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China Holds the Keys to U.S. Military

“The U.S. military’s dependence on China is enormous. Aircraft carriers, missiles, fighter jets, missile defence systems and tanks all use components or materials sourced from China.

China is the largest foreign supplier of critical technology to the Department of Defense — even ahead of close allies like Britain and Japan,” The Hill reported.

Raytheon CEO Greg Hayes said he couldn’t cut ties with China because his company depends on thousands of suppliers there.

This dependence gives China unprecedented leverage.

Middle East U.S.A

Trump’s Illogical Iran Announcement

Trump says that direct talks with Iran will be held at almost the highest level and hopes that they will be successful and an agreement may be reached, because it is better for Iran.

Direct talks at almost the highest level, means at least a Rubio-Araghchi meeting, at the level of foreign ministers,

However, there is one fact to consider here, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a fatwa, which prohibits direct negotiations between Iran and the US,

It is within the framework of this fatwa that Khamenei himself and senior Iranian military and political officials ruled out direct negotiations with the US,

So Trump’s statement that he will have direct talks with Iran on Saturday is a bit of a surprise.

Official statements from Tehran have not yet been issued. There are concerns that Trump’s statement was a disingenuous step to try to gain political legitimacy for strikes on Iran.

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Trump’s “Blackmailing” Tariffs drive China to “Fight to the End”.

China’s Commerce Ministry said it would never accept the US’s “blackmailing nature” and would fight against tariffs to the end, The Guardian reported.

According to the ministry, US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods is “one mistake after another”.

“The US threat to escalate tariffs against China is one mistake after another, which once again reveals the US’s blackmailing nature. China will never accept it. If the US insists on going its own way, China will fight to the end. If the US strengthens tariff measures, China will resolutely take countermeasures to protect its rights and interests,” the ministry spokesman said.

China’s Ministry of Commerce says all tariff plans should be canceled and the US-China dispute should be resolved through dialogue.

As a reminder, US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he would impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing does not abandon its plans for retaliatory measures by Tuesday.

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BREAKING: Restoration of Bagram Base

Afghan Media House: the US has regained control of Bagram Air Base – the base is located in north of Kabul, in the eastern part of the country. According to the Afghan Khaama Press, this step was taken at the request of the Taliban government. According to the agency, several C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft landed in Bagram last week, which are loaded with military equipment and high-ranking intelligence officials, including CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis.

Although neither the US nor the Taliban have officially confirmed the return of the military, flight monitoring systems recorded several American C-17s landing at Bagram base last week.

According to some sources, Afghanistan, and in particular the Bagram base, still retains strategic importance for the US, particularly in respect of the geopolitical contexts of Iranian and Chinese militaries. An official announcement about the restoration of the control over Bagram may be made as early as this week.

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Netanyahu Summoned to the White House

Israeli media reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unexpectedly summoned to the White House by former U.S. President Donald Trump for urgent discussions. The request, which came as a surprise to Netanyahu, initially led him to propose a meeting after the start of the Passover holiday. The White House reportedly declined to delay the talks, prompting Netanyahu to travel to Washington immediately.

One of the primary issues expected to dominate the discussions between Netanyahu and Trump is Iran’s nuclear program. Both leaders have historically taken a hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and this meeting suggests an increased urgency in addressing the issue. The renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear activities could signal new diplomatic or strategic initiatives aimed at curbing Tehran’s influence in the region.

Beyond Iran, the meeting is likely to cover broader regional security concerns, including Israel’s relations with neighboring states, its ongoing conflict with Palestinian factions, and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East. Netanyahu’s rushed trip indicates that the discussions may carry significant geopolitical weight, potentially influencing future U.S.-Israel cooperation on military and intelligence matters.

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Iran on Combat Alert Amid US Talks Standoff

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has put Iran’s armed forces on combat alert, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

He said that in response to US demands and threats of bombing if it refuses direct talks over its nuclear program, Iran is warning neighbouring countries that host US military bases of dire consequences if they get involved.

Although Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s demand for direct talks, it wants to continue indirect talks through Oman, the official said.

“The indirect talks offer a chance to gauge Washington’s seriousness about a political solution with Iran,” the official said.

He said Iran had sent messages to Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey and Bahrain that any support for a US attack on Iran, including the use of their airspace or territory by US military personnel, would be considered a hostile act.

“Such an action will have severe consequences for them,” the official said.

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Trump signals that “unpredictable” Musk will be sacked from DOGE!

Donald Trump is telling his inner circle that Elon Musk will soon leave the team, Politico reported, citing three anonymous sources close to Trump. According to the sources, Trump is pleased with Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative, but in recent days the two have agreed that it is time for Musk to return to his business and take on a supporting role.

According to them, the US president has shared this with his inner circle, including members of his cabinet. Musk will leave his current role in the coming weeks. The publication notes that many members of the Trump administration and external allies have become frustrated with Elon Musk’s unpredictability and increasingly consider him a political “shortcoming.” The transition will likely coincide with the expiration of Musk’s term as a “special government employee,” which temporarily exempts him from certain ethics and conflict-of-interest rules.

The 130-day period is expected to expire in late May or early June, the sources said.

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