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Rebel fighter
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Myanmar Junta Turns Tide as Forced Conscription Bolsters Military Ranks

By forcing civilians into service, Myanmar's military junta has gained a critical manpower advantage that is pushing back rebel groups across the country.

Sommerville and the young rebels on an open top vehicle driving through jungle
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Myanmar's Brutal Civil War Rages as Military Tightens Grip

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar has reached a critical turning point as the military junta leverages superior technology and manpower to push back against ethnic and rebel forces.

A composite image shows President Donald Trump on the left holding a finger up and wearing a suit, shirt and tie as he speaks to reporters. On the right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also wears a suit, shirt and tie and interlaces his fingers as he speaks during a press conference.
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

The Reality of Confronting Iran: Why Strength Remains the Only Language That Matters

Despite the challenges of a protracted conflict with Iran, the necessity of dismantling a regime that threatens global stability and American interests remains a vital national security imperative.

Six Iran players, wearing white Iran shirts, stand in a line
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Block Iran's World Cup Ticket Access

The U.S. government's enforcement of OFAC sanctions has blocked the Iranian Football Federation from distributing World Cup tickets, prioritizing national security over the regime's participation logistics.

Smoke and debris rise following an Israeli air strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon (9 June 2026)
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Israel Ignores Iranian Threats, Continues Decisive Campaign Against Hezbollah

Israel is pressing forward with its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, refusing to be intimidated by Iranian threats as it works to neutralize the terrorist group's capabilities.

An image showing smoke emerging from a tanker
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

U.S. Military Neutralizes Sanction-Busting Tanker in Iranian Blockade Enforcement

After repeatedly ignoring U.S. directives, a sanctioned tanker attempting to violate the blockade of Iranian ports was disabled by a precision strike from a U.S. fighter jet.

File image of an AH-64 Apache helicopter in a stationary position ahead of a US military parade
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

American Innovation Saves Lives: US Sea Drone Rescues Apache Crew Near Strait of Hormuz

A cutting-edge American sea drone successfully rescued two U.S. Army soldiers after their Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a historic first for unmanned maritime operations.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un shaking hands. Both are wearing suits. Behind them is a row of Chinese and North Korean flags.
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Beijing and Pyongyang Cement Alliance as Xi Visits North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to North Korea, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two nations and signaling a continued disregard for international denuclearization demands.

Israeli settlers use a tractor to haul away a large section of a downed Iranian missile toward their farm on June 8, 2026 on the outskirts of Jericho, Israel.
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Israel and Iran Pause Strikes as Trump Presses for Final Peace Deal

Following a series of retaliatory strikes, Israel and Iran have paused military operations as President Trump pushes for a comprehensive deal to secure regional stability.

People go about their daily lives in Tehran, Iran, on 8 June 2026
Foreign PolicyJune 9, 2026

Tehran Attempts to Exploit Middle East Tensions to Gain Leverage Over Washington

Following recent exchanges between Israel and Iran, the Iranian regime is attempting to use the regional instability to strengthen its hand in nuclear and economic negotiations with the United States.

Monday, June 8

People dressed in casual clothing at a petrol station in Sevastopol, Crimea  leaning on a car bonnet putting their names on a list to join the queue for fuel after the authorities restricted fuel sales amid a supply shortage following Ukrainian attacks on logistics routes in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, June 1, 2026.
Foreign PolicyJune 8, 2026

Ukraine’s Precision Strikes Cripple Russian Logistics in Occupied Territories

Ukraine’s strategic drone strikes on critical infrastructure and supply routes have severely disrupted Russian military logistics, leading to widespread fuel shortages and chaos in occupied territories.