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The US House of Representatives has passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, authorising a record USD 1.15 trillion in Pentagon spending, with Democrats objecting to the bill's cost, its ties to the ongoing Iran war, and a provision expanding US-Israel defence cooperation.

The US has launched strikes on Iran after President Trump's warning to target civilian infrastructure. Casualties and an oil tanker ablaze have been reported. A nuclear agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has raised concerns of nuclear proliferation. Global oil prices have increased, and the US House has approved a $95 billion budget for [...]

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Army on Thursday carried out retaliatory strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, claiming the destruction of a Patriot defence system, an MQ-9 drone depot in Kuwait and a THAAD radar system in Jordan.

The vote came after Trump intensified his warnings against Iran following another wave of US military strikes.

A heated exchange unfolded during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing as Representative Ted Lieu confronted U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz over American troop safety and casualties linked to the Iran conflict. Lieu questioned whether U.S. forces remained stationed in Jordan and criticized Waltz for what he called a lack of basic knowledge about troop injuries. The confrontation escalated when Lieu urged Waltz to resign, while Waltz defended his position. The hearing focused on U.S. foreign policy, United Nations issues, and accountability amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed a sweeping USD 1.15 trillion defence policy bill, largely along party lines, handing a political win to US President Donald Trump while deepening partisan divisions over his administration's defence priorities and Iran policy, Politico reported.

The US military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes targeted Iranian military sites, including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites and air defence assets.

The US state department issued a worldwide security advisory for American citizens, warning that heightened tensions in the Middle East could trigger "unforeseen escalation" and travel disruptions. The advisory also cautioned about potential threats to US interests overseas.

Islamabad has sought a $10 billion bilateral exchange stabilisation facility from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with a repayment period of up to five years.