Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali pirates
The boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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US strikes dozens of Houthi sites in Yemen as broader campaign begins
U.S. Central Command continued strikes against the group Sunday and Monday, launching a campaign that may last weeks, officials said.
Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack as war rages on
The U.S. military has stood with Israel since Hamas' attack into the country on Oct. 7, 2023, and suffered attacks on Middle Eastern positions as well.
US fighter jets and ships strike Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
The strikes came days after Iran's missile attack on Israel, and after the Houthis claimed to have shot down an American drone.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Watch the USS Bulkeley help shoot down Iran’s missile attack on Israel
The Navy destroyers Bulkeley and Cole put in work Tuesday, playing a role in stopping Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to the Pentagon.
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Two American destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel Tuesday, according to Defense Department officials.
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place.
USS Abraham Lincoln to remain in Middle East amid rising tensions
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
By Diana Stancy
Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
A U.S. official warned of "severe consequences" if the attack takes place, and the Pentagon has surged additional forces to the region.
A ‘few thousand’ more US troops are headed to the Middle East
As war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to erupt, the Pentagon said additional U.S. forces "are there for the protection" of other American troops.
By Tara Copp, AP
Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike
Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than three decades, is by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel amid weeks of intensified fighting.
By Melanie Lidman