'No surprise' Trump picked 'controversial' running mate, says UK defence secretary

Starmer welcomes Nato chief to Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte to Downing Street on Monday as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to hike defence spending. The visit comes after Mr Rutte's visit to Yorkshire earlier in the day with Defence Secretary John Healey. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

John Healey ramps up defence spending

The defence secretary has paid a visit to a Royal Air Force station following his pledge to ramp up defence spending this week. John Healey flew in an army helicopter and operated a drone during the visit to RAF Northolt in South Ruislip in London on Tuesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

John Healey outlines new defence plans

John Healey has outlined the government's new defence plans as he revealed aims to spend 3% of GDP on UK defence. It comes as the Ministry of Defence announced a £5 billion investment following the publication of the review on Monday. "We are committed to spending what we need to deliver this review," the defence secretary added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK announces biggest defence spend plans since Cold War

The prime minister says he will make the UK a “battle-ready nation”, whilst Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to “create a British Army that is 10 times more lethal”, as the Strategic Defence Review is published. The government aims to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034, although the Treasury has not yet guaranteed to fund it, and some of the UK’s Nato allies say it is not enough. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK PREPS FOR WORLD WAR 3: £6 Billion Spent on Deadly Long-Range Missiles to SMASH Russian Threat

The UK government is investing £6 billion over five years to strengthen its military industrial base, focusing on long-range weapons like Storm Shadow missiles amid rising tensions with Russia and China. Defense Secretary John Healey announced plans for six new munitions factories to reinforce Britain’s defense capabilities. This strategic move sends a strong message of readiness to Moscow, signaling the UK’s commitment to defend itself and support allies like Ukraine with advanced military aid and technology. #UKDefense #JohnHealey #MilitaryInvestment #RussiaThreat #StormShadow #UKMilitary #DefenseReview #LongRangeWeapons #MunitionsFactories #UkraineSupport #NATO #MilitaryStrength #ArmedForces #UKGovernment #WesternAllies #Security #StrategicDefense #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryAid #UKRussiaTensions #DefenseSpending #Peacekeeping #MilitaryReadiness #EuropeSecurity #UKMilitaryBoost #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseNews #GlobalSecurity #BritishArmy #RussiaUkraineWar #WarPreparation

Iran-Israel Conflict Latest: Trump’s Claims on U.S’ Entry Into War Stuns World | WWIII To Begin?

Iran-Israel Conflict Latest: In a stunning revelation, Donald Trump told ABC that the U.S. "could get involved" in the escalating Israel-Iran war. Even more shockingly, Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin called him to offer mediation—and he’s open to it. “We talked about this more than his own situation,” Trump says. Could Putin be the unlikely peacemaker? Will the U.S. enter the fray? Or is this the beginning of a new world order? This package dives deep into Trump’s remarks, the rising threat of war, and how Russia may now shape West Asia’s future. #TrumpOnIran #TrumpPutinDeal #IranIsraelWar #MiddleEastCrisis #USInvolvement #PutinMediator #IsraelIranConflict #BreakingNews #WestAsiaWar #TrumpInterview #RussiaInMiddleEast #TrumpABCNews #TrumpPutinCall #PutinIsraelIran #WW3Fears #DiplomaticTwist #IranVsIsrael #USMilitaryInMiddleEast #PeaceTalks #PutinWarMediator Also Read Donald Trump Supported Israel's Plan To Kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: US Officials :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-supported-israels-plan-to-kill-iran-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-us-offici-4182653.html?ref=DMDesc US To Impose Travel Restrictions On 36 Countries: Check List Here :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-to-impose-travel-restrictions-on-36-countries-check-list-here-4182641.html?ref=DMDesc US President Donald Trump Says He Will Mediate Iran-Israel Peace Deal, Just Like India-Pakistan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-says-he-will-mediate-iran-and-israel-peace-deal-just-like-india-and-pakist-4182509.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~

'Iran's Next Target U.S Bases In Middle East': Iran FM Araghchi Says U.S Will Pay For.... | Watch

