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Trump Sons Back Drone Firm Powerus Amid Rising Iran Tensions

4/4/2026

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Trump Sons Support Defense

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sons back Powerus, a drone maker, as it markets defense technology to Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks.
Powerus aims to demonstrate drone interceptors to Gulf allies reliant on U.S. military support.
The Trump brothers could gain equity and help Powerus compete for a $1.1 billion Pentagon program.
President Donald Trump has threatened intensified military action against Iran, warning of strikes on critical infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.

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Iran Escalates Attacks

Iran's missile and drone attacks have intensified, escalating tensions in the Gulf.
On Friday, 12 people were injured in the UAE from debris of intercepted projectiles, with the UAE's defense ministry reporting 19 missiles and 26 drones intercepted in one day.
An air strike in Kuwait targeted a power and desalination plant, with authorities blaming Iran, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied.
The attacks coincide with ongoing U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, leading to Iranian threats against regional energy infrastructure.
Kuwait remains on high alert due to its proximity to Iran.

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Trump Sons Support Defense

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sons back Powerus, a drone maker, as it markets defense technology to Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks.
Powerus aims to demonstrate drone interceptors to Gulf allies reliant on U.S. military support.
The Trump brothers could gain equity and help Powerus compete for a $1.1 billion Pentagon program.
President Donald Trump has threatened intensified military action against Iran, warning of strikes on critical infrastructure, escalating regional tensions.

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