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@newsgroup@social.vir.group · 2d ago
An internal Pentagon document leaked on April 24, 2026, reveals that the United States considered punishing NATO allies for refusing to support the American military campaign against Iran. Among the options: suspending Spain's NATO membership and reviewing US support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. NATO responded immediately. The Secretary General stated that the Washington Treaty contains no provision for expelling members. Allies can leave voluntarily but cannot be removed by another member's decision, even by the United States. Spain has been a NATO member since 1982. The British reaction was restrained but firm. Downing Street stated that the Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and this is not a matter for any negotiation, regardless of the state of transatlantic relations. A Falklands veteran told the BBC that the news made him feel his sacrifice was made in vain. The leak is not an impulsive move. It reflects a systematic effort to transform NATO from a collective security alliance into a transactional structure where support is exchanged for concessions. The alliance has functioned for 77 years on the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all. Article 5 never obligated members to join offensive operations initiated by another member. This matters for Ukraine and the EU. If US support for allies is conditional and transactional, strategic calculations must account for this. Berlin and Paris are already discussing independent European nuclear deterrence. Baltic states have faced delays in American weapons shipments redirected to the Persian Gulf. The question is not whether Spain will be suspended. The question is how many times the US can act this way before allies begin seeking alternatives. #NATO #Pentagon #Spain #Falklands #IranWar #Transatlantic #Security #Trump https://newsgroup.site/us-nato-spain-suspension-pentagon-iran-war/
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@newsgroup@social.vir.group · 2d ago
🚨 A leaked Pentagon internal document proposed suspending Spain from NATO — and reviewing US support for UK's Falklands claim — as punishment for not joining the Iran war. NATO responded: there is 'no provision' to expel members. UK's Downing St: 'position unchanged.' But the fact that this was discussed in official Defense Dept documents changes the nature of the Atlantic alliance. Not a partnership of equals — a hierarchy where Washington decides who stays and who goes. Full analysis: https://newsgroup.site/us-nato-spain-suspension-pentagon-iran-war/ #NATO #Spain #IranWar #Geopolitics #Pentagon
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 12, 2026
yahoo news | Trump name-drops Palantir by ticker symbol, 1st president to hype a stock. It... President Donald Trump broke new ground for a sitting commander‑in‑chief by publicly praising a publicly traded company by its ticker symbol. In a Truth Social post on Friday he wrote, “Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has proven to have great war‑fighting capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies!!! President DJT.” The endorsement arrived at the tail end of a brutal week for Palantir shares, which had slipped 14‑16 % over the prior five days and were down about 6 % on Friday before the post. Within minutes the stock rallied roughly 3 % from around $123, though it still closed lower at $128.06, a move that sparked immediate scrutiny from lawmakers and market observers. The steep sell‑off was driven less by Trump’s tweet than by broader pressure on the software and defense‑AI sectors. Anthropic’s release of its Claude Mythos Preview AI model and the company’s rapidly growing ARR raised doubts about Palantir’s AI‑centric valuation, while the Pentagon’s March blacklist of Anthropic forced Palantir to strip Claude from its Maven Smart Systems platform and rebuild portions of its defense software. Investor Michael Burry amplified the panic with a now‑deleted X post claiming “Anthropic is eating Palantir’s lunch,” backed by data showing a surge in corporate spend on Anthropic. At the same time, the Trump administration’s deep connections to Palantir—co‑founder Peter Thiel’s longtime support, CEO Alex Karp’s donations to MAGA Inc. and the White House renovation fund, and a near‑doubling of federal contracts to $970.5 million—highlighted potential conflicts of interest as Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg moved Palantir’s Maven AI system toward Program‑of‑Record status. The episode underscores how a single presidential post can move markets in seconds, echoing previous instances where Trump’s announcements triggered sharp swings in oil futures and other securities. Analysts remain divided: Wedbush’s Dan Ives maintains an Outperform rating with a $230 target, citing 70 % YoY revenue growth, while Burry continues to hold long‑dated puts, labeling the stock “wildly overvalued.” Lawmakers have noted the lack of clear insider‑trading rules for a president who name‑drops a ticker, and the White House has warned staff against using nonpublic information for trades. As Palantir’s share price fluctuates, the episode raises fresh questions about the influence of political figures on publicly traded companies and the need for transparency in such disclosures. Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/trump-name-drops-palantir-ticker-154500129.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #donaldtrump #palantirtechnologies #anthropic #peterthiel #pentagon
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@Nonilex@masto.ai · Apr 09, 2026
