Iran has begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Persian Gulf channel that carries about 20% of the world’s oil, according to U.S. officials, raising concerns about global shipping and energy supplies.[#item_full_content]

Hegseth cranks up pressure on US war colleges
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a task force to evaluate senior service colleges to ensure they are not tainted by woke ideology and