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The United States has begun a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening to eliminate any ships approaching the blockade, while European countries have declined to participate.
A man was arrested on Saturday at Shannon Airport in western Ireland, accused of criminal damage to a U.S. military aircraft.
Chinese radar images have reportedly confirmed U.S. military fears regarding disputed waters in the South China Sea, specifically near the Spratly Islands, where a Japanese-flagged oil tanker was observed.
The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the U.S. military to deploy high-energy laser weapons for counter-drone operations within American airspace.
The Pentagon has denied news reports suggesting it summoned a high-ranking Vatican official in January to seek the Church's support for the U.S. military, amidst a controversy involving Pope Leo XIV.
Former President Trump announced that the U.S. military would maintain its presence around Iran until Tehran fully complies with a specific deal.
An analysis explores how Kharg Island highlights the capabilities of U.S. military power, but also how uncertain allied support now limits America's ability to translate action into strategic influence.
Pete Hegseth is leading a shake-up in military education, moving away from Ivy League institutions and embracing Hillsdale College for the training of senior U.S. military officers.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his threat to hit Iran's critical infrastructure hard if the country's government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline. Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.” He also offered details of the rescue of a “seriously wounded and really brave” US service member he identified as a “respected colonel” who w
An article details the extensive training US military pilots undergo to prepare for survival and rescue operations in the event their aircraft is shot down.
Saronic, an autonomous boat startup, has secured $1.75 billion in its latest funding round, more than doubling its valuation to $9.25 billion, as it aims to modernize the U.S. military's capabilities.
Former President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is negotiating with Iranian leadership and has made 'progress' on a deal, but simultaneously threatens to destroy Iran's oil wells, Kharg Island, and desalination plants if an agreement is not reached shortly. Gulf allies are reportedly urging him to continue fighting until the Islamic regime falls.
Analysts are debating the strategic outcomes of the Iran war and the 'myth of victory' in Lebanon, with some arguing Iran benefits from prolonging the conflict while others see an opportunity to rebuild the anti-war movement.
The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, addressing the ongoing shutdown and travel chaos at airports, though the shutdown is expected to continue for several weeks.
The ongoing conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel continues to intensify, with US military assets damaged or lost in the Iran War now totaling up to $2.9 billion, as new reports confirm the extent of the damage and casualties.
The U.S. military has incurred an estimated $2.9 billion in damaged or lost assets during the Iran War, according to multiple Wall Street Journal reports.
The U.S. Military Assets Damaged or Lost in the Iran War Total up to $2.9 Billion WSJ
The U.S. military has incurred an estimated $2.9 billion in damaged or lost assets during the Iran War, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria for intelligence-gathering and training as the African country is grappling with a security crisis.
The U.S. military has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its fight against Islamist militants in the north.
President Trump's administration is engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions for negotiations and post-conflict scenarios in Iran, as his strategy in the ongoing conflict involves preparing for diplomatic talks with six conditions, even amidst conflicting statements and troop deployments.
Iran has reportedly targeted the U.K.-U.S. military base located on Diego Garcia island, prompting questions about the strategic implications for the region.
Trump has piled tremendous economic pressure on Cuba by halting all Venezuelan oil shipments to the island, which has been forced to carry out severe energy rationing
A significant U.S. military vendor has unexpectedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, impacting the defense supply chain.
Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, including the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Democratic candidates are navigating changing attitudes within their party regarding US policy and military support for Israel.
The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran as 'Epic Fury' is seen as a quintessentially Trumpian choice, reflecting a presidency marked by anger.
Iran is testing the military strength of the United States by launching a guerrilla assault that impacts the global economy, demonstrating its capacity to challenge international stability.
Iran Tests U.S. Military Might With a Guerrilla Assault on the Global Economy WSJ
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) have introduced the 'Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026,' aimed at addressing Chinese Communist Party ties in the U.S. military trucking sector.
Iran has permitted two Indian-flagged LPG carriers and other Indian vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following diplomatic discussions and confirming a rare exception to the blockade.
All six U.S. service members aboard a military plane that went down over Iraq have been killed, following earlier reports of an ongoing rescue effort after the crash.
A fire originating in the main laundry of a giant U.S. aircraft carrier injured two personnel; the Navy confirmed it was not combat-related and was contained.
