US troops, nonprofit trainers and a 'Lightning Brigade’ battle for Somalia In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that extended the U.S. military mission to Somalia for another year. By: Kyle Rempfer 2 days ago
Reports: Iran quadruples production of enriched uranium Iran quadrupled its uranium-enrichment production capacity amid tensions with the U.S. over Tehran’s atomic program, nuclear officials said Monday, just after President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister traded threats and taunts on Twitter. By: Nasser Karimi, The Associated Press and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press 3 days ago
Rocket attack hits near US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone A rocket was fired into the Iraqi capital's heavily fortified Green Zone Sunday night, landing less than a mile from the sprawling U.S. Embassy, an Iraqi military spokesman said. By: Qassim Abdul-Zahra, The Associated Press and Bassem Mroue, The Associated Press 4 days ago
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran When U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as tensions mounted between America and Iran, he delivered a nuanced message: If you’re not going to stand with us, stand aside. By: Qassim Abdul-Zahra, The Associated Press and Bassem Mroue, The Associated Press 4 days ago
US conducts Navy exercises in Arabian Sea The U.S. Navy says it has conducted exercises in the Arabian Sea with a carrier strike group ordered to the Persian Gulf to counter an unspecified threat from Iran. By: The Associated Press 4 days ago
Trump tries to tamp down talk of war with Iran President Donald Trump said Thursday that he hopes the U.S. is not on a path to war with Iran amid fears that his two most hawkish advisers could be angling for such a conflict with the Islamic Republic. By: Deb Riechmann, The Associated Press and Matthew Lee, The Associated Press May 16
Saudis blame Iran for drone attack amid calls for US strikes Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of being behind a drone strike that shut down a key oil pipeline in the kingdom, and a newspaper close to the palace called for Washington to launch “surgical” strikes on Iran, raising the specter of escalating tensions as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the Persian Gulf. By: Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press May 16
Taliban fighters hid in sewage tanker, used ladders to breach major Helmand base housing Marines and Afghan forces Taliban fighters had spies on the base, an Afghan lieutenant colonel and a sergeant major, who helped the militants hide. By: Shawn Snow May 16
Tensions over Iran show cracks in a time-tested alliance Gone, at least for now, are the halcyon days when strong military and political ties between Britain and the United States meant that Washington could assume it had a staunch partner for standing up to a foreign foe. By: Gregory Katz, The Associated Press and David Rising, The Associated Press May 15
Marine in vehicle hit by an ISIS anti-tank guided missile earns Bronze Star for valor in Syria Staff Sgt. John Williams, suffering a concussion, climbed out of the vehicle and administered multiple tourniquets to both of the driver’s legs and then carried him to a casualty collection point. By: Shawn Snow May 15
Pelosi warns Trump against war in Mideast; Dems demand info House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that the U.S. must avoid war with Iran, and she declared the White House has “no business” moving toward a Middle East confrontation without approval from Congress. By: Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press and Susannah George, The Associated Press May 15
Allies hunker down in Iraq, drop out over US tensions with Iran U.S. allies involved in operations in the Middle East appear uninterested in the increasingly bellicose rhetoric from the White House and Pentagon regarding Iran. By: Kyle Rempfer May 15
At odds on many fronts, US and Russia hope for better ties Russia and the United States voiced hope Tuesday that badly strained relations could begin to improve despite wide differences on multiple fronts and deep mutual suspicion deepened by Russian meddling in American elections. By: Jim Heintz, The Associated Press and Francesca Ebel, The Associated Press May 14
Pentagon disputes British general’s assessment on Iranian threat U.S. Central Command announced it raised the threat level in Iraq and Syria, rebuking comments made by a top British general with the coalition fighting the Islamic State. By: Kyle Rempfer May 14
Russian military gains in Ukraine could spell trouble for the US Army, even in a conventional fight Cyber warfare is important, but missiles, artillery, tanks and infantry are still dominating the actual battlefield. By: Todd South May 14
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