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  1. Donald Trump pushes for increased defense spending from allies, threatens to scale back US role, and advocates for a revamped 'NATO 3.0' alliance.
  2. Donald Trump's policy shifts link defense contracts to NATO alliance needs and affect the ongoing war.

Pentagon awards defense contracts to Lockheed Martin and L3Harris while Trump uses threats against Iran, highlighting Kharg Island's strategic value.

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Pentagon awards defense contracts to Lockheed Martin and L3Harris while Trump uses threats against Iran, highlighting Kharg Island's strategic value.

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  1. Trump threatens Iran, IRGC mines Hormuz, and Kharg Island is reportedly destroyed.1 source
  2. Pentagon awards contracts to Lockheed/L3Harris; Trump uses Iran threats as leverage for peace.1 source

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