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made explosive allegations against the United States, claiming Washington aided Israel’s recent deadly strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear facilities. Citing “solid evidence,” Araghchi accused American bases in the region of facilitating the Israeli attacks and stressed that the US must accept accountability. With President Trump’s own remarks suggesting US-supplied arms enabled the strikes, Araghchi warned of consequences. He insisted Iran is exercising legitimate self-defense and stressed that Iran does not seek war—unless forced into one. #IranIsraelConflict #Araghchi #USComplicity #IsraelStrikes #NuclearTensions #MiddleEastWar #TrumpIsrael #IranNuclearSite #NatanzAttack #USBases #ZionistRegime #SelfDefense #InternationalLaw #UNFailure #TehranSpeech #IranDiplomacy #StopTheWar #IAEA #AmericanAggression #IsraeliViolations Also Read Adani's Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strikes, operations normal: sources :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/gautam-adani-haifa-port-unharmed-by-iranian-attack-012-4182461.html?ref=DMDesc Indian Embassy In Iran Shares Helpline Numbers, Telegram Link For Indians Amid Tensions In Middle East :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/indian-embassy-in-iran-shares-helpline-numbers-telegram-link-for-indians-residing-there-4182377.html?ref=DMDesc How Strong Are Iran's Defence Forces? Tehran's Fire Power In Focus Amid Rising Tensions With Israel :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/irans-military-power-in-focus-after-israeli-strikes-target-nuclear-missile-infrastructure-4182309.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

Israel New War Game? Tehran Rocked By 5 Car Bomb Blasts | Cars STANDSTILL on Highway As People Run

Five massive car bomb explosions rocked Tehran, Iran’s capital, just hours after Iran launched another missile salvo at Israel. Iranian media immediately blamed Israel for the coordinated attack, marking a major escalation in the regional conflict. Reports claim at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists have been assassinated by Israeli forces since Friday. Meanwhile, Trump has called for peace talks, urging Iran and Israel to "make a deal." As the two nations trade fire and shadow attacks, fears of all-out war continue to grow across the Middle East. #IranIsraelWar #TehranBombing #CarBombAttack #IranUnderAttack #IsraelStrikesBack #NuclearScientistsKilled #MiddleEastCrisis #WorldWar3 #BreakingNews #IranNews #IDFStrike #IranMissileAttack #TrumpOnIran #TehranExplosions #IranianScientists #IsraelVsIran #ShadowWar #Geopolitics #MissileExchange #IranBlamesIsrael Also Read Adani's Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strikes, operations normal: sources :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/gautam-adani-haifa-port-unharmed-by-iranian-attack-012-4182461.html?ref=DMDesc Indian Embassy In Iran Shares Helpline Numbers, Telegram Link For Indians Amid Tensions In Middle East :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/indian-embassy-in-iran-shares-helpline-numbers-telegram-link-for-indians-residing-there-4182377.html?ref=DMDesc How Strong Are Iran's Defence Forces? Tehran's Fire Power In Focus Amid Rising Tensions With Israel :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/irans-military-power-in-focus-after-israeli-strikes-target-nuclear-missile-infrastructure-4182309.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

Iran-Israel Biggest War Update: Trump-Putin Final Call Before World War III? Middle East Burns

Iran-Israel Biggest War Update: In a dramatic one-hour phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, the Ukraine war, and the future of nuclear negotiations. According to the Kremlin, Putin condemned Israel’s airstrikes that killed top Iranian generals and scientists, stressing their timing before nuclear talks. Despite global tensions, both leaders reportedly explored diplomatic options, including a return to Iran nuclear talks and post-June 22 Ukraine negotiations. The call also touched on prisoner swaps, humanitarian aid, and Trump’s 79th birthday. #PutinTrump #IranIsraelConflict #UkraineWar #BreakingNews #NuclearTalks #USRussia #MiddleEastCrisis #RussiaUkraine #TrumpPutinCall #TehranStrikes #IsraelAirstrikes #IranRetaliation #GlobalDiplomacy #PutinStatement #TrumpBirthday #PrisonerSwap #KremlinReport #BallisticMissiles #RussiaUSRelations #InternationalCrisis ~HT.410~ED.103~GR.124~