Donald Trump2026-09-30 17:19:44Trump says final U.S. troops are leaving IraqAccording to a ChainCatcher newsflash, U.S. President Donald Trump said the final group of American troops is leaving Iraq, bringing the U.S. military presence in the country to an end. The brief item did not provide further details on timing, troop numbers, or operational arrangements. The update was published as a short news alert, and the source text contained only Trump’s statement on the withdrawal and the end of the U.S. presence in Iraq. No additional context was included in the original item.100
Trump2026-09-05 02:01:20Trump Says Iran Conflict 'Small Potatoes' for US, Not a WarPresident Donald Trump described the six-month-long US-Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' for the United States, saying it is a 'military conflict' rather than a war. He noted 18 US service members have died, but the scale is small compared to Vietnam. The conflict has raised energy prices and created domestic political pressure, with the Republican Party facing challenges in the midterm elections.1060
Iran2026-09-01 18:00:08Iran's Armed Forces Vow 'Devastating' Strike on US in Response to AirstrikesIran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement on September 2 vowing a 'crushing and devastating' strike against the US, in response to US airstrikes on several locations in Sistan-Baluchestan and Hormozgan provinces. The statement warned that the US will suffer heavier losses and reiterated Iran's resolve to defend its rights.830
Iran2026-08-31 23:46:21IRGC commander says deterrence, not war or talks, is Iran's top prioritySenior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Iran's primary strategy in its ongoing confrontation with the United States is to build maximum deterrence rather than restart military conflict or negotiate with its enemies, according to Iran's Press TV. Naqdi said that after roughly six months of war, Iran is considering a shift toward a more offensive phase of military confrontation targeting the United States and Israel. He also said the fighting so far has remained within the bounds of conventional warfare and has not entered what he described as the stage of asymmetric warfare. In remarks cited by Press TV, Naqdi said asymmetric war would mean fighting in places such as Wall Street and Manhattan, at any place and any time, and added that most current Iranian commanders favor offensive thinking. He also stated that all weapons production facilities damaged in the recent war have been rebuilt in highly secure locations and are now operating with new advanced technology at higher productivity.840
Polymarket2026-08-21 23:59:17ACDC Says More Than 150 Polymarket Wallets Appeared to Bet on Military SecretsReuters, citing a new report from the nonprofit Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC), says more than 150 crypto wallets on Polymarket may have used inside information tied to U.S. military activity. The group found 152 “orca” wallets focused on military and defense markets, with $8 million in total profits and a 97.2% average win rate. ACDC also said the trades drew copycat betting from bots and large traders, which can speed up the spread of sensitive signals on-chain. Polymarket had not commented at the time of the report, while the U.S. Defense Department said it does not comment on intelligence matters or third-party research. ACDC co-founder David Szakonyi said the transparency of blockchain makes abnormal betting easy to spot, and argued that relying only on post hoc enforcement is not enough to curb insider-trading risks in prediction markets. The group called for full KYC checks, delayed payouts during investigations, and possible bans on highly sensitive markets tied to nonpublic information.1270
US2026-08-12 22:43:44US Plans Full Troop Withdrawal From Iraq by Sept. 30According to ChainCatcher, the United States plans to withdraw all of its troops from Iraq by September 30. The withdrawal would end the U.S. military presence in Iraq that has continued since the 2003 invasion. After the pullout, Iraqi forces will assume full responsibility for the campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS). The report did not specify the number of troops involved, the exact logistics of the withdrawal, or any conditions attached to the plan. The September 30 target, as stated in the flash news item, means the U.S. military would leave Iraq entirely by that date. ChainCatcher published the update as a 7x24 flash news item. No further details were included.1510
Kuwait2026-08-01 06:28:40Kuwait says air defenses are intercepting missiles launched from IranAccording to a ChainCatcher newsflash citing Jin10, Kuwait’s military said its air defense forces are currently intercepting hostile missiles coming from Iran. The brief update did not include further operational details, casualty information, or any official timeline beyond saying the interception is ongoing at present. The report was published by ChainCatcher as a 7x24 news alert.1960
United States2026-07-29 17:24:45US energy secretary says military is escorting oil and gas through straitChainCatcher, citing Jinshi, reported that US Energy Secretary Wright said the US military is escorting oil and natural gas through a strait. The brief item did not identify the strait or provide added details on timing, scope, or the specific transport arrangements. The update was published as a 7X24 H newsflash, with no extra background included in the source text.2010
