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US military veterans are publicly criticising Donald Trump over the war with Iran, breaking with a president who has traditionally counted service members and veterans among his most loyal supporters. Their objections add a politically sensitive voice to the debate over the conflict, though the specific grievances behind the backlash remain unstated in early coverage.
- 2Opinion: America's military bases are no longer safe▼Opinion | America’s military bases are no longer safe
A Washington Post opinion piece argues that United States military bases abroad and at home can no longer be considered secure, reflecting growing concern about vulnerabilities to missile attacks, drones and other threats. The argument feeds into a wider debate over US defense posture, base hardening and how American forces are positioned around the world.
- 3Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations●Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert
A foiled terror plot targeting a US bomber base is being described by an expert as a sign of a broader threat to American military installations. The expert warns that would-be attackers may view US bases at home and abroad as attractive targets, prompting calls for heightened security and vigilance across military facilities.
- 4UK police probe whether arrests foiled Iran-linked attack on US air base●British police investigate whether arrests near US-run air base foiled an Iran-linked attack
British police are investigating whether arrests made near a US-run air base in the UK disrupted a suspected Iran-linked attack plot. Authorities are examining the suspects' alleged connections to Iran and any planned targeting of the American facility. The case has drawn attention amid heightened tensions involving Iran and the security of US military sites abroad.