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On July 26, 2017, out of the blue, President Donald Trump in a series of tweets falsely claiming he had consulted with his generals, announced all transgender service members would be kicked out of the U.S. Armed Forces. There was no legitimate basis for the Commander-in-Chief's decision, no scienti...
One senator has raised troops’ access to abortion and other services if the command moves from Colorado to Alabama.
Besides the chair, the Pentagon could also see new leaders for the Army, Navy, Marines and possibly the Air Force this year.
Internally, everything within my torso was destroyed, except for my heart and left lung.
The Army colonel overseeing the court-martial trial had applied for a job with the Trump-era Justice Department, raising the appearance of bias.
This overturns a decision by the Trump administration.
President Biden has decided to keep Space Command headquarters in Colorado, reversing plans by President Trump to shift the headquarters to Alabama.
A " loose-knit network" of experts and institutions are reportedly developing plans to counter Trump should he win reelection.
Former President Donald Trump called for Iran to be annihilated if the US adversary were to ever assassinate him.
A panel on Fox News' "The Five" erupted into chaos on Wednesday when resident Democratic commentator Jessica Tarlov chided the rest of the group for echoing the Trump campaign's attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military service, following his selection as Vice President Kamala Harris' running ma...
Kamala Harris’s running mate has been accused of ‘stolen valor’ but his record shows 24 years’ service in various roles
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) told Vice President Kamala Harris she "can go to hell" Wednesday if she wanted to criticize former President Donald Trump for attending a ceremony honoring the fallen 13 servicemembers who died during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has authorized additional military support for the Secret Service to safeguard presidential and vice presidential candidates for the upcoming election. This move follows an attempted assassination on Republican candidate Donald Trump, leading to strengthened protective measures.
Ex-president hits back at Pennsylvania rally after US army rebuked him for turning Arlington ceremony into photo op
Politicians and veterans say episode was on par with ex-president’s history of disrespecting service in armed forces
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Harris also called on Trump to "never again stand behind the seal of the President of the United States of America". The vice president said in a post on X that, "the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt."
Trump visited the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing during the withdrawal.
Government data shows while there was an 18-month period with no U.S. troop deaths in Afghanistan, Trump was not in office for all of this time.
According to Joseph Nunn, the military is likely to resist Trump's mass deportation plan, stating it's not what "soldiers signed up for."
President Joe Biden announced $8 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, while former President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, despite previous criticisms. Vice President Kamala Harris also showed support for Ukraine but criticized any peace proposals involving land concessions.
Mr Trump has in recent days praised Russia’s historic military victories and insisted the US needs ‘to get out’.
“Easily handled by the military": Donald Trump reveals plans to squash dissent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is embracing perhaps Hollywood's most memorable drill sergeant to portray his vision of a hardened military and mock the Biden administration's embrace of the LGBTQ+
A racist comment former President Donald Trump is reported to have made about murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén is drawing backlash from some Hispanics, but it could be tempered by her sister’s support for Trump and the current political divide among Latinos.
U.S. federal law prohibits campaign or election-related activities within Army national military cemeteries
A military law enforcement investigation is still ongoing into the incident at Arlington National Cemetery when an employee was reportedly pushed by a member of Donald Trump’s campaign.
In phone call, Trump reminds Putin of US’s ‘sizeable military presence in Europe’, Washington Post reports
President-elect Donald Trump selects Republican Representative Mike Waltz as his national security adviser. Waltz, a retired Army Green Beret, is a vocal critic of China and emphasizes the importance of U.S. readiness for potential regional conflicts. He has also served in the National Guard as a colonel.
President-elect Donald Trump has asked Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser, according to a source familiar.
North Korean soldiers have actively joined fighting alongside Russian forces, according to the US State Department. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian politician says he isn't concerned about the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Canada’s top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles — a position promoted by president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary — at a security forum underway in Halifax on Saturday.
A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating against officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The buzz around the mysterious flurry of drones above New Jersey and other nearby states has prompted some officials, including President-elect Trump, to call for the U.S. military to shoot down the mystery objects. But such measures come with major risks, experts say. The objects could be legitimate aircraft, helicopters or other innocuous objects, and […]
Two veterans who served with Secretary of Defense designee Pete Hegseath recounted his valor in combat during their service with him in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nominations for top defense positions, selecting billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense, and Elbridge Colby, a noted China hawk, as undersecretary of defense for policy. These nominations come as Trump reshapes his defense team.
Senate GOP leadership is stressing the importance of expedited confirmation of Trump’s team after the deadly New Orleans attack.
President Xiomara Castro said the U.S. had maintained a presence in Honduran territory for decades without paying a cent and if Hondurans are expelled en masse that presence would cease to have any reason to exist in Honduras.
Trump taps former Space Force commander for senior Air Force post Trump taps former Space Force commander for senior Air Force post
President Donald Trump instructed the U.S. military to lift a hold on bomb supplies to Israel, previously imposed by former President Joe Biden. The hold was due to concerns over impacts on Gaza civilians amidst Israel's conflict with Palestinian militants. Trump's move aligns with ongoing U.S.-Israel relations.
Donald J. Trump is back to killing terrorists and threatening anyone that harms Americans — and it is glorious.
China's military closely monitored U.S. naval vessels crossing the Taiwan Strait, raising security concerns. The military's spokesperson expressed readiness to defend sovereignty. This marks a significant event as it is the first such mission since President Trump assumed office, indicating escalating tensions in the region.
The United States plans to enhance military partnerships with India, including the sale of F-35 fighter jets starting in 2025. President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi also announced agreements for increased U.S. oil and gas imports by India to reduce the trade deficit.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that
The Pentagon ordered U.S. military services to identify transgender members for removal within 30 days as part of a controversial executive order by President Trump.
State Department announces sale of bombs, warheads worth $2.04-billion as part of deal
The latest U.S. domestic news highlights include an early Obamacare enrollment deadline, canceled military climate studies, potential government shutdown avoidance, recession fears, a CBS FCC complaint, Trump's minerals refining on military bases plan, a Palestinian student's deportation delay, Menendez brothers' possible release, DEI grants cancellation, and Ukraine defense issues.
President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
US warships have shot down drones fired at an aircraft carrier by Houthi rebels after President Donald Trump launched rolling airstrikes.The attempted
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks
On Monday, The Atlantic reported that Hegseth and Trump officials used Signal to relay plans for US military strikes in Yemen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
The US president has attempted to downplay the leak of US airstrikes on Yemen's Houtis to a journalist via the Signal messaging app, suggesting the chat among high-ranking officials contained "no classified information".
Footage released by President Donald Trump suggests the death toll could be even higher.
The Trump administration is considering a military parade in Washington this summer, aligned with the Army's 250th anniversary. Discussions remain early, but the event would coincide with Trump's birthday. Previous plans were halted due to high costs. DC officials express infrastructure concerns should military vehicles be used.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is having early discussions about a grand military parade in Washington this summer, something that is a long-held dream of President Donald Trump.
However, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the report on Tuesday and said that Mexico categorically rejects any unilateral US military action.
A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.
The operation marks the single-deadliest known attack under President Donald Trump’s new campaign targeting the rebels.
The U.S. ramps up military strikes in Yemen to counter Houthi rebels, sparking debates over civilian casualties. President Trump intensified these efforts, but while targeting Houthi capabilities, concerns over civilian impact persist. Democratic senators and rights advocates demand accountability, as operational specifics remain undisclosed for security reasons.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Detailed Army plans for a potential military parade on President Donald Trump's birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters,
The US Army’s 250th anniversary coincides with the president’s birthday on June 14.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army on Friday confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebrations around the service’s 250th birthday.
As Trump talks of a ceasefire with the Houthis, soldiers in the Middle East have faced steady and seldom discussed attacks.
Cost of joint celebration for Trump birthday, U.S. Army anniversary will cost $25-million to $45-million
A senior defense official described the rollout as a "complicated and lengthy" process intended to implement Trump's directive.
Trump taps Space Force general to lead $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program Trump taps Space Force general to lead $175 Billion Golden Dome missile defense program
Trump says Golden Dome will protect US from foreign strikes using ground and space-based weapons
The US President will speak to the US military academy’s graduating class in New York state.
Mr Trump said the cadets would become officers of the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known.
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Trump promoted an "America First" worldview and he highlighted the strength of the U.S. military.
US president pans previous administrations for fighting foreign wars and ‘wasting our time, money and souls’
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President Donald Trump ripped US diversity and inclusion policies, knocked NATO, and took credit for building up the military on Saturday in a campaign style commencement speech at the prestigious West Point Military Academy in New York.
Trump congratulates West Point cadets, accuses Russia of stealing US hypersonic missile tech in his first military commencement address of his second term.
U.S. President Donald Trump used the first military commencement address of his second term to congratulate West Point cadets Saturday on their academic and physical accomplishments while taking credit for America’s military might.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the gutting of a Pentagon office shortly after it disclosed that it would be overseeing the testing of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system and the programs associated with the massive, multi-billion dollar project, multiple officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
President Trump was briefed on June 8 by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen., on Israel’s concerns over Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, prompting a shift in his stance toward supporting military action.
President Trump signed a memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles to address protests sparked by immigration raids, escalating tensions with local authorities.
Following a briefing on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Trump signaled support for Israel’s military actions, marking a shift from his earlier calls for negotiation.
President Trump defended his decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, dismissing claims of overreach as protests against immigration raids continued.
The deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles has raised questions about federal overreach, with California officials pushing back.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon deployed about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on Monday to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests, officials said, as California prepared to sue President Donald Trump over his use of the Guard troops
The 1992 deployment in Los Angeles proved that troops operate best on the streets when the state is in charge.
Almost all of the Eastern half of the country is under air raid alerts, the official raid map shows.
"This isn’t about keeping the peace. It’s about conditioning the public to accept boots where ballots used to be."View Entire Post ›
Almost all of the Eastern half of the country is under air raid alerts, the official raid map shows.
Ces voitures font les frais des manifestations violentes en cours.
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Verteidigung“. Lesen Sie jetzt „"Sie zerstören dich": Trump beschwört Stärke des US-Militärs“.
Gegen die Proteste in Los Angeles will Donald Trump mit aller Härte vorgehen. Was die US-Amerikaner davon halten und warum der US-Präsident die brutalen Bilder braucht.
Donald Trump schickt Soldaten nach Los Angeles, um Kalifornien unter Kontrolle zu bringen. Kann der US-Präsident die Bundesstaaten mit Militäreinsätzen entmachten?
In Los Angeles zeigt der US-Präsident seine Bereitschaft, Widerstand mit Gewalt zu brechen. So will sich Trump aufsässige demokratische Bundesstaaten gefügig machen.
Die Entsendung von knapp 3.000 weiteren Soldaten stößt in Kalifornien auf Widerstand. Die Handelsgespräche mit China werden fortgesetzt. Der US-Überblick am Morgen
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Proteste in Los Angeles“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Machtkampf in Kalifornien: Was sind Trumps Befugnisse?“.
As D.C. prepares for Trump's military parade on June 14, here's a look back at the event that took place after the Gulf War in 1991.
"We are not pawns for Donald Trump's agenda."View Entire Post ›
The US taxpayer is going to be on the hook for all the soldiers, tanks, and planes that appear in Donald Trump's military parade. But several major tech companies are paying for the festivities along the parade route. According to recent statements from Ameri…
The defense contractor's shares fell on Wednesday amid a report that the Pentagon was only requesting 24 F-35s from Congress.
In a few days, the nation's capital will host its largest military parade in more than three decades. We look at some numbers behind the celebration and the key historical moments leading up to it.
“No, we’re not a king. We’re not a king at all," Trump said, switching to a way of speaking known as the “royal we.”
Amidst protests and national unrest, the June 14 parade is poised to be one of the most polarizing public events in D.C. in years.
The Army is reviewing why pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg this week at an event orchestrated by the White House and supporters of President Donald Trump.
The deployment of troops to Los Angeles raises questions about what Trump can and can't do with the military on U.S. soil, and whether he's crossing the line.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency request to block expansion of what they called the Trump administration's "unlawful militarization."
As Washington prepares to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Army on Saturday, lawmakers are speaking out on what could be an astronomical cost for the parade.
A massive military parade is set to bring thousands to Washington, D.C., to mark the Army's 250th birthday on June 14.
Susan B. Glasser on President Donald Trump’s upcoming military parade, in Washington, D.C., and his armed crackdown in Los Angeles against protests over immigration raids.
President Trump is sending tanks rolling through the streets of the capital not to honor service, but to celebrate power.
An ad posted to Craigslist calling for seat-fillers for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade this weekend -- AKA President Trump's birthday bash -- has gone viral ... but it has all the makings of a total hoax. Here's the deal ... an ad posted…
Trump deployed federal troops to Los Angeles as ICE raids sparked protests and citywide unrest.
Infantry Marines arrived in LA with minimal training to counter civilians protesting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Adm. Pierre Vandier told BI that the military alliance has forgotten the principles of a more evenly matched conventional war and needs to reinvest.
UPDATE, 9:16 PM: Gavin Newsom’s renewed control of the California National Guard didn’t last more than a few hours thanks to a federal appeals court. “The...
Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Ahead of President Trump's military parade, a transgender service member who was barred from the military, reflects on "patriotism" and her fight against the ban.
The military may start to see itself differently.
Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington this weekend — a show of force in the capital that just happens to take place on the president’s birthday — smacks of authoritarian Dear Leader-style politics (even though Trump actually got the idea after attendin…
The Marines' arrival comes as a state challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard continues in court.
North Korean leader says restoration of new vessel named Kang Kon has not delayed Pyongyang's bid to boost naval power.
A parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services, kicks off Saturday.
Eighty-four military vehicles, including 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 marching soldiers and other military presentations, were all on tap for the celebration.
Parachutists with the Army's Golden Knights jumped onto the Ellipse at the Grand Military Parade in Washington, D.C.
Today’s events are another step in an ongoing effort to turn the U.S. military into a partisan—and personal—instrument of the president.
Donald Trump's massive military parade -- conveniently placed on his birthday -- has just begun in Washington, D.C. ... and, we've got a stream ready for you to watch all the action! More than 6,000 troops are marching near the National Mall in…
Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.
Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran for a second day, targeting key infrastructure.
Thousands of soldiers, tanks and fighting vehicles and marching bands were expected at a parade down a five-block stretch of Constitution Avenue for a celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary. At an Ellipse reviewing stand is President Donald Trump, celebr…
The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.
Of all the jarring things I've witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to …
The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump.
At least ten people were killed in Israel overnight, after multiple Iranian missiles evaded the country's advanced defense systems. Explosions rocked Tehran, but casualties weren't immediately clear.
The US Army held a parade in Washington, DC, for its 250th anniversary on Saturday. It was also President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
President Donald Trump carried out the swearing in of 300 new U.S. service members during Saturday's Washington, D.C., military parade.
The military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. armed services ended with a massive fireworks display.
Antonia Hitchens on President Donald Trump’s military parade, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of the U.S. Army.
As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.
We compare and contrast US President Donald Trump cancelling a proposed military parade in 2018 for being too costly wit
Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army's 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.
A massive military parade in Washington DC to mark 250 years since the founding of the US Army coincided with Donald Tru
The intensifying conflict has heightened fears of a protracted all-out war and widespread instability in the region.
Here are the key events on day 1,207 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Three dozen horses, 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 soldiers, and millions of taxpayer dollars later, and Donald Trump’s military birthday parade was still a flop at best. A crowd that was well under the administration’s projected 200,000 peppered the National Mall …
“My request to all of you is: Please, become rich off selling to the United States Army.” This was Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s parting message at the end of his Exchange session at the AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness, earlier this month. It was th…
The parade will coincide with thousands of protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s policies.
President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had dev…
Israel's air power may set back Iran's nuclear programme, but it won't destroy it.
A 33-mile trip from one protest in Annapolis, Md., to the parade grandstand in front of the White House was like a journey between two different countries.
Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks into Monday amid the latest round of conflict between the two nations.
The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
At least 30 US military planes have moved from bases in America to Europe, flight tracking data shows.
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel…
Boeing expects a "very significant expansion" in Europe over the next decade, executives told a briefing at the Paris Air Show.
The $200 million DoD contract is for OpenAI to develop AI tools for national security purposes, potentially placing it as a competitor to Palantir.
Combat missions against Iran are the most challenging that an F-35 has flown, showcasing the jet's capabilities, an airpower expert said.
The Defense Department said it wants to use OpenAI to explore “frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges”
The tech industry is fully on board, but the rank and file won't have to do time as grunts.
As President Trump weighs U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., says he backs any move by the president "if that is what is required to finish the job."
USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment comes as the Pentagon moves more Navy firepower closer to Israel amid its latest clash with Iran.
U.S. officials signaled Tuesday that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical.
US strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site, sources say.
At some point, there’s supposed to 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines added to a volatile mix that already includes peaceful protesters, some not-so-peaceful protesters, definitely-not-peaceful peace officers, and a large migrant community already on…
Israeli attacks have targeted Isfahan and Tehran in the fifth night of strikes across the country.
US president says "nobody knows what I'm going to do" as he weighs strike on Iran.
The U.S. Army Reserve has directly commissioned four top Silicon Valley executives as lieutenant colonels under a new initiative, Detachment 201, aimed at accelerating tech integration into military operations. While these part-time roles are intended to brin…
A SpaceX Starship rocket being tested in Texas exploded after the craft “experienced a major anomaly.”
Israel called the attack "criminal", while Iran said it had targeted a site nearby and not the hospital itself.
As President Trump deploys troops to guard against protesters in Los Angeles, service members share concern over orders.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump is waiting due to a 'substantial chance of negotiations'.
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Two of the highest ranking military Cabinet members have essentially been cut off as Trump teeters on the edge of joining Israel’s war on Iran, according to a report from The Washington Post. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intellige…
Dozens of American planes have left the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar as President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes in Iran.
An Israeli military official said a drone struck two F-14s in Tehran earlier in the week. Iran is the only air force that still flies the Tomcat.
Four senior executives at Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI have been formally appointed lieutenant colonels in the US Army following the creation of a “special” unit created for rich Big Tech mavens seeking military leadership roles. On June 13, the Army announced …
Ross Barkan on the internal conflict in the Trump administration over joining Israel's attack on Iran.
There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.
Before you can control the skies, you have to take out what's defending them. Israel's strikes on Iran show how it's done.
B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed to Guam, two sources with knowledge of their movements told ABC News, as tensions with Iran increase.
Tehran has accused Washington of launching "a dangerous war" after President Donald Trump said the U.S. attacked three sites in Iran on Sunday and claimed key nuclear sites were "completedly and fully obliterated." It's not clear if the U.S. would continue at…
President Donald Trump said on Saturday evening that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel 's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran's threat of reprisals that …
A timeline of how the complex mission unfolded was laid out in a Pentagon briefing.
After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.
US military aircraft hit three of Iran's nuclear sites, dropping a "full payload" of bombs on the heavily protected Fordow, Trump said.
Donald Trump on Saturday announced the US had launched strikes on three major Iranian nuclear targets. Here's how business leaders reacted.
US Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers struck Iran's nuclear facilities, and a guided-missile submarine also launched strikes.
In a posting on Truth Social, Trump added, "All planes are safely on their way home" and he ended his posting saying, "Now is the time for peace." The...
"The warmongering and lawless Administration in Washington is solely responsible for the dangerous consequences of its act of aggression."
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation after the United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday.
The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, plunging the U.S. into a battle waged over the past several days between Israel and Iran.
He said Friday it would give time for Iranians to "come to their senses."
Rep. Jim Himes said it was still too soon to know if U.S. strikes against Iranian facilities had substantially weakened the country’s nuclear program.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that America “does not seek war” with Iran in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that...
President Donald Trump is just moments away from addressing the nation after the U.S.A.'s attack on Iran ... and, we're streaming his remarks live. POTUS is set to speak from the White House at 10 PM ET, 7 PM PT ... just a couple hours after…
President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States attacked Iran drew strong reactions from around Washington, D.C. ... and, they didn't always follow party lines. As you know ... POTUS took to social media to reveal the U.S. military…
Donald Trump says US bombing attacks he ordered have 'totally obliterated' Iran's key nuclear sites.
Trump has warned of more attacks on Iran after bombing some of its key nuclear energy sites, including Fordow.
Four years ago, Trump used a swear word for Netanyahu. On Sunday, he said they worked as a team. We track that shift.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three nuclear sites
Netanyahu is thrilled by Trump's attacks on Iran, as will be the arms manufacturers who used to love the shah of Iran.
A roundup of reactions as US joins Israel's war and attacks three Iranian nuclear sites.
Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing 'treason' and will face consequences.
Sirens rang in Israeli cities, with rescue services and media reports saying at least 16 people were injured.
Air raid sirens heard across Israel as Iran launches two volleys of missiles in rapid succession, targeting key sites.
US president warns Iran that it must now 'make peace' or face future US attacks.
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Heeding the request of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump dispatched U.S. warplanes to bomb Iran. The post Self-Proclaimed “Peacemaker” Drags U.S. Into Another War appeared first on The Intercept.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. bombing of Iran “devastated the Iranian nuclear program,” concluding that the Tehran regime’s nuclear ambitions “have been obliterated.” His comments were based on initial assessments of the damage from the…
Two days after Donald Trump said he was going to give any decision on US involvement in Israel’s war with Iran a couple of weeks, the president offered details on the bombing Saturday of three nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic and the potential of more to…
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?
The US Air Force released photos and imagery showing the stealth aircraft preparing to bomb Iran and returning back to base.
ABC News’ military analyst, former Marine Col. Steve Ganyard discusses the U.S. using "bunker buster" bombs for the first time on Iran and the damage they caused.
A retired B-2 bomber pilot reveals details about the historic U.S. strike on Iran, including stealth tactics, pilot preparations and decadelong planning.
Experts looking at satellite images of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz give a first damage assessment
Trump's reckless decision to attack Iran might be one giant leap toward the annihilation of humanity, but at least it's one small step for gender equality.
President Donald Trump has framed his strikes on Iran as a costless triumph. The president is not asking Americans to accept sacrifices in service of destroying the Iranian nuclear program — only to applaud his already successful destruction of it. “Iran’s ke…
The United States bombed Iran on Saturday night, joining an Israeli-led offensive aimed at demolishing the Iranian nuclear program. The American assault targeted three facilities associated with the program at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow — the last of which w…
Donald Trump has said the images showing the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear sites following the US attack reveal "success".
NATO leaders gather Tuesday in The Hague for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions.
Tehran is weighing its military options as it follows up internationally on the US and Israeli strikes.
As Nato leaders meet to agree big increases in targets for defence spending, some of them haven't yet met the existing ones.
A guided-missile submarine launched 30 cruise missiles into Iran. The US will retire subs key to that capability.
Qatar has some of the world's most advanced air defenses and said they "successfully thwarted" an Iranian missile attack.
Onebrief raises $20 million, boosting its valuation to over $1 billion, as its AI platform streamlines military planning amid defense tech boom.
"I have instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to the violation of the cease-fire by Iran," said Israel's Defense Minister.
As Trump hits the Horn of Africa, experts caution against drone strikes, saying the US needs to invest in peacebuilding.
NATO Chief Mark Rutte also said Europe would increase defence spending in a 'BIG way' thanks to US pressure.
Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
The disclosure sheds new light on which fifth-generation aircraft participated in Operation Midnight Hammer last weekend.
The operation against Iran's nuclear sites likely took advantage of the stealth capabilities of B-2s, as well as other conditions.
President Donald Trump attempted to dismiss U.S. intelligence reports on the attack on Iranian nuclear facilities claiming such rhetoric allegedly devalued the military.
Following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO Summit, President Donald Trump didn't rule out sending Ukraine monetary and defense aid.
President Trump's doubling down on his assessment that U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but said the word "got us in trouble."
Over the course of several months, Pauline Shanks Kaurin concluded she no longer had the academic freedom necessary for doing her job.
The U.S. made history with the first use of its largest bunker-buster bomb. Experts are waiting to see if Iran’s bunkers survived the unprecedented strikes.
There are a few thousand military troops in Los Angeles now, thanks to Trump’s Martial Plan. Local law enforcement officials pointed out they had the situation under control, what with most of the violence (what there was of it that isn’t police violence) lim…
In a political win for US President Donald Trump, NATO member states have endorsed a big new defence spending target.
The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.
Silicon Valley heads to West Point.
Striking a combative tone, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. media was more focused on "cheering against" President Trump than covering airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Seven B-2 stealth aircraft dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
Israel's Arrow air defense system intercepted 90% of the Iranian missiles that it targeted this month, its chief engineer told BI.
Several Democrats said intelligence presented at a classified briefing with top Trump Administration officials contradicted the White House’s sweeping claims of success.
Why does the power to launch nuclear weapons rest with a single American?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has attacked media for questioning the efficacy of US bombing following leaked report.
Katz says Israel has 'green light' from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes 'progress' with its nuclear programme.
The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".
U.S. national security depends on citizens’ trust in our armed forces. We lose that if we turn soldiers into law-enforcement officers.
The organizers of Donald Trump’s military parade used the song “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,” without permission, per cease-and-desist letter.
Trump made no pledge of assistance to Ukraine at NATO summit, but said he’d 'try' and sell Patriot interceptors.
Israel's prime minister denounced a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoting Israeli soldiers saying commanders ordered them to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites.
Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect.
Iranians waving flags and shouting slogans join the state funeral, four days after Iran and Israel agreed on truce.
Americans still have fresh memories of the death and destruction of the previous US imperial adventure in the region.
Here are the key events on day 1,220 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The president has railed against America’s “endless wars.” But he’s found a style of attack that he likes.
Two transgender officers say they fear their military careers are over due to Trump’s ban on trans service members.
The Pentagon is making gradual progress toward realizing Trump’s Golden Dome.
The Pentagon is set to use funds from the US's Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program to refit a jet gifted to Trump by Qatar.
The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday. The munitions...
Navy Federal Credit Union will no longer have to refund $80 million to servicemen and women for illegally charging them overdraft fees on their accounts...
Martial law? Police state? These are just things the alleged Leader of Free World wants, rather than things a nation founded on rejecting these options should be in the process of instituting. And yet, here we are, barely six months into Trump’s return to off…
What Trump was trying to demonstrate in Los Angeles is that he can project his armed power into every American community at any time.
An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the...
B-2 pilots invited to the White House as Trump pushes back against questions on Iran strike and claims 'devastated' pilots.
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that it froze the shipment of some air defense and precision guided weapons that were on track to be sent to Ukraine.
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, while Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.
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Invoking God to bomb Iran, Trump is reviving a deadly tradition of religiously justified US violence.
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed air defences in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, and...
Kim, an aircraft mechanic, joined the military in 2019, at age 18. She and her mother had struggled to survive, even living in their car at times. She didn’t think she could afford college, so she didn’t apply. Like so many young Americans in that situation, …
American leaders refuse to learn from allies and overestimate the benefits of showy tactical attacks.
President Donald Trump reportedly allowed Iranian leaders to launch a retaliatory attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar in response to the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. What Happened: Trump disclosed this information during a rally in Des Moin…
Obama did not obtain an act from Congress to conduct his military operations; however, his actions were not illegal.
Russia has been using drones and missiles to strike targets, wait some time, and then hit the same spot later.
Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.
Fourth conference on Ukraine reconstruction comes as Russia escalates attacks on country, amid doubts over US support.
An image from June shows a scorch mark where a geodesic dome used to be at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Service members can often not fix a variety of equipment because of terms in the warranty under which it is used, or when defense contractors retain the...
Martial law still appears to be the plan. The rollout has been limited, but the wholly unnecessary deployment of military troops to California sent a message our performative president wanted to get across. Trump sent an even more explicit one days later, fol…
The largest-ever war fighting drills in Australia is underway and expected to attract China's attention. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia.
Air and missile defenses, like Patriot battalions, are growing more important for the Army.
The Army is working on new tech, drones, autonomy, better decision-making, and more to deter and prepare for conflict with China.
French troops, as well as a range of military hardware, paraded down and flew over the Champs-Élysées to mark Bastille Day.
BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed ...
Retired service members donated genetic material to a DNA database to help answer health questions for all Americans. The Trump administration is dragging its heels on agreements to analyze the data.
Trump claims to love the military. Of course, he loves himself even more. And he tends to view those injured, killed, or captured by enemy forces as “suckers” and “losers.” He also considers people who volunteer to serve this country as idiots, since the idea…
Moscow also confirms that no phone call is currently planned between Presidents Trump and Putin.
One of the advanced jets has been stranded in India following an emergency landing, highlighting a risk of deploying top tech overseas.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces downed at least 126 Ukrainian drones overnight into Thursday morning, with at least three craft intercepted over Moscow region.
Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.
NPR has learned that the Pentagon has also approved the expansion of the U.S. Naval Base on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the same purpose.
ABC News meets the Ukrainian students learning drone piloting skills that soldiers are using on the battlefield.
Two U.S. military bases are expanding to detain immigrants suspected of being in the country without legal status. And, Israel has advanced into Central Gaza to put pressure on the ceasefire deal.
As well as planning a new ‘5-plus’ generation F-35, Lockheed admitted to taking huge losses on a “highly classified” aeronautical program.
The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland
Hunter Marquez expected to be commissioned into the Air Force after graduating in May, but Trump's ban on transgender service members is keeping them out of the military.
Ukrainian forces are holding back Russia's concerted summer push to break through defenses along parts of the front line, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr...
Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.
The repositioning comes in response to threatening comments from a top Russian official.
An already insular Defense Department is sealing itself off from outside thinkers.
One new military branch per term would have to be some sort of record The US Space Force won't be the only new military branch Donald Trump has created if forthcoming recommendations from a group of retired military and civilian leadership end up being adopte…
The weapons include U.S. missiles for Patriot air defense systems already in Ukraine. President Trump opposes more direct U.S. military aid for Ukraine, but announced the new arrangement last month.
The Trump administration wants you to know they’re very, very tough. So tough, in fact, that they’re launching a comprehensive purge of the Naval Academy to eliminate “corrosive DEI programs” and restore what they call the “warrior ethos.” Because nothing say…
South Korean shipbuilders and the US are increasingly working together on fixing the Navy's fleet.
Five soldiers were allegedly shot by a fellow service member in an active shooter incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday, according to a U.S. official and the military base.
Spain said it would not go with the US-made F-35 and would instead look at options like Europe's Eurofighter and FCAS.
The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.
These deals illustrate how Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s grand plans for expanding and enhancing their military arsenals with sophisticated drones are underway.
Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera's correspondent reports.
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Military Entrance Processing Command faces staffing shortages and budget cuts amid federal hiring concerns, risking its ability to process recruits.
The Kremlin is pushing to seize more territory in Donetsk region ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday in Alaska.
Russian President Putin 'is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war' in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.
The Best Ranger Competition belies the idea that the Army is weak or “woke.”
Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska.
“They’re testing what they want to do with the rest of the country on us,” one veteran told The Intercept. The post Veterans Are “Guinea Pigs” in Trump’s First National Abortion Ban Experiment appeared first on The Intercept.
The US-made Patriot air defense system is Kyiv's best tool for intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.
The high-stakes summit at the Anchorage Air Force base comes as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.
From AI-assisted drones to computerized missiles, military technology has advanced greatly from the days of sword-fighting.
Deploymenets of troops to Los Angeles and DC raise serious questions about the appropriate use of the military in a democracy.
Trump may give weapons to the National Guard troops he sent to Washington, D.C. to 'rescue' the city, per reports.
Israel fires missiles at the energy facility south of Sanaa saying it was used by Houthis, but provides no evidence.
Russian state media footage shows the M113 armored personnel carrier driving into combat in the Zaporizhzhia region.
A weapon of such prodigious range and warhead size would be a major threat to targets across huge swathes of Russia.
The images show what seem to be launch rails, runways, hardened shelters, and Shahed-style drones at three bases in Russia.
Pete Hegseth is wrong to think that civilians have little role to play in military education.
North Korean leader's sister rejects peace overtures from South Korea, denouncing its ongoing military drills with US.
The U.S. deployed three Navy missile destroyers and around 4,000 military personnel to the waters off Venezuela in effort to thwart cartels.
Three US warships to be stationed off the coast of Venezuela in fight against 'narco-terrorists', according to reports.
Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.
Adm. Daryl Caudle took over as the Navy’s highest-ranking officer Monday, ending a six-month vacancy created by the Trump administration's firing of his...
Military says Russian advance "is the first attack of such a large scale" in industrial province.
At least officially our government isn't worried, with NORAD saying the "Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."
Venezuelan Defence Ministry orders naval patrols as US warships sent to waters off coast to tackle drug cartels.
The parade will mark the 80th anniversary of China's war against Japan and the end of World War Two.
The US has ordered warships to position off Venezuela's coast in a move President Nicolas Maduro has called illegal.
South Asia's missile race is heating up. But India and Pakistan aren't only eyeing each other, say analysts.
The US is gearing up to sell 3,350 of the Extended-Range Attack Munitions it built for Ukraine's Air Force to strike deeper against Russia.
The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels with the expected arrival of ...
Defense chief Pete Hegseth is restoring to West Point Military Academy a giant painting of rebel Gen. Robert E. Lee that shows him wearing his gray...
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says country ready to defend 'territorial integrity' amid US military buildup.
The White House calls its decision to send naval forces and 4,000 troops off the coast of Venezuela a drug-interdiction effort. The move has also prompted speculation that President Donald Trump may be preparing something more aggressive against the country’s…
Beijing's shipbuilding capacity is 200 times that of the US, an expert says, calling the scale "extraordinary".
The head of Operation Interflex said he was impressed Ukraine chose to extend the training, as it could have simply said "we need recruits quickly."
US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean with the ostensible goal of combatting drug trafficking.
The Army plans to eliminate its helicopter science and technology office in California, with potential negative impacts for national security.
President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden’s 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its temporary h…
Japan will host the Mid-Range Capability, or Typhon, missile system next month, a ground-based launcher that can fire long-range missiles.
President Donald Trump's administration will announce on Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep...
President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.
The president cited Colorado's mail-in voting as a factor behind his decision.
President Trump says the U.S. military conducted a missile strike against alleged Tren de Aragua narco-terrorists ... and the attack is on video! The White House just released wild footage from the mission ... and you see a speed boat suddenly…
Trump assures 'we're with Poland all the way' as he signals deeper security cooperation with Eastern European nation.
Trump says, ‘We took it out,’ referring to a military strike in international waters amid Washington-Caracas tensions.
The US military attack comes as the US surges military presence in the Caribbean, risking an escalation with Venezuela.
Here are the key events on day 1,287 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping up a brief trip to Latin America with a stop in Ecuador as countries in the region nervously watch the Trump ...
A missile strike in the Caribbean and National Guard deployments are pushing the armed forces beyond their traditional mission.
The Trump administration recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said was carrying drugs.
The Pentagon said two Venezuelan military aircraft flew near a U.S. Navy vessel on Thursday in international waters in a "highly provocative move." In a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday night, the Defense Department wrote the move …
Macron announces a 'reassurance force' as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.
Defense Department says 'two Maduro regime military aircraft' flew near US warship in a 'highly provocative' move.
The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal.
A U.S. official has confirmed to us that 10 F-35s are heading to Puerto Rico as the counter-narcotics operation aimed at Venezuela expands.
Ten F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against Latin American drug cartels.
US special forces killed several North Korean fishermen diving for shellfish after encountering them by accident.
West Point’s alumni association has canceled a planned ceremony later this month to honor Tom Hanks with one of its top awards, as the military service academy has come under increased scrutiny from the Trump administration. The Washington Post reported on an…
Hanks was to be honored for his numerous film portrayals of military figures and advocacy for veterans. West Post Graduates Cancel Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks Scoop Harrison
As past events in the Middle East have demonstrated, U.S.-made fighter jets facing off against each other is far from unprecedented. In fact, it has happened repeatedly.
Hanks was to be honored for his numerous film portrayals of military figures and advocacy for veterans. West Point Graduates Cancel Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks Scoop Harrison
Military bases and resources redirected to mass immigration enforcement operations. President Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the...
The “fresh hell” administration keeps on rolling. There’s no need to actually ask what fresh hell awaits. You need do nothing more than exist and a new fresh hell will be delivered, almost daily. Here’s the freshest: the US military decided to blow up a boat …
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.
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The Trump administration has ratcheted up the U.S. military presence in the southern Caribbean, as part of what it says is a crackdown on drug smugglers, and...
The UK is planning to mass-produce thousands of interceptor drones for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's growing attacks.
The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was...
US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.
The Navy inspected a Venezuelan fishing boat, a U.S. official said, angering South American officials.
Kim Jo Yong says the upcoming drills 'will undoubtedly bring about negative consequences' for Seoul and its allies.
Ukraine says it will continue targeting Russian infrastructure delivering troops, fuel and ammunition to front lines.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States...
NEAR BORISOV, Belarus (Reuters) -U.S. military officers observed joint war games between Russia and Belarus on Monday and were told by Belarusian Defence...
Three people have been killed in a second U.S. strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, according to President Donald Trump.
The “Zapad 2025” exercises simulate defending against a Western attack.
Russia put on a display of firepower as part of its major military exercises in Belarus on Monday.
US carries out attacks as tensions mount between the Trump and Maduro administrations.
Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.
A federal judge found the deployment to LA violated bedrock constitutional law, but Trump’s domestic military campaign continues. The post Trump Troop Deployment in U.S. Climbs to 35,000 Boots on the Ground appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump floated the idea during a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. and tied it to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, China.
President Trump said on Thursday that his administration is making efforts to gain control of Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, though he provided no details on how exactly the U.S. would regain control.
President Trump posted a video that shows a vessel speeding through waters before it appears to be struck by a pair of missiles from overhead and sink in a fiery explosion.
Trump asserts that the U.S. built the sprawling Afghan airbase, something he has previously said about another large airbase used by the U.S. military in Iraq.
The US Air Force envisions having advanced crewed fighter jets flying alongside combat drones. Defense giant Lockheed just unveiled its drone idea.
Why Trump's military strike on a drug boat should spook America.
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
Israel's novel use of air-launched ballistic missiles to attack Qatar from the west clearly had an impact on the ability to classify the threat and defend against it. Highly advanced U.S. and Qatari air defense systems and sensors were unaware of the Israeli …
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded...
Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela.
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Vance's comments come as Ukraine's deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks.
The shooter who killed at least four people at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan Sunday morning had extensive military experience and served in Iraq. Thomas Jacob Sanford -- who was killed after exchanging…
Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
It is highly unusual to bring in military leaders from across the globe to one central location. The president said the meeting would discuss "esprit de corps."
American battleships were a symbol of naval power for decades but became obsolete with the rise of missiles and other warships.
The US president has often focused on the appearance and aesthetic of US Navy ships, calling them ugly compared to other countries' vessels.
Trump and Hegseth will address an auditorium packed with several hundred of the nation’s most seasoned military commanders summoned last-minute from around the world.
Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.
Hundreds of military leaders have been summoned from all over the world to a Virginia base with little notice.
Republican president tells top military officers they will play part in 'war from within' in major US cities.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the US military to embrace a more hardcore culture, much like AT&T CEO John Stankey did in August.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon recommitted itself in a statement on Tuesday to scaling back its military mission in Iraq, a process that a U.S. official ...
Trump vowed to banish 'woke.' Now, the culture wars are infiltrating the military and spreading paranoia among American troops
Beards, body fat, and cyber refreshers now frowned upon Cybersecurity training, beards, and body fat have something in common, according to the Pentagon. They're not helping the US military fight and win wars.…
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The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
Venezuelan government calls on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to cease 'thrill-seeking and warmongering posture'.
First lady Melania Trump greeted sailors with a "hooyah" as she spoke at an event celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary in Norfolk, Virginia.
Kim Jong Un says Pyongyang will counter the buildup of US forces in the Korean Peninsula.
Lebanon's army chief on Monday briefed the government for the first time on its plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah, while Israel carried out...
Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela as Trump ratchets up military, political pressure against Venezuela's Maduro.
Tomahawks are powerful, long-range missiles that would give Ukraine a major boost in its ability to strike deep into Russia.
America has always had a strong aversion to seeing the military on the country’s streets. That is not stopping the current president.
The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.
Al Jazeera's @AlexGatopoulos asks why the focus of the US military appears to be turning inward
Democratic Senators will force vote on a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's unprecedented use of military strikes against suspected drug traffickers
Members of the Texas National Guard have been seen at an Army Reserve Training Center in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, ABC News has learned.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles and bomb their launch sites if the United States decides to supply them to Ukraine and find...
US military build-up and strikes off coast in recent weeks.
President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to U.S. cities, erasing "woke" in the military and striking alleged drug boats off Venezuela. The Atlantic's Nancy Youssef discusses what this means.
Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.
A military mom confronted House Speaker Johnson on C-SPAN over the lack of a standalone bill to pay troops if the government shutdown extends beyond Oct. 15.
USS Harry S. Truman was spotted at a recent event with paint covering the damage it suffered after a February collision in the Mediterranean Sea.
HELSINKI (Reuters) -Denmark will invest 27.4 billion crowns ($4.26 billion) to boost its military presence in the Arctic and plans to buy 16 new F-35...
The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says.
US, Qatar sign letter of agreement to bring Qatari F-15 fighter jet contingent to US base, hail increased cooperation.
President Trump's announcement comes days before active duty members would have missed their first full paycheck as the shutdown of the federal government continues.
The President’s chilling vision of turning American military power inward.
Trump said Saturday the White House has “identified the funds” to ensure troops receive their paychecks on Oct. 15.
The Kremlin has warned of the risk of escalation if Kyiv is provided with the US-built long-range missiles.
By protecting troops while other federal workers lose jobs, Trump draws a political line in the budget crisis
Entering the 2030s, the development of the Kaan and a parallel acquisition of F-35s, if possible, are crucial for modernizing Turkey’s air force.
Ukraine wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trump says he may send Tomahawks.
MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Russia will be able to deploy around two million military reservists to fight in Ukraine if needed under amendments to the law...
US military personnel have until the end of the month to either watch the speech or read the transcript of the defense secretary's comments.
Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war.
To be located inside Israel, the command center will include 200 U.S. troops staffing logistics.
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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war.
The news of Adm. Alvin Holsey's upcoming retirement comes two days after the U.S. military's fifth deadly strike in the Caribbean against a small boat accused of carrying drugs.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a U.S. strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean. Sec. of State Marco Rubio did not dispute that...
Zelenskyy said discussions military assets from the U.S. -- including Tomahawk missiles -- motivated Putin to meet with Trump in Budapest.
The survivors in the Caribbean Sea were rescued by helicopter.
There have been at least six incidents of US strikes on boats in Venezuelan waters since the beginning of September.
California governor Gavin Newsom shutdown a busy freeway, saying the military demonstration was too dangerous.
The order is to be implemented at school libraries on military bases in Kentucky, Virginia, Italy and Japan. Students and their families claimed their First Amendment rights had been violated when officials removed the books to comply with President Trump's e…
The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since this summer, when the Trump...
The Administration has blown up seven vessels in the Caribbean in recent weeks, but the President has been pushing for more dramatic military action in Latin America since his first term.
The Bryansk facility produced gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components, Ukraine's military says.
Ukraine's defense ministry said it continues to hit Russia's industries, "weakening the offensive potential of the aggressor state."
The U.S. military has carried out another airstrike on an alleged drug cartel vessel in the Pacific Ocean, according to two U.S. officials.
The strike was the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Trump's military campaign.
Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward.
The Iranian-designed Shahed became notorious in Ukraine. The US wants this style of drone for future fights.
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing three people in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense ...
The U.S. military flew a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela on Thursday, a little over a week after another group of American...
The Trump administration has carried out a serious of provocative moves that point towards possible military action.
Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change.
The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.
The Pentagon's aircraft carrier deployment to the Caribbean is a major escalation
Anonymous donation keeps military paychecks flowing — concerns now on privatizing patriotism and government failure
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Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez says the country is conducting military exercises.
USS Gravely's arrival comes as US military build-up in the region has increased tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Is the $130 million "gift" to the Pentagon a trial balloon for further military privatization?
Both aircraft were deployed from the USS Nimitz and went down during routine operations, the Navy said.
Boeing's strike drags into a third month at its Midwest defense plants, where workers build F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets.
The Castelion Corporation is now under contract to integrate its Blackbeard missile onto "operational" Navy and Army platforms.
The Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other. The fleet said in a statement that the three crew members of the Sea Hawk helicopter …
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Ukraine has ramped up its strikes on Russian military and energy targets far beyond the front lines in recent months.
Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania - down from 1,700.
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The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf. It's now a floating museum.
Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.
Trump's comments appear to contrast with his own early remarks, as US sends warships to the Caribbean.
President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Move comes after Trump-Xi summit yields progress on trade war and pledges to calm tensions.
Defence secretary says the strike was carried out on Trump's orders and targeted 'narco-terrorists'.
The Pentagon’s stockpile review found that Tomahawks can be sent to Ukraine. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy now await a verdict from President Trump.
Readers respond to Benjamin Wallace-Wells on Trump and Hegseth’s vision of the military, Kelefa Sanneh’s review of two books about African decolonization, and Justin Chang’s review of “One Battle After Another.”
A military celebration soured when live ammunition accidentally exploded over a California freeway. Here's how things went wrong with the event.
The US president sent mixed signals over his plans for Venezuela as his military build-up in the Caribbean continues.
NATO collaborates with allies on arms packages for Ukraine, including US-made weapons, to counter Russian aggression.
Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
The US Navy needs multi-mission, long-range autonomous warships that can traverse and fight across the vast waters of the Pacific.
Alexei Zhuravlev also said Russia isn't restricted from sending offensive weapons, such as the Oreshnik ballistic missile, to Venezuela.
The U.S. military test launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile in a routine exercise to maintain the readiness of its nuclear arsenal.
Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — Regina Garcia Cano was the reporter behind The Associated Press’ story that provided the first comprehensive account and identifies ...
The identities of the strike victims are much more complicated than Donald Trump has indicated.
North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he wants to order 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States, as Ukraine desperately tries to fend off...
The two sides were locked in a battle for control of Pokrovsk, in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region where Ukraine says Russia has assembled 170,000 troops.
The US Navy's Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world's largest warship.
Arrival of US aircraft carrier off Latin America fuels speculation that US could try to overthrow Venezuelan government.
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The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.
President Trump has been briefed on updated options for potential military operations in Venezuela, including a strike on land, ABC News has confirmed.
"Morale was pretty bad back then, so I can only imagine how bad it must be now. I wouldn't advise anyone to enlist in today's military."View Entire Post ›
Venezuela's military is unlikely to be able to match US aggression. But President Maduro has other options, say experts.
The country's largest aircraft carrier is expected to join thousands of service members in the northern Caribbean Sunday. But it's unclear if President Trump will use military force.
Since September, President Donald Trump has ordered strikes against what he alleges are drug boats from South America. Here's a timeline.
Arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford, the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier, comes as US strikes alleged drug boats.
Washington's most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of U.S. military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal for the Trump administration's intentions in South America …
Funding is going to construction-related projects at Air Force bases expected to house the B-21, as well as infrastructure for Sentinel.
After signing a letter of intent for up to 150 Swedish-made Gripen jets, Ukraine has now added up to 100 French Rafales to its future fighter list.
US president signals major arms deal ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
Former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are mounting a defence of the planned acquisition of 88 American F-35 fighter jets, hoping to put...
President Donald Trump has refused to rule out the possibility of military operations in Venezuela as the U.S. conducts joint military exercises in the region.
A Norwegian submarine torpedoed a decommissioned frigate during a NATO exercise.
Ukraine said it would continue to strike Russia with ATACMS, indicating that US policy may have shifted after reports it was vetoing such attacks.
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the...
The U.S. has been expanding its military presence near Venezuela as President Donald Trump has refused to rule out the possibility of military operations in the South American nation.
US President Donald Trump hails elevation of military cooperation with Saudi Arabia to 'even greater heights'.
Al Jazeera’s Kimberley Halkett asked US President Donald Trump about selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia.
The crash is the second recorded for the HAL Tejas, a key jet in India's efforts to modernise its air force fleet.
The stealth fighter jets escorted B-2 bombers during the US military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities in late June.
For the president and his minions, loyalty is more important than legality.
Mark Kelly—former Navy combat pilot, astronaut, sitting United States Senator—stated a simple legal fact on video: members of the US military can refuse illegal orders. Not as opinion. Not as political positioning. As established law codified in the Uniform C…
The trip underscores the role of the US military buildup to pressure Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking.
They can refuse orders but could face consequences if the order is lawful.
Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.
China warned the United States that it would "resolutely counter" the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, saying it undermines its legitimate security interests. The remarks were made on Thursday in a Chinese white paper on arms control, disarmament …
Conflict in East Asia ‘would be one of the most dangerous and consequential events of the 21st century’
Survival now depends on rebuilding the country’s political and military foundations.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill” everyone aboard a suspected Venezuelan drug boat is slated to face intense oversight by the...
The U.S. has ramped up its military presence off the coast of Venezuela amid its war with drug cartels and push to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
While Donald Trump and Pete “WhiskeyLeaks” Hegseth threaten Democrats for urging members of the military to follow the law, it sure looks like Secretary Signalgate has been caught breaking it. This time it’s not just shocking sloppiness and negligence from He…
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the...
Adolfo Franco talks about the threat of US military action against Venezuela and what he thinks is the desired outcome.
The Implications Are Vast and Serious The explosive holiday story from the WaPo — that on orders from Defense Secretary...
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed a report alleging he ordered U.S. service members to launch a second strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel...
Since the early fall, the US has been building up its military forces in the Caribbean and launching airstrikes on alleged drug boats, fueling speculation that it is planning a major military operation against the government of Venezuela. And if the past few…
US military build-up near Venezuela raises fearof invasion; White House defends kill order of alleged drug smugglers.
The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat...
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Monday rejected Navy Adm. Frank Bradley’s reasoning for launching a second strike on a vessel in the Caribbean as...
Hegseth and a top military commander are facing serious questions about why the U.S. on Sept. 2 killed survivors of a military strike against a suspected drug boat.
In early September, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the US military to “kill everybody” aboard a speedboat in the Caribbean. A missile then shattered the vessel and set its fragments ablaze. When the smoke cleared, US surveillance drones showed two pe…
Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.
New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels reveal that the most...
ABC's Selina Wang asked President Trump about the Sept. 2 strike video and survivors killed.
US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.
These are the key developments from day 1,379 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
“It’s disgraceful but not surprising that he is working behind the scenes to force servicemembers to suffer through infertility," Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wa.) said on Thursday.
After watching video of Venezuelan boat strikes, GOP Congressmen say that shooting missiles at guys clinging to a boat wreck is just fine.
Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of Trump administration campaign against alleged drug smugglers.
Residents of Caracas go about their routines amid growing anxiety over the deployment of US military assets offshore.
My grandfather's ship was attacked by the Japanese during World War II. There was no follow-up attack on the defenseless survivors.
“There are a lot of disturbing aspects. But this is one of the most disturbing.” The post Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them appeared first on The Intercept.
But none are likely to lead to charges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went to great lengths Saturday to avoid saying whether the military will release the full, unedited video of its controversial September 2 double-tap strikes on a boat it claims was carrying drugs in the Caribbean. Thus far, onl…
In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."
Democratic House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Adam Smith said video of the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat contradicts the GOP narrative.
The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, including boosting pay for service members, cutting...
The U.S. Navy admiral who is retiring early from command of the campaign to destroy vessels allegedly carrying drugs near Venezuela spoke to key lawmakers...
The office hours are part of Secretary Phelan's plan to avoid the problems that led to the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate.
The Growlers are not a standard show of force, with the jets offering capabilities that would be key in any future strikes in the region.
A U.S. Army soldier who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II has been accounted for more than eight decades after he disappeared.
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
President Trump says U.S. strikes on supposed drug-smuggling boats will save Americans from overdose deaths. But most experts worry the strategy is counterproductive.
Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned the legislation would...
Incident in November latest reported instance of Trump administration's increasingly aggressive maritime tactics.
A man who carried out an attack in Syria that killed three U.S. citizens had joined Syria’s internal security forces as a base security guard two months...
Archer, Beta, and Joby are developing autonomous, gas-electric hybrid air taxis in hopes of clinching defense contracts.
The U.S. military said on Monday it struck three more alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, leaving eight dead.
Fears are growing in Latin America over a US military build-up in the Caribbean, as Washington expands airstrikes.
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles...
Trump ramps up pressure with major military force deployed.
The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.
Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for...
To keep the U.S. military on board with his reckless lawbreaking, Trump will send out 'warrior dividend' checks of $1776 to 1.45 million military service members —a Christmas bonus from funds already congressionally approved to subsidize housing allowances, p…
Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticized President Donald Trump’s military mission off Venezuela’s coast on Sunday.
President Donald Trump said they would be "AI-controlled" and he said that the design would be led by the US Navy with his aesthetic input.
Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
President Donald Trump on Christmas Day said that he had ordered "numerous" strikes on alleged terror targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day.
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
With Nigeria, Trump—who calls himself “the most anti-war president in history”—has now bombed more countries than any president in history.
President Donald Trump said that the United States "knocked out" a "big facility" in Venezuela last week.
Trump mentioned the first U.S. strike on Venezuelan soil in a radio interview as if it wasn't even important news.
The US has ramped up its operations against ISIS after a deadly ambush killed two American soldiers and a civilian earlier this month.
Ever since a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped to liberate Europe from the Nazis...
China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan
Thailand hands over 18 soldiers after 155 days of captivity as truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold.
The U.S. military says it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed eight people, while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.
U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard.
Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 110 since September.
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned 'provocative' Chinese military drills.
The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived.
How many foreign wars does the “America First” president intend to start?
Pictures show the aftermath of the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reaction from around the world.
Trump said the US would run Venezuela until a "safe, proper" election could occur, and that US oil companies would be entering Venezuela's industry.
In the aftermath of the attack on Venezuela, the president said the US would be running the country and bringing in American oil companies.
The operation involved more than 150 military aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and bomber planes.
New imagery obtained by Business Insider shows widespread damage at a military complex in the southern part of Caracas.
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the ...
The US launches airstrikes against Venezuela and captures President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. They have both been flown back to the US. "The United States...
China will lead a joint naval exercise with Brics nations in South African waters next week - the bloc's first such defence cooperation that is likely to...
President Donald Trump called for the US to “run” Venezuela on Saturday, shortly after the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid US strikes on the country’s capital of Caracas. The attack is a major escalation in Trump’s months-long pressure camp…
Multiple US media outlets report the Donald Trump administration carried out early morning strikes in Venezuela.
Search in undisclosed location followed the latest US military strike on alleged drug smuggling boats.
The US military has experience guarding oil infrastructure, but deploying troops to Venezuela comes with high risks in a dangerous environment.
The US's highly elite but secretive Delta Force captures and eliminates high-value targets. They reportedly helped capture Venezuela's Maduro.
The military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was highly detailed that took months of planning. Retired U.S. Army Lt. General Doug Lute discusses the operation.
After months of planning, US forces, with 150 jets taking off from 20 airbases, undertook an operation to seize Maduro.
Beijing is likely to limit its response to diplomatic protest rather than hard power, analysts tell Al Jazeera.
Syria's new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead.
The president seems intoxicated with military power.
The Pentagon has ordered a review into the “effectiveness" of women in ground combat positions. Welp.
Trump has threatened Colombia, Cuba and Mexico with military action. Could their armies take on the US?
Russian media said the Oreshnik targeted a huge underground natural gas storage in Ukraine's western Lviv region. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kyiv overnight.
LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin's launch of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile appears aimed at intimidating Ukraine and sending a signal of...
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a massive barrage of 242 drones and 36 missiles, including one that was nuclear-capable, the Ukrainian Air Force said Friday morning.
It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.
US military says the strikes are in response to an ISIL ambush that killed three American personnel in Palmyra.
Military says it targeted the jihadist group throughout Syria in response to attack on US and Syrian troops in Palmyra.
As Trump focuses the military on the Western Hemisphere, AFRICOM and other foreign commands could be consolidated. The post Failed U.S. Military Effort in Africa is on the Chopping Block appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S. military is reportedly withdrawing personnel from its largest air base in Qatar as Iran and the Trump administration trade threats.
The Oreshnik missile that struck Lviv carried a political payload.
Trump told Iranian protesters that 'help is on its way' in a Truth Social post.
The United States is considering whether to strike Iran as turmoil intensifies for the country’s authoritarian regime.
Hot spots around the globe mean a heightened risk that any retaliation succeeds.
The crew of USS Ford is struggling to handle sewage problems on board the Navy's newest carrier.
CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.
The simple need for a spectacle, to show US threats are credible, could still lead to an American attack followed by limited Iranian retaliation
Military takes control of Tabqa in Raqqa governorate, and President al-Sharaa signs a decree recognising Kurdish rights.
New electronic bracelets have been so far ineffective The IDF on Monday admitted that it failed in 2025 to sufficiently reduce the volume of Jewish extremist...
Hybrid war tactics help explain why Trump’s strategy oscillates between threats of war and false offers of peace.
Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.
Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.
Armed Forces envision insurgency tactics like those used by Afghan mujahedeen, sources say. But officials and experts stress a U.S. operation is unlikely, and the scenarios are conceptual
A total of 457 British service personnel were killed fighting in Afghanistan.
Analysts believe these purges aim to reform the military and ensure loyalty to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Another commission member, Liu Zhenli, is also under investigation.
Trump ordered an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile strike group to the Middle East as tensions soar with Iran.
Trump says US 'armada' is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
In recent years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been systematically purging his country’s senior military leaders, part of an overall campaign that has meted out punishment to some 200,000 officials since he took power. It’s officially an anti-corruption progr…
It appears increasingly likely that in the coming days, the United States will once again launch airstrikes against Iran. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that a “massive Armada is heading to Iran,” referring to the air…
Trump is building up a military force in the Middle East, saying the US is ready to strike Iran.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
From enriched uranium and ballistic missiles to sanctions and regional influence, the differences are many.
And could a sudden deployment of major US naval and air force assets indicate a strike on Iran is imminent?
Iran's foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
A defense official said the drone's intent was unclear. It was shot down after it "unnecessarily maneuvered" toward the carrier.
The Pentagon has stood down more than 1,500 federal troops placed on alert for potential deployment to Minneapolis, according to two U.S. officials
Hundreds of drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving thousands of homes without heat.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
The USS Massachusetts, known for its pivotal role in World War II, is now a museum and war memorial in Massachusetts.
Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests.
US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.
The Pentagon said Friday it is cutting ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with the Ivy League...
Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.
As the Pentagon struggles with financial accountability, the Marines have passed their third audit in a row.
Tensions between US and Iran continue to grow as Trump warns of US military strikes, absent concessions from Tehran.
The U.S. military continues killing people in Pacific Ocean boat strikes, without bothering to tell us who we're executing.
Despite nuclear diplomacy with Iran, US president suggests Washington will send more military assets to the region.
Syria's defence ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is expected to leave the Caribbean and head towards the Middle East in the coming days, according to three U.S. officials.
Trump says he believes negotiations with Iran will be 'successful' as he confirms USS Gerald R Ford deployment.
Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine's Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics.
Trump’s options appear limited: Either to strike a deal with elements of the regime to remove Khamenei and install a more pliant leadership, following the Venezuela model, or to impose a maritime blockade to halt Iran’s oil exports, hoping to force capitulati…
US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria's military.
President Donald Trump's campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.
The Pentagon has dramatically reduced the number of ships it had in the Caribbean ahead of the Maduro raid, moving vessels toward the Middle East.
The latest threats come amid ratcheting tensions between the US and Iran despite second round of indirect nuclear talks.
The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.
A second American aircraft carrier -- the USS Gerald R. Ford -- is heading toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, accompanied by destroyers and aircraft.
The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.
The US military is in the midst of its largest build-up of forces in the Middle East in decades, in preparation for some sort of military action in Iran. Military officials say strikes could come as early as this weekend and some US personnel are being evacua…
Donald Trump praised the “magnificent” B-2 bombers that “totally decimated the nuclear potential” of Iran.
Satellite images reveal Iran fortifying its Parchin military complex against aerial strikes.
The amount of military forces gathering near Iran dwarfs even the monthslong build-up before the U.S. coup in Venezuela. The post Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War appeared first on The Intercept.
The Trump administration is sending more troops to a region where U.S. military presence has coincided with increased violence. The post More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump says "bad things" will happen if deal isn’t reached.
As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.
US military's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, without providing proof.
What is the scale of the military build-up right now? What has Donald Trump said, and how has Iran responded? What could happen next? We explain.
"Russia will not stop," said Yulia Svyrydenko, the Ukrainian prime minister.
For some while I have wondered what would happen if the U.S. military sought to assist Mexico in taking out one of the top drug lords. I suppose now we are finding out. A few points: 1. There is a good chance a few more drug lords will be hit. It makes no …
Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, briefed President Donald Trump on Thursday on potential military options in Iran, a source said.
After threatening to sever ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 6-month reprieve
Ranking members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released a statement on the incident on Thursday.
The DoD confirmed an "engagement occurred." With our own drones that we shot down, thanks to gross incompetence.
US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.
President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases
Donald Trump has described "major combat operations", with explosions heard across Iran.
New satellite imagery captures initial damage from the US and Israel's attack on Iran, including a burning warship and drone activity at air bases.
Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said Saturday morning.
In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.
Trump announced the start of US combat operations in Iran, citing its nuclear threat and vowing to destroy missiles and military targets.
The US and Israel struck Iran, officials confirmed. The US had built up a large military footprint in and around the Middle East in recent weeks.
From Tomahawk cruise missiles to Patriot air defense batteries, the US has used a range of weapons in its latest Middle East fight.
At least six buildings were heavily damaged by the strike, with several collapsed, an analysis of fresh and older satellite images shows.
A US official told Business Insider that land, air, and naval forces are participating in the air defense operations.
Iran appears to have launched strikes into at least six countries. It said it was targeting US military bases in the region.
In announcing the U.S. military strike on Iran, President Donald Trump went significantly beyond his previous justification of destroying the country's nuclear program.
Donald Trump said the U.S. military has begun "major combat operations" in Iran and calling on the Iranian people to rise up and seize the opportunity for regime change.
Esmail Baghaei joins ABC News following US and Israeli strikes on Iran early Saturday morning
The U.S. has launched combat operations despite little public support and widespread fears among allies.
A few paths to success, many to failure
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the US and Israel had launched an attack on Iran, saying the goal was to eliminate an “imminent threat” from Iran, “raze their missile industry to the ground” and “annihilate their navy” and for Ira…
Early Saturday, the United States launched an open-ended war on Iran. And nobody really knows why. For the past several weeks, the United States has been amassing forces in the area — with an estimated 40 to 50 percent of its entire deployable air fleet in th…
Early Saturday, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, marking the start of what appears to be a far-reaching and open-ended war. President Donald Trump said the operation was meant to eliminate an “imminent threat,” destroy Iran’s missile a…
With the decision to once again launch major airstrikes on Iran, in conjunction with Israel, and call for the overthrow of the Iranian government, President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has come full circle. The US has once again launched the sort of regime …
US President Donald Trump says American forces have begun “major combat operations” in Iran alongside Israel.
The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
US president makes a number of claims and predictions without any concrete evidence to confirm their veracity
The US and Israel bomb multiple Iranian cities, including capital Tehran. Iran hits back, launching missiles at Israel.
The US and Israel declared regime change as their ultimate goal. That, however, would be difficult to achieve.
Military operations by the US and Israel in Iran mark the most intense escalation since the June 2025 conflict.
The all-out air assault on the Islamic Republic might be the biggest gamble of the president’s career.
The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country's supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the US could suffer losses against Iran but called the operation "a noble mission."
The US and Israel said they hit hundreds of targets across Iran, ranging from military sites to high-ranking officials.
The US spent weeks establishing a massive military presence in the Middle East as Washington threatened Tehran with military action.
President Donald Trump triumphantly announced on Saturday that Israeli and US strikes had killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was the biggest target in a “decapitation” mission that also reportedly killed a significant number of top Irani…
US president says attacks will continue until 'all objectives' are met, despite earlier floating diplomatic off-ramps.
Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region.
Iran carries out retaliatory attacks as supreme leader is killed in US and Israeli attacks pushing the region on edge.
Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?
“This tells any potential adversaries of the U.S.: Get nuclear weapons. Hedging is not a strategy.” The post The U.S. Killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What Comes Next? appeared first on The Intercept.
Israel and the US made going after Iran's defenses and launch sites a priority, while also leaning on air defenses to fight against attacks.
Trump, who is monitoring the operation from his Mar-a-Lago oceanfront resort in Florida, posted on Saturday afternoon that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had died in the strikes.
How has the Islamic Republic and its people responded to US-Israel strikes, Khamenei's death
President Donald Trump exchanged threats with remnants of the Iranian regime ahead of the second day of the joint U.S.-Israeli regime-change strikes on the West Asian nation.Tehran, evidently keen to test Trump's resolve despite losing most of its military an…
Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members
The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.
Kuwaiti authorities said on Monday that several US military aircraft had crashed that morning and that all crew involved were safe.
US officials said the Iranian navy was a top target at the start of combat operations over the weekend.
Gen. Dan Caine laid out the lead-up to Operation Epic Fury and shared details of American major combat operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the location was fortified, but powerful weapons can sometimes get past air defenses.
President Trump returned to the White House on Sunday night following the U.S. strikes on Iran, but he did not answer questions from reporters.
Three U.S. F-15 fighter jets were downed in a friendly-fire incident in Kuwait. All six crew members safely ejected and were in stable condition after being recovered, officials said.
New video shows American F-15s falling from the sky in Kuwait. The crew members ejecting safely, the U.S. said.
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US lawmakers heap pressure on Trump following the first US soldier deaths after Khamenei's killing.
US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
In latest statement, Trump says US was 'very nearly under threat' from Iran, drawing immediacy of attacks into question.
Blaming Iran for previous attacks on Americans in the region, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent strikes.
A drone strike at a British base in Cyprus has highlighted the UK’s precarious in US attacks on Iran.
Defence analysts tell Al Jazeera that Iran has revised its military strategy since 12-day war with Israel.
President Donald Trump pushed back on the idea that Israel forced the Trump administration's hand to attack Iran, telling ABC News that Iran was "going to attack if we didn't do it."
President Donald Trump now says it's "too late" for talks with Iran and warned the U.S. has enough munitions to fight "forever."
Eyewitness video captured a large plume of smoke rising over Tehran after an air strike hit the Iranian capital.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a new rationale for why the U.S. attacked Iran now.
ABC News chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on Iran's recent history and what life was like under the Ayatollah's regime.
Killing anyone without a trial, let alone a foreign leader, involves a moral choice.
The U.S. and Israel are racing to destroy Iran’s missile supplies before their own air defenses are exhausted.
Donald Trump has no clear objective in mind, let alone a plan to achieve an endgame in Iran. What is America even doing by attacking the nation?
US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.
Analysts say the US could run low on vital interceptor missiles within weeks.
Predicting the total cost of the campaign is difficult, and experts warn the greater challenge may be inventory.
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.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called the sinking of an Iranian warship with a single Mk48 torpedo a "quiet death."
Trump’s costly campaign in Iran has come under fire for lacking a clear endgame.
A U.S. submarine used a torpedo to sink and Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean Tuesday, the first such attack since WWII , the Pentagon said.
The United States is burning through scarce munitions while Russia and China watch and wait.
First the Iran War would be over in days. Then Trump said weeks. Now Pete Hegseth says it could be months. Sound familiar?
Trump has launched strikes on Iran while Congress debates war powers.
Trump hasn't ruled out ground troops in Iran, but experts expect targeted special ops over an invasion.
One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war's success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.
Analysts say it would be difficult, if not impossible, to bring down the Iranian system with US-Israeli air power alone.
Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
Adm. Cooper also said Iranian ballistic missile strikes are down 90% from the first day of the war, and drone strikes are down 83%.
Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing...
Two people were injured in the attack, Azerbaijani authorities said.
When a military force begins to decline, the first symptoms may be subtle.
At inaugural 'Americas Counter Cartel Conference', Trump officials vowed continued military operations against cartels.
ABC News correspondent and veteran Stephanie Ramos says Kuwait "has always been known as the cush deployment," which is why the attack that killed six U.S. service members "hits close to home."
The administration has laid out a buffet of reasons for Operation Epic Fury—take your pick.
Most of the costs are not budgeted for, meaning the Pentagon will need to request more funding soon, researchers say.
Ukraine, which has years of experience in downing Russia's Iran-made drones, wants to assist the US and Israel.
US CENTCOM said Precision Strike Missiles were used in Operation Epic Fury.
Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.
India sees itself a security provider in the Indian Ocean. On Wednesday, it couldn't save even its own guest.
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The Merops uses a roughly $15,000 reusable interceptor drone, giving the US a cheaper air defense option against Iran's large number of Shahed drones.
US President Donald Trump attended the “dignified transfer” of six US Army soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike.
As the Iran war widens, the president and defense secretary’s long support of carnage suddenly matters a lot
President warns of expanded strikes as Iran rejects surrender demands and the regional conflict escalates
Many people said footage actually showed a decoy drawing of an F-14 Tomcat, but we were not immediately able to verify that.
The president called the Iran war 'already won' as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.
The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.
Confusion and rumors have been pervasive online since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran with surprise airstrikes.
A dangerous escalation of the war, if proven that the United States was responsible. Other countries in the region depend on such desalinaton plants for fresh water (Qatar nearly 100%, Kuwait and Bahrain ~90%, Oman 86%, Saudi Arabia 70%), and if Iran should c…
Two men were in serious condition in central Israel, said Magen David Adom.
The United States has seldom waged the sort of campaign now under way in Iran.
Last week, President Donald Trump spoke with Iraqi and Iranian Kurdish leaders, reportedly offering “extensive US aircover” and logistical support for armed groups to cross the border from Iraq into Iran to push out regime forces. As one of these leaders put …
As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?
The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will end its war with Iran "on our timeline."
Experts say a large U.S. special operations force would likely be needed to seize Iran's uranium, believed buried under rubble at nuclear sites the U.S. bombed last year.
Trump was hoping for an Iranian Delcy Rodríguez. Instead he may have produced an Iranian Kim Jong Un.
On any topic related to the Iran War, the Trump admin can't go more than 10 seconds without directly contradicting itself.
While Donald Trump initially blamed Iran for an attack on an Iranian elementary school last month, evidence appears to be mounting that the school may have been inadvertently hit by a U.S. missile during a strike targeting an adjacent naval base.…
Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump controls the pace of the war, but acknowledges that Israel has its own objectives.
US-Israeli strike kills 40 in Tehran as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
US Department of Defense says eight service members in critical condition as White House hails progress of assault.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.
A military assessment suggests a U.S. Tomahawk cruise missile was responsible for at least 165 deaths at an Iranian girls' school, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
The Pentagon released new video Tuesday showing the U.S. unleashing massive air attacks on Iranian targets.
At least 175 people were killed in the U.S. strike.
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
The preliminary findings indicate that the U.S. is indeed responsible for the deadly missile strike that hit a school in Iran.
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Images from the missile strike in southern Iran were more horrifying than any of the case studies Air Force combat veteran Wes J. Bryant had pored over in his miss…
President Donald Trump has suggested that the US-Israeli air campaign in Iran will continue until “they cry uncle, or when they can’t fight any longer.” Iran’s foreign minister has said their own military will fight “as long as it takes” and that they have li…
US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.
Experts say Iran’s vast, mountainous terrain would make invasion difficult but a small, precise mission is possible.
Despite attempts by Trump to claim otherwise, the U.S. military was responsible for killing at least 175 in a strike on a school in Iran. The post Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran appeared first on The Intercept.
The U.S. Air Force released video of a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices.
Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
Iran has resorted to unconventional tactics in its retaliatory strikes against the US and Israel.
We track the many headways and about-turns taken by the US Commander-in-Chief as the fate of West Asia hangs in balance.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four of six crew members on the KC-135 aircraft were dead, after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq on Thursday.
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said the US had destroyed military targets on Kharg Island, the center of Iran's oil empire.
The Trump administration didn’t expect Iran to target the Strait of Hormuz.
General Stanley McChrystal’s analysis of Donald Trump, courtesy of Dolly Parton
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked media coverage of the war with Iran following the death of six more service members.
Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.
Two weeks after he directed American forces to bomb Iran, Donald Trump has revealed he has no notion of when the war will end.The White House has thus far refused to provide the slightest semblance of a timeline for the latest unfounded Middle East war. But i…
The U.S. is deploying to the Middle East a Marine expeditionary unit that can conduct ground operations if needed.Multiple outlets reported Friday that the amphibious assault ship the USS Tripoli, which is based in Japan, is being sent to the Middle East inst…
US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to 'tankers and ships of enemies' during war.
Tehran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to 'pile of ashes' if oil structures on the island are targeted.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy' as US continues to pummel Iran.
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
After a missile destroyed much of a girls’ elementary school in the southern city of Minab, reportedly killing over 100 children, the Trump administrations stopped making half-hearted humanitarian justifications for attacking Iran.
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take months -- requiring underwater robots, laser-equipped helicopters, and elite Navy forces and divers based in Bahrain, according to experts and a newly updated congressional report.
The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft cr…
US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz.
Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear.
The US has struck military facilities on Iran’s Kharg Island, but refrained from attacking sites related to the oil trade Read Full Article at RT.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes.
