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Normale Ansicht

Empfangen — 19. Juni 2026 ⏭
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  • Demining the Strait of Hormuz
    Our reporter John Ismay, who served as a Navy explosive ordnance disposal officer and deep-sea diver for eight years, explains why mines in the Strait of Hormuz may outlast the war.
     
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Empfangen — 18. Juni 2026 ⏭

Three Medals of Honor Awarded to Vietnam and Afghanistan Veterans

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Von: John Ismay
18. Juni 2026 um 23:38
Two Force Recon Marines received the medal on Thursday for their actions more than 50 years ago, alongside an Army officer who showed exceptional bravery in 2012.

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Maj. James Capers Jr. with President Trump after receiving his Medal of Honor at the White House on Thursday.
Empfangen — 17. Juni 2026 ⏭

As Mourning Begins, Deadly B-52 Crash Highlights Age of Bomber Fleet

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Von: Shawn Hubler · Dave Philipps and John Ismay
17. Juni 2026 um 12:24
Investigators are just beginning to determine what went wrong, but the Air Force has struggled to maintain the planes, which were first introduced in 1955.

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The runway at Edwards Air Force Base in 2024.
Empfangen — 15. Juni 2026 ⏭

8 Dead in B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California

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Von: Shawn Hubler · Jill Cowan and John Ismay
16. Juni 2026 um 05:27
The aircraft burst into flames on Monday morning shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said. The cause is still under investigation.

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The runway at Edwards Air Force Base in 2024.
Empfangen — 09. Juni 2026 ⏭

Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops

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Von: John Ismay
08. Juni 2026 um 23:04
The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.

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Senator Mike Lee of Utah objected to a Pentagon policy memo excluding Mormons from being categorized as Christian.
Empfangen — 05. Juni 2026 ⏭

Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records

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Von: John Ismay · Alexandra E. Petri and Aimee Ortiz
05. Juni 2026 um 22:45
The new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.

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In a video posted to social media on March 24, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the military’s chaplain corps had been “infected by political correctness and secular humanism” under previous administrations.
Empfangen — 19. Mai 2026 ⏭

Pentagon Inspector General to Assess U.S. Boat Strikes

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Von: John Ismay
19. Mai 2026 um 19:54
The inspector general’s office said it would evaluate whether U.S. Southern Command followed a six-part process for carrying out airstrikes.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called those killed in the strikes “narco-terrorists,” but the Trump administration has not provided evidence of drug smuggling.
Empfangen — 15. Mai 2026 ⏭

Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam

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Von: John Ismay
16. Mai 2026 um 18:22
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.

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The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives at Souda Bay naval base on the island of Crete, Greece, in March.
Empfangen — 13. Mai 2026 ⏭

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Plan Could Cost $1.2 Trillion

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Von: John Ismay
13. Mai 2026 um 02:02
A report from the Congressional Budget Office said that space-based interceptors, which do not currently exist, would probably consume 60 percent of the total cost.

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President Trump during an announcement on his plan to develop the “Golden Dome” missile defense program at the White House last May.
Empfangen — 05. Mai 2026 ⏭

The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones

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Von: John Ismay
05. Mai 2026 um 18:35
Called the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, it adds laser guidance to a weapon first used in the Korean War.

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An Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on display at an air show in London in 2024.
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Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure

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Von: John Ismay and Megan Mineiro
30. April 2026 um 00:56
It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testified during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Empfangen — 20. April 2026 ⏭

Democratic Senators Fault Hegseth’s Leadership on Iran

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Von: John Ismay
20. April 2026 um 18:07
In a letter, the 11 senators questioned the defense secretary’s decision to gut programs intended to protect civilians and said his orders endangered U.S. troops.

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The senators’ letter said several of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions violated federal and international laws.
Empfangen — 16. April 2026 ⏭

Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure

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Von: John Ismay
17. April 2026 um 00:34
The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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“We’d rather not have to do it, but we’re ready to go at the command of our president and at the push of a button,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.
Empfangen — 13. April 2026 ⏭

What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like

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Von: John Ismay
13. April 2026 um 22:38
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

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A ship in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman on Sunday.
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U.S. Antitank Mines Discovered in Neighborhood in Iran

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Von: John Ismay and Aric Toler
28. März 2026 um 00:18
Photos and video verified by The New York Times show mines dispensed by cluster bombs in a village a few miles from a missile site.
Empfangen — 24. März 2026 ⏭

Trump’s Threat to ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Power Stations Could Constitute a War Crime, Rights Experts Say

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Von: Thomas Gibbons-Neff and John Ismay
24. März 2026 um 15:34
Intentionally targeting the country’s energy infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international law.

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Tehran in 2024. President Trump threatened over the weekend to attack Iran’s power plants.
Empfangen — 18. März 2026 ⏭

In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife

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Von: John Ismay
17. März 2026 um 23:57
Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next generation off to fight and die” in Iran.

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Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday.
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