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World May 05

Iran war's fragile ceasefire tested in U.S. attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone…

World May 02

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6 to12 months

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

Politics Apr 30

WATCH: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers in Congress for a second day Thursday, rejecting senators’ accusations that the Iran war was launched without evidence of an imminent threat and waged with no coherent strategy.

Politics Apr 29

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.

World Apr 25

U.S. says it's clearing Iranian mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

Seeking out mines is one of the latest tactics announced by the Trump administration to get traffic moving again through the strait as rising energy prices and wider economic effects pose a political risk.

World Apr 23

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents major differences from Venezuela and Cuba

Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists, the more the global economy will suffer.

World Apr 21

U.S. forces board a sanctioned oil tanker 'without incident' in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

It's the latest move by the U.S. to stop any ship tied to Iran or those suspected of carrying supplies that could help its government, from weapons and oil to metals and electronics.

World Apr 11

Historic U.S. and Iran negotiations in Pakistan end without agreement

The United States and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without reaching an agreement and the fate of the fragile, two-week ceasefire still unclear.

Politics Apr 06

Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime

In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.

Politics Apr 03

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Defense Department policy has prohibited military personnel from carrying personal weapons on base without permission from a senior commander, with strict protocol for how the firearms must be stored.

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