Around 5,000 U.S. Marines and sailors are being deployed to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel say their air campaign has greatly degraded Iran's military.
The Pentagon says F-35s received no new combat upgrades last year, and that attempts to replace old software have stalled.
Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes on Iran to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.
The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.
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Defence official tells Congress that 47 alleged drug-trafficking vessels have been struck since campaign began.
Trump on Thursday, seated next to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office, compared U.S. strikes against Iran to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II.
"It takes money to kill bad guys," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday.
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
The F-35 fighter jet landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said.
Since World War II, the U.S. has rarely, if ever, attacked so many places. “All war. All the time. Everywhere,” one source put it. The post U.S. Warmongering Hits Historic Level as Trump Attacks 3 Continents in 3 Days appeared first on The Intercept.
The academy’s oversight board records show leaders dismantling DEI to align with Trump directives. Critics warn the military is becoming “a Christian nationalist praetorian guard.” The post Air Force Academy Prepares Ideological Overhaul, With Erika Kirk Brin…
Pentagon zeroing in on mine-laying vessels that are helping Iran keep a stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz, military leaders said, as markets feel pain from its closure.
The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.
From degradation of military to efforts to foment unrest, targets show array of objectives but no single endgame.
Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
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As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.
President Trump said he's considering "winding down" military efforts in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Iran.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.
Trump says he is not looking for a ceasefire with Iran as mixed messages from US president come amid an escalating war.
As conflict enters week 4, here’s the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
Hegseth’s obsession with beards risks jeopardizing religious liberties as the military undergoes an apparent Christian nationalist turn. The post Hegseth Makes Troops Prove “Sincerely Held” Faith in Latest Beard Crackdown appeared first on The Intercept.
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Despite continued heavy pounding from U.S. and Israeli military forces, Iran has remained defiant, insisting that its missile production remains on track. But is this just 'showmanship and exaggeration'?
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Now more than ever, our armed forces need to understand the history of civil-military relations.
Trump threatens to hit Iranian energy sites if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened; Tehran vows to retaliate.
Donald Trump has threatened to 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.
The threat comes a day after Trump granted Iran a "temporary waiver" to sell oil already at sea and said that he is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East.
As Reuters reported, here's the latest insanity to come out of Trump and Bibi's attack on Iran: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if T…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended strikes on Iran's infrastructure since the U.S and Israel's joint operation began, saying "sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate."
Wars are lost when leaders misread what they and their adversaries can do, when their confidence substitutes for comprehension,
President Trump on Saturday issued a blistering ultimatum to Iran, warning that it has 48 hours to fully reopen to the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes that would “obliterate” its vital energy infrastructure. “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, th…
The US and Israel's war against Iran wasn't authorized by Congress. On many occasions in US history, a president has ordered large-scale military operations without approval.
USS Gerald R. Ford pulled into port in Greece as its deployment, which has been extended twice, hits the nine-month mark.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Ukraine's battlefield lessons show quantity and affordability now trump exquisite hardware NATO is unprepared to deal with attacks by cheap, mass-produced drones and urgently needs layered, affordable air defense systems to counter the threat, taking a cue fr…
The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.
President Donald Trump started the fourth week of his war against Iran by offering the world some guarded optimism that the U.S. could soon be winding down its military operations. It was a claim that buoyed markets on Monday. But Iranian officials dismissed …
Government sources tell The Intercept that leadership of the storied 82nd Airborne Division have been ordered to the Middle East. The post Leaders of Elite Paratrooper Unit Ordered to Middle East as Trump Weighs Iran Ground War appeared first on The Intercept.
Donald Trump plans to deploy US ground troops in the Gulf is a focus for Wednesday's front pages.
Nearly a month into the war with Iran, the Trump administration is keeping its options open: it has drafted a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran and ordering thousands of paratroopers to deploy in the Middle East.
Here is a reminder of some of what he has said - and where the US is now.
The Strait of Hormuz presents a classic war theater for an insurgency to bog down superior forces.
What we have learned about the strengths and weaknesses of the American way of war
The Trump administration has argued that the deadly strike targeted members of a 'designated terrorist organisation'.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue despite claim of talks, with at least 12 killed, 28 wounded in one attack on Tehran.
Growing US military presence around Iran suggests shift from air campaign to potential ground operations.
Iran, Israel, the Gulf faced new missiles and drones. The US has signalled military escalation and openness to a deal.
From Tomahawk missiles to THAAD interceptor seekers, the US is massively increasing its production rates for key munitions amid stockpile concerns.
The US president has threatened the attacks as a means of pressuring Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway.
Iranian missiles have caused widespread damage across Israel in the latest wave of attacks.
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The Pentagon is sending 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East.
The new facilities are expected to quickly build components for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines.
Dramatic video shows the moment a missile came dangerously close to shooting down a F-18 fighter jet over Iran. It comes as Israel announced it killed Iran's navy chief.
New video shows a U.S. fighter jet narrowly evading an Iranian missile. The close call comes as the Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East.
Retired generals told ABC News that using U.S. ground troops against Iran would significantly escalate the war and carry a steep risk of American casualties.
Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has 'chance to make a deal'.
Republicans and a former Pentagon official raise concerns over the war's conduct and what victory means
On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran in an operation targeting military and government sites.
President Donald Trump describes the war with Iran as a success, even as his message about the conflict keeps shifting. Trump says the United States is winning even as he sends more troops to the Middle East. He blames other countries for not helping the Amer…
"You're not going to see the president go negotiate this in public," he said.
Kenneth Katzman says US war objectives in Iran that cannot be met with air power can be met with a ground invasion.
Uncertainty looms over Trump's approval of the Pentagon's plans for limited ground operations in Iran's strategic regions.
Iran reportedly hits E-3 Sentry flying radars, which track drones, missiles, aircraft from hundreds of kilometres away.
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I see currently betting on US troops in Iran by April 30th at 70% (a high of 72% earlier today), with betting on maximum oil price in 2026 of $145/bbl. While the introduction of ground troops, at the levels of the 31st MEU plus 1500 from the 82nd airborne, …
The US is reportedly preparing options for limited ground operations in Iran, including raids on Kharg Island and near the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com
Three warships from San Diego and more than 2,000 Marines headed to the Middle East may have a crucial role to play in the U.S. fight against Iran. The San Diego-based USS Boxer amphibious assault ship and two other ships comprising the 11th Marine Expedition…
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Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
The US Army is investigating a pair of videos showing Apache helicopters flying and making unusual maneuvers near Kid Rock's Nashville home.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The Army is reviewing why two U.S. Army attack helicopters flew low and hovered just outside Kid Rock’s house in Nashville, the service said.
The Trump administration has deployed US Marines in preparation for the possible takeover of Iran's key oil export hub.
While Trump has talked about diplomacy, fears of a ground invasion in Iran loom as US troops arrive in the region.
Seizing strategic islands and destroying Iran's stock of enriched uranium are options the US is considering.
An analysis by The Intercept reveals that the “peace” president has embroiled the U.S. in more than 20 military interventions, armed conflicts, and wars. The post Trump’s Secret Wars on the World Keep Expanding appeared first on The Intercept.
Iran fired the "lowest number of enemy missiles and drones" in the last 24 hours, Secretary Pete Hegseth said at a Pentagon press briefing Tuesday
Two Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock's Nashville home over the weekend, triggering a suspension of the flight crews and an internal review.
The military is waiting for the president’s go-ahead for high-risk ground operations in Iran.
The Pentagon has sent outdated statements on the number of U.S. troops killed or wounded during the Iran war, resulting in undercounts. The post “Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East appeared first on The Inter…
President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on Wednesday, touting U.S. military operations against Iran.
President Trump on the war in Iran: "We are on track to complete all of America's military objectives... We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong."
The US fired 850 Tomahawk missiles in 30 days but buys only 57 a year. As munitions run dry, the Pentagon pivots to ground troops in Iran, guaranteeing the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, European gas storage hits crisis levels, and Western energy prices keep …
The budget requests twice the number of ships from last year and supports the first Trump-class battleships for Golden Fleet.
Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth repeatedly claimed Tehran’s anti-aircraft defenses were taken out by American forces.
After a picture perfect lift-off and a full day of orbiting Earth, Artemis II has fired up the crucial translunar injection.
An American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran. A search and rescue is underway, a U.S. official said.
One crew member aboard the downed fighter jet over Iran has been rescued, according to a U.S. official.
It appears that a U.S. fighter jet has been shot down by Iran and that the U.S. has launched a search and rescue effort, three U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
A general is ousted and the Army secretary is in jeopardy, sources say.
Someone needs to explain the Pentagon purges to the American people.
Trump steps up threats after US strike on Iran's largest bridge, as Tehran launches attacks across the region.
The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.
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Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet as Trump threatened the country’s critical infrastructure and destroyed a bridge near Tehran. The post Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragged They Had No Capability appeared first on The Intercept.
Military experts say Trump could be walking into a trap and invasion would unleash needless carnage
President Trump is seeking the largest military budget in this country’s modern history for 2027, even as a multitude of domestic issues—from health care, to housing, to the general cost of living—continue to persist. The White House on Friday requested $1.5 …
President Donald Trump is bragging about committing war crimes in Iran—and promising to commit even more. The United States military executed a double-tap strike on a highway bridge outside of Tehran, according to a U.S. official who spoke anonymously to The …
The Pentagon has been misleading Americans about the destruction of Iran’s military arsenal, casting doubt on Donald Trump’s timeline for ending the war. After five weeks of military bombardment from the United States and Israel, roughly half of Iran’s missil…
The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.
Iran claims responsibility for downing two US warplanes, as search under way for missing crewmember.
The US military has lost an F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane during strikes on Iran, with rescue efforts underway Read Full Article at RT.com
A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.
A US airman missing after his aircraft was shot down over Iran has been rescued. President Trump said he "sustained injuries, but he will be just fine."
Committing the missiles to the Iran war does not necessarily mean all will be used, Bloomberg noted, adding that they have so far been launched from B-52 and...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran "heroic," but continued to criticize what he called a "war of choice" with Iran.
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
Iran claims another US aircraft involved in the rescue of the F-15 fighter pilot has been shot down.
A US crew member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump says.
The second pilot from the fighter jet shot down in Iran is rescued by US rescue forces after 48 hours.
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Dual shoot downs and a days-long search culminate in a high-stakes recovery mission and escalation of the war
What is so distinctive about Iran's strategy in meeting US-Israel's high-impact campaign? Is the war heading to a 'managed stalemate'? An expert explains.
The Strait of Hormuz deadline and escalating threats Multiple reports describe President Donald Trump issuing a tight deadline to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz , warning that the U.S. would escalate military action if Iran does not comply. Across the pr…
IRGC forces refused the offer, and with many more of its leaders killed over the last month, it shows no sign of giving up
State of the Union: Several aircraft were damaged or destroyed in the search-and-rescue mission, per reports. The post Iran War Enters 37th Day: Airman Rescued, Trump Reiterates Threat to Civilian Infrastructure appeared first on The American Conservative.
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President Trump said that "militarily" this was "one of the best" Easters as he described the daring weekend rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Trump will hold a news conference at the White House, where he's expected to give more details on the rescue of a U.S. airman whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran.
President Trump said Sunday that if no peace deal is reached with Iran in the next 48 hours, "we're blowing up the entire country." ABC News' Selina Wang reports from the White House.
US President Trump threatens to destroy power plants, bridges by 8pm Tuesday if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.
Tensions continue after Trump's threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump has backed himself into a corner with threats that the US military can't feasibly carry out in a one fell swoop, military experts told the BBC.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US forces are carrying out more strikes on Iran than any day since start of war.
Iran condemns systematic attacks on civilian sites, including academic hubs, as war devastates critical infrastructure.
Airstrikes pounded Tehran, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, hours before the expiration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or f…
All three US Air Force bombers, including B-1s, B-2s, and B-52s, were involved in Operation Epic Fury.
Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the U.S. reached a "decisive military victory" in Iran under President Trump at a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday.
Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened.
“Color-blind and merit-based” now seems to be anything but.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, said the U.S. would "reserve the opportunity" to take Iran's enriched uranium by force.
But are they real?
US threats against Iran and ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon cast doubt on fragile ceasefire efforts.
British PM Starmer said he and US President Donald Trump discussed “military capabilities” to reopen Hormuz.
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Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.
Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after nearly 20 hours of peace talks in Islamabad collapsed over Iran's refusal to abandon its ...
Donald Trump also found time to call negative media coverage of the Iran War "almost treasonous," in another great sign for free speech.
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US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
After Vance's marathon peace talks failed, Trump announced a blockade and warned of further escalation with Iran
The US Department of War will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 Read Full Article at RT.com
The American military sent two destroyers through the strategic waterway in support of mine-clearing and ahead of a full blockade of Iran's ports.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Our government killed another six people in Pacific Ocean boat strikes yesterday. As ever, we have no idea if they were carrying drugs.
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has faced combat, a serious shipboard fire, and other challenges over a record-breaking deployment.
defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford...
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
Iranian military officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to "strict control," citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.”“Control over the Strait of Hormuz…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s threat to "knock out every single power plant" in Iran on "This Week" on Sunday.
Trump says cargo ship tried to get past US naval blockade near strait of Hormuz ‘and it did not go well for them’
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President Donald Trump is giving an update amid the ongoing blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. The 79-year-old President of the United States revealed on his Truth Social account that the U.S. Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on Sunday (April 1…
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
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Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.
Videos show large crowds attending a military parade in Tehran on Tuesday as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline approached.
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The directive to turn its weapons on the boats adds a new element to the Navy's mine-clearing operations in the strait, which began this month.
The US military wants to add thousands more troops as recruiting rebounds and rising global demands stretch the force.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the ...
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.
After the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
USS Spruance fired nine "inert" rounds into the engine room of the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska last weekend.
The special operations soldier who was indicted for allegedly using classified information to bet on the capture of Nicolas Maduro appeared in a courtroom Friday.
Hegseth says President Trump authorised the navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
As tensions ramp up amid fragile truce, US military says it 'redirected' 34 vessels as part of blockade on Iran's ports.
Or how defeat in the Iran War will accelerate American global decline.
Space-based interceptors are the most expensive and technologically advanced piece of Golden Dome. There are concerns they may not be affordable.
The vice president is worried that the U.S. is running low on weapons.
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday, weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the entertainer's home.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
A military fly-by of Kid Rock's house had drawn scrutiny.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be facing lawmakers at hearings for the first time since the war with Iran started.
The boss of German defence giant Rheinmetall says the European country can now produce more rounds than the U.S.
Pete Hegseth testifies alongside General Dan Caine, responds to questions on war Pentagon says has cost $25bn.
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The United States lost aerial equipment worth up to $2.8bn, according to a US-based think tank.
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The US Army's Dark Eagle hypersonic missile is drawing attention after a reported deployment request amid a fragile ceasefire with Iran.
Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.
President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.
Conservatives are voicing criticisms after Hegseth unceremoniously fired a top military leader
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.
The US president says the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'a very profitable business'.
Today's Iran war update: Trump still seems primed to attack again in Iran even as costs to the US and Israel mount.
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring wit…
US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.
Stars and Stripes is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's Pentagon purge
Today's Iran war news: The US and Iran standoff continues, with Trump signaling he still prefers striking to blinking.
More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.
The U.S. military said Monday it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, a key...
President Donald Trump said he ordered U.S. forces to guide ships and crews from countries that are not involved with the Iran war out of Strait of Hormuz.
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says US navy will free up ships stranded in the Gulf, but it remains unclear how the campaign will be implemented.
US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.
Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.
Iranian state media says two missiles have struck a US navy destroyer to prevent it entering the Strait of Hormuz.
Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.
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Families in Norfolk, Va., await the return of roughly 15,000 sailors and Marines as the USS Ford continues a deployment that started more than 10 months ago.
U.S. forces are pressing ahead Tuesday with an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but so far only two vessels, both of them...
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"The ceasefire is not over" said Hegseth, hours after U.S. forces destroyed multiple Iranian boats firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian commander says US military attacked two passenger boats, not IRGC vessels, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
A US Central Command spokesperson says the mission to secure a safe passage of ships in the blocked waterway has begun.
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Despite the US and Iran exchanging fire and new missile attacks aimed at the United Arab Emirates this week, the Trump administration maintains that the ceasefire that began in early April is still in effect. Iran’s attacks on commercial and US Navy ships are…
Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
Donald Trump announced ‘Project Freedom’, an operation to escort stranded ships through the strait. Then paused it.
Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.
Experts say Trump's pause of 'Project Freedom' could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war on Iran.
The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.
US military says it intercepted and responded to ‘unprovoked’ Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn’t seek escalation.
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor
The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.
The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Today's Iran war news: Iran keeps Trump angrily waiting as recent skirmishes in the Gulf reveal critical US weaknesses.
The IDF reportedly attacked and killed Iraqi troops who discovered its clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert Read Full Article at RT.com
Retired Adm. McRaven: There's no ceasefire "when you're shooting at each other."
US President Trump says American troops might be moved to Poland from Germany after Berlin’s refusal to back the US-Israeli war on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
The Navy shared a photo of a ballistic-missile submarine docked in Gibraltar, saying its presence demonstrates the US commitment to NATO allies.
Appearing before congressional panel, Defense Secretary Hegseth says US is prepared to either escalate or wind down war.
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory.
The US military wants cheaper missiles it can buy by the thousands, aiming to avoid running short in a major conflict.
Congress has only allocated $24 billion so far.
The Pentagon decided not to replace a brigade of combat forces.
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
The Israeli strike was carried out amid continuing hostilities despite a fragile US-backed ceasefire reached in October
The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived at Naval Station Norfolk following a record-long deployment. She is the most recent U.S. Navy warship to receive a hero’s welcome
The US and Israel could potentially renew their aggression against Iran as early as next week, the NYT has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Israeli strike targets Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad despite ceasefire in Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com
Photo Credit: Defense Visual Information Distribution ServiceIt is time to bring closure and victory to our conflict with Iran.
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During the talks, Xi warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push US-China ties toward "clashes and even conflicts", according to reports.
As night falls over Iran’s sprawling capital, and the snowy peaks of the Alborz mountains fade into the darkness, thousands of Iranians have been routinely...
A spokesperson for the Navy said all four air crew had successfully ejected and that the incident is under investigation.
With the war in Iran now past the 12-week mark, Trump has threatened for weeks to restart attacks if the country doesn't reach a deal with the US, but has yet to commit.
"Everybody is going underground," Adm. Cooper said, referring to buried facilities like Iran's nuclear sites that require special munitions to strike.
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Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland -- appearing to reverse a move announced last week.
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.
Poland's right-wing president has welcomed Trump's announcement.
The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through two conflicts, a fire and problems with the sewage system.
The US projects confidence in weapons stockpiles, but analysts say dwindling munitions are shaping its war decisions.
Trump, Hegseth and Caine celebrate 2026 military graduates with political and culture wars and anti-woke jokes
The widespread opposition and mobilization against the Iran war offers hope
A Memorial Day look at a military recruitment crisis in a country being feasted on by transnational capital.
A leak proof Golden Dome missile defense system is physically impossible and the quest for one would be inordinately expensive.
Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war.
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The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, as the country’s foreign ministry...
Taiwan reports second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.
The US says it struck boats and missile sites in Iran, shortly after both sides had indicated progress in peace talks.
US forces carry out series of attacks in the country's south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar.
US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as Iranian delegation in Qatar for talks on extending ceasefire.
Despite a pause in hostilities during the rickety ceasefire U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the number of American casualties has ticked up to 423. The post U.S. Casualties in Iran War Rise as Military Strikes Begin Again appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump says that unless he’s satisfied with a deal to end the war with Iran, he’s going to have Hegseth “finish them off.”
The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, 'will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up'.
Dozens of attacks since September have killed at least 194 people in US operation dubbed 'Southern Spear'.
Washington carried out new strikes on southern Iran, while Tehran downed a US drone and fired at a fighter jet.
Retention rates are highest among young, entry-level workers who leave the demanding roles for similar jobs in other industries.
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.
The United States Navy’s USS Nimitz will arrive in Jamaica on Monday, the final overseas port call during the warship’s goodwill tour.
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American mili...
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it...
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President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
An appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision blocking the Department of Defense from removing current transgender servicemembers.
The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
While a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, Israel has deepened its offensive into southern Lebanon.
Kuwait, which hosts US forces, says its defence systems intercepted missiles and drones amid sirens across the country.
The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it shot down on Monday. The nominal ceasefi…
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A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
The defense secretary seems to consider it his destiny to make the Pentagon an unconstitutional wasteland.
The federal government will now dig through databases to register 18-year-olds for conscription.
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The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict.
Bahrain's government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones towards it and Kuwait. The foreign ministry said they had been intercepted...
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The Army is preparing to carry out the executions of the military's four death-row inmates if ordered to do so by the president, according to an internal document
The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran’s coastal installations to prevent a further threat.
Military helicopters, simulated gunfire and flash grenades rattled Pasadena, Long Beach and other Los Angeles-area suburbs this week
Iran's IRGC says the barrage of missiles is 'a warning' to Israel amid its ongoing siege of Lebanon.
It is more than a little odd that the successor of Department of War head Henry L. Stimson should take the Nazi view of the matter
Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."
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President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
US Representative Massie set to honour the crew of the vessel on the House floor, bringing attention to the 1967 attack.
Thomas Massie suggests the deadly assault was not an accident and calls on the US government to honour its survivors.
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
Elite US airborne troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were among the American forces involved in leading the rescue operation.
A two-person U.S. military crew was rescued after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the incident remains unknown. President...
The two pilots on their way to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his family when they reported an emergency and were trying to return to the airport.
They devoted their lives to serving the United States. Now the nation’s top military leader is sending the message that they’re not welcome.
President Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz
US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations.
The drill on Wednesday marked the first time the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system has been fired into the Taiwan Strait.
Hegseth's visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba's government.
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.
US president claims Iran is 'completely defeated' and renews threats to bomb the country's civilian infrastructure.
US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of 'Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression'.
The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington.
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Estimates of U.S. casualties in the taking of Kharg Island have been high in simulations. Trump is about to feed troops into the grinder.
Trump says US will be hitting Iran 'very hard' as two days of strikes threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations.
Iran says it launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region after America launched new attacks inside Iran.
Trump escalated tensions with Iran by threatening strikes on Tehran and warning that US forces could take control of oil markets in Iran like Venezuela.
The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors.
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President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes to at least 208.
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Buying fewer weapons would actually strengthen the military
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SOUTHCOM said it notified the US Coast Guard about the 'six male survivors' without providing details of their rescue.
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C. D. Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, is the latest in a long line of military departures.
Miraculously, it hasn’t been canceled or banned or removed for being “too woke.”
Flu shots are mandatory once again, less than two months after being made "optional," following a major military base outbreak.
Thursday's tests were meant to evaluate the power of a “special mission” warhead for a tactical ballistic missile.
The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries.
Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.
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The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attacks come after an Iranian drone allegedly struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.
Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.
Today's Iran war news: Escalating strikes and counterstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz area say the MOU is past its sell-by date.
US and Israel claim extensive damage, Iran projects defiance, and satellite images show fast attempts at recovery.
From small one-way attack drones to drone boats and ground robots, the new office will have vast authority over the future of uncrewed programs.
Observers suggest 1.4 million Russian soldiers have been killed since the war began.
ABC News' chief foreign correspondent Martha Raddatz is at Pearl Harbor and the hallowed ground in the Navy's long history.
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Last weekend's burst of violence might be a preview of a long-term low-boil war with Iran
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Fighting only slowed. Throughout the ceasefire, Iran attacked commercial vessels, US forces, and Gulf states, and the US responded with force.
Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country's south.
Second night of strikes comes after Trump says ceasefire 'over', suggests talks for lasting peace will continue.
Iranian officials insist that Tehran will not give up control over the waterway as US attacks threaten fragile truce.
US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.
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Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is 'not over'.
Iran says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar after US bombarded targets in Iran.
Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.
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President Trump on Friday night doubled down on his threat to "decimate and destroy" Iran should the regime succeed in assassinating him.
Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after its military struck a ship using an "unauthorized route." In response, the U.S. military announced a third round of strikes this week.
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Key US weapons stockpiles remain significantly depleted and will come under even more intense pressure if strikes against Iran continue at the current rate,...
Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
US military has significantly increased the scale of attacks on Iran in recent days as the Strait of Hormuz standoff boils over.
Today's Iran war news: It looks as if a full-bore war, now over control of the Strait of Hormuz, is on.
The U.S. military said it struck Iranian military targets on Saturday after an Iranian drone hit a container ship.