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Washington Signals Swift Timeline for Iran Operation

US official said that achievable objectives of Operation Epic Fury are expected to last about six weeks. The White House says it expects U.S. military objectives in Iran to be achieved within four to six weeks , emphasizing that Operation Epic Fury is progressing as planned. According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the campaign has already weakened Iran’s naval capabilities and sharply reduced missile attacks, putting the U.S. “well on its way” toward its strategic goals.  The operation, now in its second week, focuses on dismantling Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure, degrading its navy, and limiting its pathway to nuclear weapons. Officials maintain that U.S. stockpiles and resources are sufficient to sustain the mission through its projected timeline.  As regional tensions escalate, Washington continues to frame the operation as both achievable and time‑bound, reinforcing its confidence in meeting objectives by early April.

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Ontario's Bold Economic Stand: Starlink Contract Axed Amid U.S. Tariffs

 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a sweeping economic response to U.S. tariffs by canceling a nearly C$100‑million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The agreement, signed last November to provide high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 remote homes and businesses across the province, is now being scrapped as part of Ford’s broader initiative to shield Ontario’s economy from what he calls “destructive” American trade practices.

In a fiery statement on social media, Ford declared that Ontario will ban U.S. companies from provincial contracts until the tariffs—imposed by President Donald Trump—are removed. “We’ll be ripping up the province’s contract with Starlink. Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” he asserted, emphasizing that the province’s annual procurement spending of over $30 billion is at stake.

This decisive move is not only a repudiation of the ongoing trade conflict but also a signal to American businesses that Ontario is ready to defend its local industry. While Ford remains confident in the province’s legal position should any challenges arise over the cancellation, critics and proponents alike are watching closely as this trade dispute continues to reshape economic policies on both sides of the border.

As the situation unfolds, Ontario’s actions underscore a broader trend of regional resistance to policies perceived as harmful to local economies—a trend that may have lasting implications for future trade negotiations.

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