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Conflict & Security April 24, 2026 424 stories in this edition

US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz

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US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz

US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz

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Hegseth says President Trump authorised the navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?

European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.

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