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Iran hit dome on US air base in Qatar in June attack: Report

The Pentagon has acknowledged that an Iranian ballistic missile hit Al Udeid Air Base in June during an Iranian attack after Trump downplayed the assault.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 days ago

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to conduct a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2017.

Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar

Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 weeks ago

US troops, bases in Middle East could be targets in conflict with Iran

About 40,000 U.S. personnel are spread throughout the region, giving Iran a chance to strike back at American military forces.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

4 weeks ago

Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013

The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.

4 weeks ago

US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies

The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.

7 weeks ago

Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan

The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago