World Aug 30 U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks The fighting comes just days after the Trump administration said it would turn its focus to increasing economic pressure — rather than military action — to try to end its war with Iran.
World Aug 27 AP exclusive: U.S. Patriot missile stocks in Europe 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about…
Politics Aug 18 Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections “I’d ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Defense will not send Federal troops to the polls or to seize election materials of any kind,” Slotkin wrote to Hegseth and to Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of…
World Aug 15 U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier.
Politics Aug 11 Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, advocates say Before he was flown out of Russia, Robert Gilman had been in “a dissociative stupor” for 47 days due to the abuse he has suffered in prison.
World Aug 07 A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
Health Aug 06 Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the care wounded troops received following an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six soldiers early in the Iran war.
World Jul 28 Iran launched multiple missiles at American forces, U.S. military says All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, U.S. Central Command said on social media.
World Jul 21 U.S. and Iran dig in over control of the Strait of Hormuz While the Trump administration says it is open to diplomacy, Iran so far has refused to loosen its grip over the crucial oil shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf.
World Jul 19 U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled.