Iran war strains US arms, raises concerns over Ukraine support

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:12 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) US lawmakers warned of mounting pressure on American weapons stockpiles and a rapidly deteriorating global nuclear landscape, as a Senate hearing exposed sharp concerns over the Trump administration’s war with Iran and the future of arms control.

US Republicans invoke ‘modern watergate’ in Senate clash over Trump probe

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:08 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) A bitter partisan clash erupted in the US Senate as Republicans accused federal investigators of orchestrating a sweeping abuse of power in their inquiries into Donald Trump, likening the effort to a “modern Watergate,” while Democrats dismissed the claims as unfounded and defended the investigations as routine law enforcement.

Pentagon calls cybersecurity, digital networks a war weapon

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, March 25, (IANS) The Pentagon declared cybersecurity and digital networks as central to modern warfare, telling lawmakers that its “digital backbone” is now a “weapon system” critical to how US forces fight, decide, and win future conflicts.

US Army launches drone marketplace

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The US Army has launched a digital marketplace to speed up drone purchases and expand access to advanced unmanned systems for its forces and allies.

45 nations join Melania’s tech alliance

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump launched a new global coalition bringing together 45 countries and major technology companies, calling for a coordinated push to expand access to education and technology for children worldwide.

US readies 82nd Airborne Division troops for Middle East

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:59 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signalling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict even as Washington explores diplomatic options.

Oil markets volatile amid conflict fears, diplomacy hopes

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:42 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) Oil markets swung sharply as investors weighed fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict against signs of possible diplomatic progress, with prices briefly topping $100 before retreating.

US sends Iran 15-point war end plan

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The United States has sent Iran a sweeping 15-point plan to end the war and dismantle its nuclear programme, media reports said, as President Donald Trump claimed Tehran “would like to make a deal.”