Trump, Netanyahu take victory lap over strikes on Iran nuclear sites
President Trump ordered U.S. forces to strike three key Iranian nuclear sites in June, a decision the Israeli leader says warrants a Nobel Peace Prize.
By Tia Goldenberg
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Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles, service confirms
The U.S. 6th Fleet positioned five Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to provide defense support to Israel.
By Riley Ceder
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
Survey shows surge in support for US leadership in foreign affairs
Almost two-thirds of respondents in the Reagan Institute poll pushed for a bigger role for U.S. leaders on the global stage.
Here are the bunker-buster bombs used on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
The GBU-57 A/B, weighing roughly 30,000 pounds, is a precision-guided bomb capable of penetrating about 200 feet below the surface before exploding.
US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says
The strikes happened Saturday amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.
USS Gerald Ford set to deploy amid Israel-Iran conflict
The aircraft carrier is deploying as part of a regularly scheduled deployment, a defense official said.
By Riley Ceder
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East
As America’s national security leaders discuss next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that troops and bases in the region are protected.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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.
USS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says
The aircraft carrier will replace the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran.
By Riley Ceder
US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack
The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.
US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikes
The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.
By Tara Copp, AP