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 16 Why a U.S. blockade on Iran seems to be working Iran-linked or sanctioned vessels that have left the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped or turned around, shipping data firms say. They appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and…
World Apr 05 Trump issues expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of U.S. aviator's rescue emerge President Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, following the rescue of a U.S. aviator who was shot down in Iran.
World Apr 03 Crew member rescued after American aircraft went down in Iran, U.S. and Israeli officials say A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday and one crew member was rescued, officials said, the first aircraft downed since the war began nearly five weeks ago.
Politics Apr 02 Hegseth asks Army's top uniformed officer to step down as U.S. wages war against Iran The ouster of Gen. Randy George is just the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth since he first took office last year.
World Mar 28 Yemen's Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since war began Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel early Saturday, the first time it had faced fire from that country.
World Mar 25 AP report: At least 1,000 U.S. troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast The unit is considered the Army’s emergency response force and can typically be deployed on short notice.