(2025-06-15). For Trump's Birthday Military Parade, Veterans: 'Military Off Our Streets'. popularresistance.org Having served 29 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves and retiring as a Colonel, I am ashamed that the 250th birthday of the institution I was in for almost 3 decades has been politicized by President Donald Trump for his birthday celebration. | The idea of a big military parade was quashed by military leadership in Trump's first term. But Trump's appointment of Pete Hegseth, his chief interviewer on FOX News and extremely unqualified person as Secretary of Defense, has insured there are no objections to Trump's wild decisions on how to use the U.S. military as his personal plaything, his toy, to include now…
(2025-06-15). Trump holds military parade amid 'No Kings' protests across US. aljazeera.com Parade held on Trump's birthday draws huge protests, with crowds denouncing authoritarianism and demanding democracy.
(2025-06-15). Trump to host military parade amid 'No Kings' protests. newarab.com 
US President Trump's long-held dream of a parade will come true as nearly 7,000 troops plus dozens of tanks and helicopters rumble through the capital in an event officially marking the 250th anniversary of the US army. | The army says the event could cost up to $45 mil…
(2025-06-15). Iran mulls closing Strait of Hormuz — world's most important oil shipping route. geo.tv 
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. — Reuters
(2025-06-15). Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or 'dictator behaviour'? aljazeera.com Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army's 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.