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U.S. Declares Victory Over Iran, Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan

4/10/2026

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U.S. Secures Ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 'decisive military victory' for the U.S. against Iran and said troops will remain to enforce the ceasefire.
Pakistan has brokered a ceasefire, with negotiations beginning in Islamabad and led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Israeli leaders criticized Pakistan's role after its defense minister's inflammatory remarks about Israel.
Public sentiment in Israel shows a majority opposing the ceasefire, with sidelining in negotiations.

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Aeon Enhances Drones

Aeon partnered with a major Ukrainian drone manufacturer to adapt the Zeus system for quadcopters.
Naveed Tahmas, CEO of Aeon, warned about affordable, high-precision strike systems amid Ukraine's conflict.
The Zeus system costs about $50,000 per unit.
Emil Michael, a US defense official, sold a stake in Elon Musk's AI company (xAI) for up to $24 million, drawing ethics concerns.
The Pentagon maintains that Michael complied with ethics laws.

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U.S. Secures Ceasefire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 'decisive military victory' for the U.S. against Iran and said troops will remain to enforce the ceasefire.
Pakistan has brokered a ceasefire, with negotiations beginning in Islamabad and led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Israeli leaders criticized Pakistan's role after its defense minister's inflammatory remarks about Israel.
Public sentiment in Israel shows a majority opposing the ceasefire, with sidelining in negotiations.

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