Senior Judge Paul Friedman of the US District Court for the DC said Thursday that the #Trump admin’s decision to remove credentialed #reporters from the #Pentagon in response to his ruling striking down a prior #press policy “flouts the Court’s explicit directives & disregards the constitutional principles at the heart” of his March order. #Hegseth #law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreePress #FreeSpeech #journalism #FourthEstate
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@Nonilex@masto.ai · Apr 09, 2026
Judge Rebukes #Hegseth, Says #Pentagon Violated #CourtOrder A Washington federal judge found the Pentagon violated a court order by reinstating restrictions on #press #access in an opinion that sharply criticized #Defense Sec Pete Hegseth for curtailing #FreeSpeech rights with the nation at #war. #law #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreePress #journalism #FourthEstate #Trump #dictatorship #fascism #propaganda https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/pentagons-revised-press-policy-violates-court-order-judge-says
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
undefined | Anthropic loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Pentagon blacklisting A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., rejected Anthropic’s request for an emergency stay that would have halted the Department of Defense’s decision to label the AI company a “supply‑chain risk” and effectively blacklist its technology. The court said the balance of equities favored the government, noting that the alleged harm to Anthropic was largely financial, whereas the DOD’s action involved protecting vital AI capabilities during an active military conflict. Consequently, the court denied the motion for a stay while the case proceeds on its merits. The Pentagon’s designation, issued in early March, obliges defense contractors to certify that they do not use Anthropic’s Claude models in any work for the military. Anthropic argued that the label was an unconstitutional, arbitrary retaliation that threatened its free‑speech rights and could cause irreparable damage. While the judges acknowledged the company could suffer some immediate harm, they concluded that its interests were primarily financial and that “substantial expedition is warranted” for the government’s national‑security concerns. The legal battle follows a separate San Francisco federal court ruling that granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s ban on using the Claude AI system. The company’s efforts to secure a broader injunction against the DOD’s blacklist have thus far been unsuccessful, and the dispute now moves forward in the appellate system. The case highlights the growing tension between emerging AI firms and U.S. defense agencies over control, access, and the ethical use of powerful generative‑AI technologies. Read more: undefined #anthropic #pentagon #departmentofdefense #appealscourt #federalcourt
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@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social · Apr 09, 2026
Apparently, the #Pentagon has threatened the #Pope . https://newrepublic.com/post/208820/pentagon-threatened-pope-criticized-donald-trump
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 07, 2026
Times of India | Some Anthropic shareholders to CEO Dario Amodei: You forgot that only your company's tech was being used in things at the Pentagon, so how can … Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei faces shareholder concerns over his public criticisms, particularly regarding the Pentagon and Donald Trump. Investors reportedly feel his aggressive stance, especially after the Pentagon's decision to blacklist Anthropic, is unprofessional for a CEO backed by major firms. This follows an internal memo where Amodei criticized Trump and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/some-anthropic-shareholders-to-ceo-dario-amodei-you-forgot-that-only-your-companys-tech-was-being-used-in-things-at-the-pentagon-so-how-can-/articleshow/130070857.cms #anthropic #darioamodei #pentagon #donaldtrump #shareholders
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 01, 2026
Repubblica.it: Il Pentagono rassicura dopo Sigonella: “Roma ci dà sostegno”. Ma c’è un caso Francia Prima una nota interlocutoria, poi la conferma: “L’Italia garantisce l’accesso alle basi e i diritti di sorvolo” The Pentagon reassures after Sigonella: “Rome is giving us support.” But there’s a case of France. First a preliminary injunction, then confirmation: “Italy guarantees access to bases and airspace rights.” #Pentagon #Sigonella #France #First #Italy https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/04/01/news/pentagono_rassicura_dopo_sigonella_roma-425256643/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 31, 2026
Agi: Gli Usa mandano in Europa due aerei spia L3Harris EA-37B AGI - Gli Stati Uniti hanno inviato in Europa due aerei per la guerra elettronica L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call II (EA-37B) di ultima generazione, secondo gli analisti primo passo per un dispiegamento nel Golfo. Secondo l'emittente israeliana Channel 12, si tratta di velivoli entrati in servizio nel 2024, progettati per interferire e disturbare i sistemi di comunicazione, i radar, altri sistemi di navigazione, le reti di informazione nemiche e qualsiasi cosa controllata dalle onde radio del nemico. Secondo alcune fonti il Pentagono potrebbe aver deciso di inviare i nuovissimi aerei in sostituzione di due EC-130H danneggiati nell'attacco alla base aerea Prince Sultan in cui è stato distrutto un E-3. Anche l'Italia ha acquistato dalla L3Harris Technologies con un contratto da 300 milioni di dollari due