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World May 27

U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

"The United States has enough munitions for any plausible scenario in the Iran war, but the depleted inventories have created a window of vulnerability for a potential Western Pacific conflict,” the Center for Strategic and International Studies said in its…

World May 22

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook, but experts point out key differences

Similar pressure campaigns do not equal similar results, experts say, even if President Donald Trump has often warned that "Cuba is next.”…

World May 20

Pentagon watchdog to evaluate U.S. military's boat strikes in Latin America

The Pentagon watchdog will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out attacks on dozens of alleged drug-smuggling boats that have killed nearly 200 people in Latin American waters since early September.

Politics May 12

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.

World May 08

U.S. fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

The attacks cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.

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.

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