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Conflict & Security April 21, 2026 462 stories in this edition

The US Was Right: Iran Has A 'Nuclear' Weapon, But It's Not A Missile

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The US Was Right: Iran Has A 'Nuclear' Weapon, But It's Not A Missile

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The US-Israel war on Iran has taught Tehran a valuable lesson - it may not have a nuclear weapon, but it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping route that gives it strategic leverage akin to a nuclear deterrent.

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The US-Israel war on Iran has taught Tehran a valuable lesson - it may not have a nuclear weapon, but it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping route that gives it strategic leverage akin to a nuclea...

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Two US Embassy officials killed in a car crash in Mexico following a daring raid on a secret drug lab were working for the CIA at the time, according to security officials. The pair, who haven’t been named, were killed a...

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Taiwan firm speeds up drone development amid China pressure

Taipei plans to bolster the island’s air defence systems and is placing increased emphasis on the role of drones.

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Opinion: Opinion | Iran's Game Of Thrones: Inside The 'Group' That Wants Ghalibaf Gone, And No Deal

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations

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