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NYTIMES (Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar) - Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S. Sat Aug 15 14:52:47 2026

Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.

AI:The Iranian regime is attempting to shift blame for its military failures by claiming that Qatar captured three of its pilots following the shoot-down of their fighter jets on March 2 during the early stages of hostilities with the United States. While Tehran uses these unverified claims to spin a narrative aimed at shifting geopolitical responsibility, the Qatari government has refused to comment on the alleged captivity, leaving the actual whereabouts and status of the airmen shrouded in silence and suspicion.Open

NYTIMES (Natalie Kitroeff, Eric Schmidt, Michael Simon Johnson, Chris Benderev, Chris Haxel, Paige Cowett, Dan Powell, Diane Wong and Alyssa Moxley) - The U.S. Missile Stockpile Is Dangerously Low Tue Aug 11 10:00:14 2026

The United States’ war with Iran has caused a critical weaponry shortage. That leaves the U.S. military vulnerable and complicates Washington’s efforts to end the war.

AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - UN to evacuate 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz Tue Jun 23 21:18:05 2026

The UN's International Maritime Organization will evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran war, the agency said Tuesday. Why it matters: The operation underscores how the U.S.-Iran war disrupted a critical global shipping route and left thousands of civilian seafarers stuck. The big picture: IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said 14 seafarers "lost their lives during this conflict" and outlined a "large-scale operation" involving the U.S., Iran, Oman and other parties. - His comments came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked during a visit to the UAE whether the U.S. could guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports that Iran has been charging tolls on…