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The ‘simple maneuver’ of opening Hormuz strait carries great risks, analysts say

U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized an operation to unblock the economically vital passage as too simplistic, according to issue experts.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

10 days ago

Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz

The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.

By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel and Cara Anna, AP

3 weeks ago

Iran war may force US to shift missile defenses from South Korea, Seoul says

The U.S. Army operates only a small number of THAAD batteries across the world, meaning a deployment can affect multiple theaters.

3 weeks ago

The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926.

By Claire Barrett

4 weeks ago

Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago

Seventh US service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

A service member seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia has succumbed to their injuries, U.S. Central Command announced.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

4 weeks ago