Merz aims to rapidly advance development of deep strike weapons in Europe, signaling push for expanded European defense capabilities

Trump warns Iran the U.S. is preparing another night of strikes, threatening to hit civilian infrastructure and seize Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.

President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, threatening to strike civilian infrastructure and seize Kharg Island.

Merz in talks with U.S. about providing Tomahawk missiles, signaling potential shift in transatlantic defense posture.

Merz is in talks with the U.S. about providing Tomahawk missiles.

Trump says US will take over Iran's Kharg Island, reintroduce blockade on Strait of Hormuz — media reports signal potential major escalation in Gulf shipping lane

Trump says the US will take over Iran's Kharg Island and reintroduce a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports.

Turkey seeks delivery of six F-35 jets from US if Trump reverses ban on Ankara purchasing the advanced fighters, Turkish officials say.

Turkey is looking to secure the delivery of six F-35 jets from the US in an initial transaction, if President Donald Trump reverses a ban on Ankara buying the advanced fighter planes, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter.