Mar 04 How military families are feeling about the unknowns of Iran war By Travis Loller, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press In the military-heavy communities surrounding Fort Campbell, a sprawling U.S. Army base that straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky line, the war in Iran is on a lot of people's minds. Continue reading
Mar 04 Hegseth says U.S. 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance By Konstantin Toropin, David Klepper, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Wednesday that some Iranian air attacks may still hit their targets even as he asserted that U.S. military superiority is quickly giving it control of the Islamic Republic's airspace. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: U.S. sank Iranian warship, Hegseth announces By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Samy Magdy, Associated Press A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. As the war expanded yet again, Tehran vowed to completely destroy the… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Trump honors three U.S. Army soldiers in Medal of Honor ceremony, addresses Iran attacks By Bill Barrow, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously. Continue reading
Mar 02 Live Updates: U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran widens By Associated Press 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 as the war expanded Monday with statements of defiance and increasing… Continue reading
Feb 28 Live Updates: U.S. and Israel attack Iran By Associated Press The strikes opened a stunning new chapter in U.S. intervention in Iran, marking the second time in eight months that the Trump administration has attacked the country during talks over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Feb 20 Here's what we know about the buildup of U.S. military assets in the Middle East By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear… Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump warns he's considering limited strikes even as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, President Donald Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”… Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump honors special forces who helped capture Venezuela's Maduro By Will Weissert, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press President Donald Trump celebrated the special forces members who ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying last month's audacious raid means “the entire world saw what the full military might” of the U.S. can do and ensured “we are feared” by… Continue reading
Jan 27 Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,159 people, activists say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran's currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of… Continue reading