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US military identifies six soldiers killed in Iraq plane crash, investigation ongoing
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US military identifies six soldiers killed in Iraq plane crash, investigation ongoing

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.

U.S. targets Iranian mine-laying vessels, says top general
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U.S. targets Iranian mine-laying vessels, says top general

The United States military is carrying out strikes against Iranian mine‑laying vessels, a top US general said on Tuesday, as part of its wider campaign against Iran. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that US Central Command was hunting and attacking mine‑laying ships and associated storage facilities. In the […]

'Laser-focused' Op Epic Fury: US shares footage of hitting Iran 'unapologetically' — Watch
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'Laser-focused' Op Epic Fury: US shares footage of hitting Iran 'unapologetically' — Watch

US Central Command has released night-vision footage showing a drone strike on a white truck in Iran under Operation Epic Fury. The video comes as US officials defend the expanding military campaign. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission targets Iranian missiles and is not a regime-change war, even as regional tensions and American casualties rise-

US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and International Reactions
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US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and International Reactions

The US and Israel launched 'preventive strikes' on Iran, with the US Central Command releasing new footage. The attacks are seen as a signal to China and have drawn international reactions, including protests in the US and concerns from various countries about the escalation of conflict.

US and Iran Engage in Diplomatic Talks Amid Hopes for Peace Deal
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US and Iran Engage in Diplomatic Talks Amid Hopes for Peace Deal

The United States and Iran are engaged in ongoing diplomatic discussions, with hopes for a potential peace deal or ceasefire growing. These talks involve mediators like Pakistan and address various issues, including Iran's request for the unfreezing of its assets.

Iran rejects Trump's World Cup safety warnings, team labels US unfit to host
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Iran rejects Trump's World Cup safety warnings, team labels US unfit to host

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.

Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes
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Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes

US Central Command posted a video showing three planes, including two old US-made aircraft, being destroyed. Screenshot via X/US Central Command US forces posted new videos of them destroying old American aircraft in Iran. The footage appears to show a C-130 Hercules and P-3F Orion being set on fire by strikes. Iran operates an aging fleet of American planes that it bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. US Central Command released new footage on Wednesday of strikes against some of Ira...

Three US F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait in Friendly Fire, Pilots Safe
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Three US F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait in Friendly Fire, Pilots Safe

Rabat – Late Sunday night, three US F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in what officials are calling a friendly fire incident, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).  The aircraft were operating as part of Operation Epic Fury, which responds to ongoing retaliatory Iranian air attacks, ballistic missiles, and drones. All six crew […] The post Three US F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait in Friendly Fire, Pilots Safe appeared first on Morocco World News.

Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait
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Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

All six crew members ejected safely in apparent ‘friendly fire’ as Kuwait launches investigation into incident US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Three US fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait early Monday in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, military officials said. All six crew members ejected safely. According to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom), Kuwait’s air defences fired on the F-15 war planes during a combat mission on the third day of conflict followi...

Iran Claims Shooting Down F-18 Over Chabahar, US Debunks Claims
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Iran Claims Shooting Down F-18 Over Chabahar, US Debunks Claims

Iran has claimed to have shot down an American F-18 fighter jet near Chabahar, with state media sharing footage, but US Central Command has explicitly debunked these claims on X, stating no US fighter aircraft have been downed by Iran and denying earlier claims of hitting F-35 jets.

US Says Forces Destroy Over 30 Iranian Naval Vessels
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US Says Forces Destroy Over 30 Iranian Naval Vessels

Rabat – The US military says its forces have destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the start of the joint US-Israeli war against Iran, a senior American commander announced on Thursday. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), shared the update during a press conference in Tampa, Florida, where he appeared […] The post US Says Forces Destroy Over 30 Iranian Naval Vessels appeared first on Morocco World News.

Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority
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Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority

The US has targeted Iran's missile and drone capabilities. US Central Command via AP Iranian ballistic missile launches are down 86% since the start of the conflict on Saturday. The top US general told reporters Wednesday that this includes a 23% decrease in the last 24 hours. One-way attack drone launches have also dropped significantly. Iran's missile and drone launches have decreased significantly since the US and Israel began a widespread strike campaign against the country, the top Ame...

US sinks nine Iranian Navy ships – Trump
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US sinks nine Iranian Navy ships – Trump

Earlier, the US Central Command announced that it had sunk an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman. The post US sinks nine Iranian Navy ships – Trump appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.