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly moved to a Washington D.C. military base after receiving threats from drug cartels and people pissed about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case,…
A preliminary U.S. military investigation found that American forces were responsible for a deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran in late February after outdated intelligen...
It did not provide further details about the circumstances of the attack and said the service member's identity was being withheld until 24 hours after notification of the person's family
The message was posted online in Persian and Arabic, though it’s unclear how many people will receive it in a country with limited internet access.
The Gender minister has issued an apology to individuals who were victims of sex work near U.S. military bases.
Trump made the threat after Spain refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran
The U.S. military operation in Iran is testing a depleted Justice Department and FBI. Firings of experienced agents and prosecutors have diminished expertise to counter threats.
The White House is facing criticism for a video posted on social media that combines footage from the video game 'Call of Duty' with clips of U.S. military actions, implying an attack on Iran.
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for his perspective of the conflict in the Middle East and the failed Senate effort to restrain U.S. military actions against Iran.
Drug gangs have turned the South American country into one of the most dangerous in the region and the world’s leading exporter of cocaine.
The U.S. military requested mining companies to boost domestic supplies of 13 critical minerals used in semiconductors and weapons, a day before the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized "fake news" coverage of the Trump administration's strikes on Iran Tuesday, saying the U.S. military is "laser focused" on its mission.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about U.S. military operations against Iran.
Anthropic's AI tool Claude is reportedly playing a significant role in the U.S. military's operations in Iran, despite an ongoing dispute with the Pentagon regarding its terms of use in warfare.
Four Army Reserve troops from Des Moines died March 1 in Port of Shuaiba, Defense Department says
With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.
The number of American soldiers killed in action since the start of the conflict with Iran has risen to six, the U.S. military announced on Monday.
The ‘big wave’ is yet to come in the war with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN on Monday, adding that Washington did not know who the country’s new leader would be following the killing of…
Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech startup Anduril, has emerged as a key figure in the Pentagon's efforts to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons, particularly under President Trump's agenda.
The United States and Israel have launched a new attack on Iran. While negotiations were ongoing, the large-scale U.S. military buildup in the region indicated that, regardless of...
Gulf States Say They've Shot Down More Than 1,500 Iranian Missiles, Drones Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Five Persian Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations claim they have collectively shot down more than 1,500 Iranian missiles and drones since the United States and Israel launched their joint attack at 9:45 a.m. Tehran time on Feb. 28. A plume of smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1...
“The Islamic regime in Iran, following the national uprising and tragic massacre of January 2025, has left its defenseless citizens with no option but to seek urgent humanitarian intervention from…
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Iran’s foreign minister addressed the republic’s relations with Gulf states amid strikes on U.S. military bases in the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas… (The post “We’re not targeting Gulf neighbours,” says Iran’s FM is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Five additional personnel have been reported seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, US military said US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates Three US service members have been killed in…
A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard said it launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles at Israel and strikes aimed at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday morning that the U.S. and Israel launched "major combat operations" in Iran.
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, leading to airspace closure. This incident follows a previous event where DHS personnel used a counter-drone laser that grounded flights at El Paso airport.
Lawmakers criticise mismanagement after El Paso airspace closure following military's anti-drone laser deployment.
Iran's Department of Environment (DOE) has issued a warning to the United Nations, stating that the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman poses a threat to the region's biodiversity.
An F-16 pilot's close call in a missile attack underscores the escalating risks of a new conflict in the Middle East, amidst a significant U.S. military buildup in the region.
The CIA recruitment effort comes amid a massive buildup of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.
A U.S. military plane hit a road barrier during training in Laoac town, Pangasinan Province, Philippines, on February 24, injuring five personnel. The pilot and two others were hospitalized, while two more were treated at the scene.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is willing to use the "lethal force" of the U.S. military "if necessary," regarding Iran.
After US-Iran negotiations collapsed in Islamabad, President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to eliminate Iranian ships approaching the blockade zone. NATO allies refused to join, and oil markets surged on supply fears.
Die Abbruch der Verhandlungen zwischen USA und Iran und die Lage an der Strasse von Hormuz sorgen für Unsicherheit. Der Ölpreis springt über 100 Dollar, und Investoren fürchten eine Stagflation.
A school operator will be investigated following a fatal boat accident in Okinawa where two vessels carrying students capsized near land reclamation work for a U.S. military base.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that military vessels approaching a key strait would be considered a ceasefire breach, while the U.S. military announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports is set to begin. This follows threats from former President Trump regarding blockading the same strait.
Rusia şi-a reafirmat, joi, disponibilitatea de a ajuta Iranul să scoată din ţară uraniul îmbogăţit dacă Republica Islamică va decide în cele din urmă acest lucru, informează EFE, potrivit Agerpres.
'After the war, everyone says they won, but we'll see in two to five years. No one can predict what will happen in Iran.'
Panamanian director Ana Elena Tejera is in production on her new fiction film, "Culebra Cut," which she describes as urgent, set against the backdrop of U.S. military exercises in Panama.
Iran Did Not Strike U.S.S. Tripoli, U.S. Military Says Forbes
US forces successfully rescued a pilot of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran, a rescue confirmed by the White House and described by President Donald Trump as a daring operation.
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on the Iran conflict, asserting that US forces are close to achieving their objectives and defending strikes on nuclear sites, while also threatening escalation but suggesting the war's end is near.
A U.S. military squadron from Alaska has joined live-fire drills in Korea, participating in joint exercises to enhance readiness and interoperability.
Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. would target Iran's energy sites if diplomatic talks fail, while the White House has stated the U.S. military is ready to prevent any Iranian attacks amid threats against American companies.
At least 46 rescue workers and five medical personnel have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict, according to the Lebanese Minister of Health.
A new report details that the United States has incurred approximately $2.9 billion in damaged or lost military assets during the ongoing Iran War.
A report indicates that the United States has incurred up to $2.9 billion in damaged or lost military assets during the Iran War.
US military facilities are a subject of discussion, likely in the context of ongoing Middle East conflicts and regional tensions.
The U.S. military has incurred an estimated $2.9 billion in damaged or lost assets during the Iran War, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The U.S. military has incurred an estimated $2.9 billion in damaged or lost assets during the Iran War, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The U.S. military and Ecuador claimed to have destroyed an armed group's training camp, but a New York Times investigation revealed the target was actually a dairy farm in a local village.
Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned Britain against supporting U.S. military action, calling its decision to allow U.S. forces to use its bases "participation in aggression."
The U.S. military claims to have significantly reduced Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following recent strikes and the deployment of heavy bombs to target Iranian capabilities. Over twenty nations, including Slovenia, are ready to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway.
The Pentagon is integrating Palantir's Maven AI software as a core command-and-control system for the U.S. military, analyzing battlefield data and identifying targets, with the company clarifying its software does not make lethal decisions.
An American general stated that the U.S. military is not currently training for or actively preparing a military takeover of Cuba, but affirmed that the armed forces remain ready to respond to any situation.
How can Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be broken? Retired General S. Clinton Hinote has addressed precisely that question as the former Air Force chief strategist. His conclusion? Difficult.
HRW says Iranian strikes across the Gulf are endangering civilians and hitting residential and critical infrastructure, causing deaths and injuries, while Tehran insists it is targeting only U.S. military bases… (The post Iran risking civilians’ lives across Gulf region, HRW says is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Iran is testing the military strength of the United States by launching a guerrilla assault that impacts the global economy, demonstrating its capacity to challenge international stability.
An analysis article discusses the limitations of U.S. military power revealed by the Iran war, suggesting that while some weaknesses can be fixed by smarter acquisitions, leadership issues are more challenging.
A civic group in Okinawa has requested on-site investigations of U.S. military bases due to concerns over possible leaks of PFAS chemicals, after unidentified foam was found nearby. The U.S. military has declined the request.
An article discusses environmental degradation, drawing parallels to the 'Vietnam syndrome' and public resentment towards U.S. military interventions.
A US Air Force KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing six servicemembers, including Major Alex Klinner. The incident occurred amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with a GoFundMe campaign set up for Klinner's family.
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
A survey of 1,000 Americans indicates that resistance to the U.S. military campaign in Iran is easing, though a majority still favor ending the strikes.
U.S. military actions in Iran could significantly influence the results of the congressional elections scheduled for November this year.
U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
Ukraine has sent interceptor drones and a team of drone experts to protect U.S. military bases in Jordan.
Former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan tells Chris Hayes that U.S. military conduct in Iran is worse than Nazi behavior, following a strike that reportedly killed 165 people. The U.S.
Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces conducted a joint operation, bombing and destroying a training camp belonging to a FARC dissident faction, Comandos de la Frontera, in the Amazon border region of Sucumbíos.
30 House Democrats are calling for an investigation into reports of 'biblical' discourse within the U.S. military.
Sources indicate a US investigation is likely to confirm US responsibility for a strike on an Iranian school, which could be one of the worst civilian casualty incidents in decades of US conflicts in the Middle East.
Discover the unique workplace comedy set in a U.S. military base in the Netherlands, featuring a clash of cultures and a deep ensemble cast.
Sen. Tim Sheehy insists activist Brian McGinnis was ‘looking for a confrontation’ when he disrupted a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to protest U.S. military action against Iran
Amazon said the Bahrain facility was damaged due to a nearby drone strike, and two data centers in the UAE were directly hit by drones.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had gotten the “last laugh” after the U.S. military killed an Iranian official who led an effort to assassinate him.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth complained about some of the coverage of the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran, claiming that media outlets are playing up tragic incidents that have killed service…
Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.
Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces have initiated a joint operation aimed at combating drug trafficking.
A New York Times analysis finds evidence of strikes on Iran’s underground ballistic missile sites and facilities targeted last June.
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq offered a stark lesson in the limits of military force. The Iran attacks suggest an era of postwar wariness is over.
At least 153 people, including children, have been killed after a reported strike on a school in southern Iran. Iranian officials there blame the United States and Israel, while the U.S. military says it is reviewing the reports, and Israel's military says it is not aware of any IDF operations in the area.
Philippine defense and security officials have assured the public that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines are not U.S. military bases and therefore not targets for Iran's retaliation.
US Central Command confirmed that three US F15E 'Strike Eagles'were shot down in separate 'friendly fire' incidents by Kuwaiti air defences.The fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down" by Kuwaiti forces, the US said.
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced that several US military aircraft were shot down on Monday, and that the pilots survived. Iran claimed responsibility.
The U.S. military says B-2 stealth bombers have struck Iran's ballistic missile facilities with 2,000-pound bombs.
Grant Rumley, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a former official who handled Middle East policy at the Pentagon during the first Trump administration, stated in an interview with NHK that depending on the extent of future damage to U.S. forces, it could influence President Trump's judgment.
U.S. military said it has carried out strikes against over 1,000 Iranian targets so far since starting its campaign
The employment of the single-use LUCAS drones was likely being closely watched by both Japan and China.
Britney Spears' Iranian American ex-husband Sam Asghari is applauding America for joining forces with Israel and striking Iran Saturday. The actor and model -- who was born in Tehran but is an American citizen -- thanked the U.S. military while…
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on U.S. military facilities across Middle Eastern countries Friday, retaliating after U.S.-Israeli attacks.
Iran has reportedly targeted U.S. military bases in the Gulf region, following a series of American-Israeli strikes.
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tehran were canceled Friday night as tensions rose over a mounting U.S. military buildup around Iran, with Turkish Airlines and two Iranian carrier...
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a drone near the U.S.-Mexico border, which was initially perceived as threatening but turned out to belong to Customs and Border Protection.
Critics are lambasting the Trump administration after the U.S. military reportedly shot down its own drone, highlighting what they call 'staggering' incompetence.
A U.S. military aircraft reportedly crashed into a barrier during takeoff in the Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard.
The U.S. expands its US-Nigeria military training program, sending 100 personnel to enhance Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities and operational readine Read More: https://punchng.com/u-s-military
President Trump falsely claimed during his State of the Union address that the U.S. military obliterated Iran’s nuclear weapons program in June through an operation called 'Midnight Hammer'.
The US military conducted an attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of three alleged drug terrorists, according to the US Southern Command. This is part of a series of operations that have collectively killed nearly 150 people.
The US military has reported strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, resulting in five deaths and one survivor.
The American military sank two vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in at least five fatalities during the anti-narcotics operation.
Widespread reports about Anthropic's new Mythos AI system, capable of identifying weaknesses, have prompted global financial regulators to assess its cybersecurity risks. Canadian and UK financial leaders are convening to address vulnerabilities and warn leading banks, insurers, and exchanges.
US Iran war talks LIVE: “We go back to the United States having not come to an agreement,” Vance told reporters in Islamabad early Sunday, adding that Washington had clearly laid out its position, saying, Iran has "chosen not to accept our terms.”
Kryeministri Edi Rama, i pyetur për turizmin këtë vit dhe pasojat e luftës në Lindjen e Mesme, u shpreh nga Durrësi ku zhvilloi takim me strukturat e PS në këtë qark se, vendet që po e pësojnë nga…
Američki sekretar odbrane Pit Hegset izjavio je na brifingu za novinare danas da su SAD pobedile u ratu sa Iranom i u velikoj meri uništile njegovu vojsku, iako su američke obaveštajne službe…
Σε λίγες ώρες εκπνέει το τελευταίο τελεσίγραφο του Αμερικανού προέδρου Ντόναλντ Τραμπ προς το Ιράν, καλώντας την Τεχεράνη να ανοίξει τα Στενά του Ορμούζ, διαφορετικά η χώρα θα μπορούσε να… Με το…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, in his annual shareholder letter, issued a warning about potential economic risks, discussed credit cycles, and emphasized the strength of U.S. military power.
Two American fighter jets were reportedly shot down over Iran and the Gulf, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing. Both US and Iranian officials have confirmed the incident.
France and Italy have pushed back against some US-Israeli military operations, as US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies in Europe for being unhelpful in the month-long war in Iran, highlighting growing transatlantic tensions.
The U.S. military is investigating after musician Kid Rock bragged that Army helicopters flew over his home, stating that appropriate action will be taken if any violations occurred.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to 'take the oil in Iran,' specifically mentioning the possibility of US forces seizing Kharg Island, a crucial hub for Iranian oil exports, a sentiment widely reported across various media outlets.
A new report indicates that the U.S. military has incurred approximately $2.9 billion in damaged or lost assets during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The United States military has incurred losses and damages to its assets in the ongoing Iran War, amounting to an estimated $2.9 billion.
The UN human rights chief expressed 'visceral horror' over the deadly bombing of an Iranian school, demanding justice and urging Washington to conclude its probe. This comes as Israel launched extensive attacks on Tehran and Iran attacked Kuwait's port, with rescue teams finding children's toys in the rubble.
The U.S. military killed four people in a boat strike in the Caribbean, an incident that is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against suspected drug smuggling, which has resulted in at least 163 deaths. This specific strike resulted in four fatalities on a suspected drug boat.
The U.S. Military has reportedly sustained damages or losses totaling up to $2.9 billion in assets during the ongoing Iran War, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Joy Behar engaged in a heated debate with GOP guest Abby Huntsman on 'The View,' questioning the U.S. military's accomplishments in Iran and suggesting the operation was a distraction from the Epstein files.
A new Pentagon mega-contract is redefining Silicon Valley's engagement with the U.S. military, with defense tech firm Anduril's president confirming its heavy participation in the Middle East war, utilizing its AI-powered Lattice software for counter-drone operations. The 'war unicorn' is now set to begin combat drone production, as next-gen startups increasingly challenge traditional big defense primes with weaponized AI and interceptor drones.
An analysis provides key information regarding the ongoing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, detailing its scope and implications.
The U.S. military claims to have 'reduced' Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following recent strikes, deploying heavy bombs to target Iranian capabilities, while over twenty nations, including Slovenia, are ready to ensure safe passage.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has invoked a Christian moral underpinning to justify U.S. military actions, suggesting they are divinely sanctioned.
A senior U.S. general has stated that the U.S. military is not preparing for an invasion of Cuba, dispelling rumors and clarifying strategic intentions.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that international attention must remain on Ukraine's fight against Russia despite the US-Israeli war with Iran. The two leaders met in London and signed a new defence pact, reinforcing calls for continued support for Ukraine, with Zelensky also stating he sent anti-drone experts to help US allies in the Gulf region.
Iran is reportedly testing U.S. military strength by launching a guerrilla assault on the global economy, as detailed by the Wall Street Journal.
Iran Tests U.S. Military Might With a Guerrilla Assault on the Global Economy WSJ
Iran is testing the military strength of the United States by launching a guerrilla assault that impacts the global economy, demonstrating its capacity to challenge international stability.
Six US servicemembers, including Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, were killed in a KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq. US Central Command stated the loss was not due to hostile fire, but the crash remains under investigation, while the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility.
Iran's Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have joined the war in the region unleashed by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The U.S. says Iran has armed, funded and trained the Houthis with help from Hezbollah.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
A $42 million verdict for Iraqi victims of U.S. abuse was upheld on appeal, with damages to be paid by a Virginia contractor that supplied interrogators to the U.S. military after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Iran, like Imperial Japan, is mounting what could be called fanatical and tenacious resistance against overwhelmingly powerful U.S. military attacks.
A preliminary investigation indicates that the U.S. military used incorrect coordinates, based on old data, which led to an American missile striking a girls' school in Iran.
Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo An explosion struck the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway Sunday morning, causing minor damage to the facility and no reported injuries. The blast, which…
The U.S. military intends to exhume and identify the remains of 88 sailors and Marines from the USS Arizona who were buried as unknowns after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
It comes as U.S. military operations continue to escalate, with Trump boasting that Iran was being ‘beaten to hell’ in a Truth Social post Saturday
The New York Times newspaper reported on March 5, that U.S. military statements indicating forces were attacking naval targets near the Strait of Hormuz, where a Revolutionary Guards' base is located, "suggest they were most likely to have carried out the strike"
The Guardian recently reported that “U.S. military commanders have been invoking extremist Christian rhetoric about biblical ‘end times’ to justify involvement in the Iran war to t...
House Democrats largely voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security, despite the heightened threat situation amid the U.S. military operation in Iran.
"Shahs of Sunset" star Reza Farahan supports U.S. military action against Iran, saying Iranians are 'happy' about strikes. Reality star shares perspective.
The White House said on Wednesday that Spain has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade, but Spain denied making such a deal.
Alex Bruesewitz chartered his own private jet to flee amid U.S. military action in region and was welcome to Greece by Ambassador Kimberly Giulfoyle
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The United States military carried out a strike that hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. One of the officials, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, said it was carried out by a U.S. military submarine. Earlier, Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 people […]
The civil-military-academic ecosystem is the foundation of American geopolitical power.
The US military commander in the Middle East says American forces have struck nearly 2,000 targets so far in Iran as part of the largest firepower buildup in the region in a generation
As of today, U.S. forces have struck more than 1,700 targets inside Iran as part of a joint military operation with Israel.
The number of U.S. service members killed in the first three days of the war grew as officials said the remains of two more troops had been recovered.
The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, is described as a dangerous and destabilizing moment for the region and global economy, according to the president of the Indo-Iran Chamber of Commerce.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses U.S. military operations against Iran as more American forces deploy to the Middle East in escalating campaign.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being dragged deeper into the conflict, after allowing the U.S. military to use British bases for “defensive” purposes.
A counter-disinformation center of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate rejected reports on social media that a U.S. military base in the country had been struck ami...
Seth Jones of the center for Strategic and International Studies talks about the U.S military's capacity to carry out extended strikes in Iran, and Iran's ability to retaliate.
The 2026 Producers Guild Awards winners will be announced Saturday evening, one of the final major precursors ahead of the Academy Awards on March 15. Susan Sprung, CEO of the PGA, opened the event on a somber note with a nod to the U.S. military action that has unfolded over the past day. “The events […]
FBI places counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams on elevated alert status nationwide as U.S. military operations against Iran continue to unfold.
The briefings help explain how Trump decided to pursue arguably the riskiest U.S. military operation since the invasion of Iraq in 2003
The Middle East is not as crucial as it was and the U.S. military is stretched thin.
A reporter recounts climbing a mountain to reach the end of a wall where the U.S. military had established a makeshift camp, offering a glimpse into the situation at the border.
The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a "seemingly threatening" drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border — one that appears to have been flown by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A dispute between AI firm Anthropic and the Pentagon is intensifying, with Anthropic spurning a bid to defuse the feud and the Pentagon hardening its ultimatum over AI use.
Trump sets 10 day to 15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, backed by massive U.S. military buildup in Middle East. Negotiations continue as tensions escalate.
Despite Donald Trump's claims that Major General Dan Caine believed a victory against Iran would be easy, the former Chief of Staff warned the opposite, citing depleted U.S. military resources from supporting Ukraine and Israel.
The Pentagon announced that the U.S. military seized a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was reportedly defying quarantine measures.