has triggered scrutiny of its compliance with international law.

US blockade to choke Iran’s economic lifelines—its ports. From Kharg to Chabahar

Iran has at least 13 big ports, 11 of which are in the Persian Gulf or the Gulf of Oman, which are potentially impacted by the blockade. ThePrint lists the major vulnerable ones.

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

Israel can afford a long war with Iran—US cannot

Israel’s likely war objectives have as much to do with a deeper weakening of Iran’s state apparatus and military capabilities as they do with a clean endpoint such as regime change.

Trump made it clear that US military isn’t global police with National Defence Strategy 2026

Allies and partners are now pushed not only to align strategically and spend more on their own security, but also to accept the economic and political terms of “America First.”

Beneath the ice — what a lost US base from the Cold War reveals about Greenland

A failed US plan to hide missiles under the ice now provides vital clues for understanding Greenland’s future and climate risks.

Troops in Minnesota? What to know about the Insurrection Act that Trump wants to invoke

Mobilising forces under the Insurrection Act to quell protests against ICE would significantly escalate Donald Trump’s campaign to assert military power at home.

Iran surveys show most Iranians favour regime change but disagree on what comes next

GAMAAN surveys show 70-80 per cent reject the Islamic Republic, but not clear on what should replace it.

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

On Camera

Fish for votes, eggs for ideology in BJP’s Bengal. Children pay the price

ISKCON has done exactly what one would expect of it. It has never hidden its commitment to vegetarian food. But a government has no business following the dietary beliefs of the institution it hires.

A human firmly in the loop: RBI proposes ‘kill switch’ for AI used by banks & NBFCs

Draft framework released by RBI puts responsibility for AI-driven decisions squarely with the board, holds lenders accountable for the outcomes of every model they use.

IAF seeks minimum 40% indigenous content for 96 Rafale, final batch with 60%

The French government is expected to send in their response to India’s Letter of Request in September, the time by which they are obligated to respond.

Publisher ban on Sacco’s brilliant Muzaffarnagar riot comic is a cynical joke on India’s freedoms

Sacco’s ‘reporting’ is incredibly granular but there are areas where he can be faulted. Don’t let this undermine where his true focus is, in showing how local disputes led to riots.