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Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

Israeli airstrikes struck Iranian airbases, reportedly destroying several F-14 Tomcat fighters at Isfahan and striking Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports. Iranian authorities say 16 aircraft were destroyed and Tehran’s main international airport is closed to civilian flights; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-08T06:37:29.228351-07:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. used B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike underground ballistic missile storage in Operation Epic Fury

2026-03-08T08:12:24.409892-07:00

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U.S. deploys B-2 stealth and B-1 bombers to UK as Washington readies wider strikes on Iran

2026-03-07T01:58:42.712233-08:00

Associated Press

Trump honors six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone strike

2026-03-07T05:21:16.439170-08:00

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Wall Street Journal

U.S. used B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike underground ballistic missile storage in Operation Epic Fury A senior U.S. official says B-2 Spirit stealth bombers based at Whiteman AFB flew missions in Operation Epic Fury, successfully employing penetrator (bunker-busting) munitions to destroy underground ballistic missile storage areas. The strikes confirm use of strategic stealth assets against hardened subterranean targets.

2026-03-08T08:12:24.409892-07:00

U.S. used B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike underground ballistic missile storage in Operation Epic Fury

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Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended Israeli airstrikes struck Iranian airbases, reportedly destroying several F-14 Tomcat fighters at Isfahan and striking Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports. Iranian authorities say 16 aircraft were destroyed and Tehran’s main international airport is closed to civilian flights; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-08T06:37:29.228351-07:00

Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

Reuters

Trump says U.S. doesn't need British carriers as airstrikes on Iran continue; criticises Starmer As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran continue, President Trump said the U.S. "does not need" British aircraft carriers even as Britain reportedly considers sending two ships, and publicly criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump also ruled out Kurdish involvement and claimed Iran's naval forces had been "dismantled."

2026-03-07T15:13:03.129025-08:00

Trump says U.S. doesn't need British carriers as airstrikes on Iran continue; criticises Starmer

politico.eu

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack Ankara is evaluating deploying F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to bolster security after a recent drone attack on the island. The move, reported by TRT Haber and Turkish defence sources, has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention and offers of assistance.

2026-03-07T07:37:58.044813-08:00

Turkey considers deploying F-16s to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus after drone attack

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Trump honors six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone strike President Trump attended a dignified transfer at Dover AFB for six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait after an Iranian drone evaded American air defenses and struck a makeshift operations center in Port Shuabia during Operation Epic Fury; he vowed escalation.

2026-03-07T05:21:16.439170-08:00

Trump honors six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone strike

CNBC

Israel mounts rare airborne raid into eastern Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets and drones Israeli forces carried out a rare overnight airborne operation, dropping troops into a town in eastern Lebanon while heavy Israeli strikes in the area killed more than a dozen, residents and Lebanese state media said. Iran-backed Hezbollah replied with rockets and drones and said it confronted an Israeli helicopter landing.

2026-03-07T04:38:12.753373-08:00

Israel mounts rare airborne raid into eastern Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets and drones

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U.S. deploys B-2 stealth and B-1 bombers to UK as Washington readies wider strikes on Iran The U.S. is sending B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to the UK while four B-1B Lancers have arrived at RAF Fairford, signalling a planned surge of long‑range missions aimed at Iran's buried missile sites and air defences. The moves mark a potential escalation of strikes over Iran.

2026-03-07T01:58:42.712233-08:00

U.S. deploys B-2 stealth and B-1 bombers to UK as Washington readies wider strikes on Iran

CNBC

Trump says defense CEOs agreed to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry President Trump said he met with CEOs of major defense contractors and that they agreed to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry. Attendees included BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corp., Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and L3Harris Missile Solutions, representing major U.S. and allied primes.

2026-03-06T13:14:13.611070-08:00

Trump says defense CEOs agreed to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry

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Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

U.S. used B-2 Spirit bombers from Whiteman AFB to strike underground ballistic missile storage in Operation Epic Fury

U.S. deploys B-2 stealth and B-1 bombers to UK as Washington readies wider strikes on Iran

Trump honors six U.S. service members killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone strike

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