EA-37B, Gulfstream G550 equipaggiati per la guerra elettronica. È stata la prima volta che il governo statunitense ha approvato la vendita di EA-37B a un alleato internazionale. I due nuovi G550 entreranno a far parte della flotta per missioni speciali del 14esimo Stormo a Pratica di Mare. The US is sending two spy aircraft, the L3Harris EA-37B, to Europe. AGI - The United States has sent two aircraft to Europe for the L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call II (EA-37B) next-generation electronic warfare system, according to analysts, marking the first step toward deployment in the Gulf. According to the Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, these are aircraft that entered service in 2024, designed to interfere with and disrupt communication systems, radar, other navigation systems, enemy information networks, and anything controlled by enemy radio waves. According to some sources, the Pentagon may have decided to send the newest aircraft in place of two EC-130H aircraft damaged in the attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, where an E-3 was destroyed. Italy has also purchased two EA-37B aircraft from L3Harris Technologies with a $300 million contract, Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for electronic warfare. It was the first time the U.S. government approved the sale of EA-37B to an international ally. The two new G550s will become part of the 14th Stormo’s special mission fleet at Pratica di Mare. #Europe #TheUnitedStates #first #Israeli #Pentagon #EC-130H #PrinceSultanAirBase #Italy #EA-37B #GulfstreamG550 #Stormo #PraticadiMare https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2026-03-31/aerei-spia-guerra-elettronica-36382254/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 31, 2026
Corriere.it - Homepage: Anche in Italia abbiamo il nostro "Pentagono": è un gioiello del Rinascimento Even in Italy we have our own "Pentagon": it is a jewel of the Renaissance. #Italy #Pentagon #Renaissance https://viaggi.corriere.it/itinerari-e-luoghi/palazzo-farnese-caprarola-pentagono-italiano/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 29, 2026
Il Fatto Quotidiano: Guerra in Iran, media: “Il Pentagono si prepara a settimane di operazioni di terra”. Teheran replica: “Li aspettiamo” L'articolo Guerra in Iran, media: “Il Pentagono si prepara a settimane di operazioni di terra”. Teheran replica: “Li aspettiamo” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano. Iran War, media: “The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations.” Tehran responds: “We’re waiting for you.” Article: War in Iran, media: “The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations.” Tehran responds: “We’re waiting for you.” – from Il Fatto Quotidiano. #IranWar #Pentagon #Tehran #IlFattoQuotidiano https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/mondo/live-post/2026/03/29/guerra-iran-israele-usa-news-oggi-29-marzo/8339124/
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 29, 2026
Primo piano ANSA - ANSA.it: Il Washington Post: "Il Pentagono si prepara a settimane di operazioni a terra in Iran" - Liveblog Si tratterebbe di incursioni condotte da operazioni speciali e truppe di fanteria. Due potenti esplosioni hanno scosso il nord di Teheran nelle prime ore del mattino The Washington Post: “The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran” – Liveblog It would involve incursions carried out by special forces and infantry troops. Two powerful explosions shook the north of Tehran in the early morning. #TheWashingtonPost #Pentagon #Tehran https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/03/29/il-washington-post-il-pentagono-si-prepara-a-settimane-di-operazioni-a-terra-in-iran-liveblog_64538de2-93b6-4e30-b93a-c3dabb47f5d5.html
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 29, 2026
RaiNews: Wp, in Iran truppe americane: il Pentagono si prepara a settimane di operazioni di terra L'indiscrezione del Washington Post: "Se il presidente deciderà". "Nessuna invasione ma incursioni" US troops in Iran: The Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations. The Washington Post’s indiscretion: “If the President decides.” “No invasion but incursions.” #Pentagon #TheWashingtonPost’s https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/03/-wp-in-iran-truppe-americane-il-pentagono-si-prepara-a-settimane-di-operazioni-di-terra-il-conflitto-e-lescalation-351ae612-5125-4e9a-acce-b4559d0283ef.html
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 28, 2026
Domani: Unità d’élite per blitz mirati in Iran: La strategia Usa parallela alla pace Gli annunci di de-escalation e trattative non sono del tutto coerenti con i continui movimenti di truppe e armamenti delle forze statunitensi. Il Pentagono ha inviato nell’area corpi specializzati in incursioni scortati da caccia F-35 e navi d'assalto. Gli analisti: è uno scenario compatibili con blitz mirati, non con un intervento di terra su larga scala Elite units for targeted strikes in Iran: US strategy parallel to peace. Announcements of de-escalation and negotiations are not entirely consistent with the ongoing troop and armaments movements of U.S. forces. The Pentagon has dispatched specialized units skilled in unopposed raids supported by F-35 fighter jets and assault ships. Analysts: it is a scenario compatible with targeted blitzes, not with a large-scale ground invasion. #Pentagon https://www.editorialedomani.it/politica/mondo/unita-delite-per-blitz-mirati-in-iran-la-strategia-usa-parallela-alla-pace-nxmyj662
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@christianpost@na.social · Mar 26, 2026
Pete Hegseth quotes imprecatory psalms during Pentagon prayer service: 'Pour out your wrath' Secretary of War Pete Hegseth raised eyebrows among some on social media for quoting imprecatory psalms Wednesday during the first prayer service at the Pentagon since the outbreak of the war in Iran. #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #Iran Source: https://www.christianpost.com/news/hegseth-quotes-imprecatory-psalm-during-pentagon-prayer-service.html #Faith #ChristianNews #Bible
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 26, 2026
Today: Secondo Axios il Pentagono vuole infliggere il "colpo finale" all'Iran Il Pentagono sta elaborando opzioni militari per infliggere il "colpo finale" all'Iran, che potrebbe includere l'impiego di forze di terra e una massiccia campagna di bombardamenti. Lo riporta Axios, citando due funzionari statunitensi e due fonti ben informate.Secondo il sito d'informazione... According to Axios, the Pentagon wants to deliver the “final blow” to Iran. The Pentagon is developing military options to deliver the "final blow" to Iran, which could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign. This is reported by Axios, citing two U.S. officials and two well-informed sources. According to the news site... #Axios #Pentagon https://www.today.it/mondo/secondo-axios-il-pentagono-vuole-infliggere-il-colpo-finale-all-iran.html
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 24, 2026
yahoo news | Where Will Palantir Be in 5 Years if the Polymarket Deal Pays Off? by undefined Palantir’s stock has been making headlines lately, with several recent articles noting a sudden surge in its price. On March 23, 2026, Rich Smith highlighted that Palantir stock “just popped,” while Adam Spatacco and Manali Pradhan, CFA, both emphasized that despite what many see as an absurd valuation, investors continue to buy the shares. The excitement around the company appears to be driven largely by its growing presence in the AI and data‑analytics space, which has attracted both retail and institutional interest. At the same time, analysts and market commentators remain skeptical. A March 22, 2026 piece by Patrick Sanders warned that two AI‑focused stocks, including Palantir, might be overvalued and suggested that Wall Street could be gearing up to sell before a potential 55 % drop. Danny Vena, CPA, echoed this cautionary tone, pointing out a specific problem with Palantir’s fundamentals but still stating his personal intent to buy, indicating a split between short‑term risk concerns and longer‑term confidence. Adding another layer to the discussion, Geoffrey Seiler reported a “Pentagon bombshell” that could impact Palantir’s trajectory, while a separate analysis asked where Palantir’s stock might be in three years. The mixture of hype, valuation debate, potential government contracts, and divergent investor strategies underscores the complex and highly speculative nature of Palantir’s current market narrative. Read more: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/23/where-will-palantir-be-in-5-years-if-the-polymarke/ #palantir #polymarket #pentagon
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 24, 2026
bing news | Palantir Surges 5% Monday: What the Pentagon’s Maven AI Decision Means for PLTR by undefined Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) surged about 5 % in Monday morning trading after the Pentagon officially designated the company’s Maven Smart System as a “program of record.” This status upgrades Maven from a pilot AI effort to a permanent, budget‑backed component of U.S. defense infrastructure, locking it into the annual defense appropriations process. For Palantir, the move is akin to a city hiring a contractor for a one‑time road repair and then making that contractor the permanent road‑maintenance department—turning revenue into a structurally embedded, recurring stream. The latest quarter already showed strong momentum: U.S. Government revenue rose to $570 million in Q4 2025, a 66 % year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year 2026 guidance projects roughly $7.2 billion in revenue (about 61 % growth) with adjusted free cash flow near $4 billion. While the stock now trades at a trailing P/E of 239× (forward ~116×), analysts argue the valuation assumes flawless execution. Morgan Stanley maintains an equal‑weight rating, citing the risk of over‑pricing, whereas bull arguments focus on the reduced execution uncertainty that a permanent government contract provides, which could justify a higher multiple. Looking ahead, Palantir’s next catalyst is its Q1 2026 earnings slated for May 11, which will reveal whether the Maven program is translating into accelerated government contract value. The stock, down about 15 % year‑to‑date before the rally, is also buoyed by optimistic prediction‑market odds (over 97 % probability of a positive close today and 84.5 % chance of finishing above $150 this week). Ultimately, the market is weighing whether the new “program of record” status makes the bull case more credible or if the lofty valuation still leaves little room for error. Read more: https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/23/palantir-surges-5-monday-what-the-pentagons-maven-ai-decision-means-for-pltr/ #palantir #pentagon #maven #pltr #u.s.government
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@rss_bot@social.koti.site · Mar 24, 2026
El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos dice que están reformando sus políticas de prensa según la orden judicial. https://yle.fi/a/74-20216913?origin=rss #ConstitucióndelosEstadosUnidos #PolíticadelosEstadosUnidos #USDepartmentofDefence #Sentenciajudicial #Elrestodelmundo #EstadosUnidos #Tribunales #Pentagon
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