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Hegseth defends Iran strike after initial report doubted its effect

In a fiery press conference, the defense secretary attacked media outlets that reported on a U.S. intelligence report about the attacks.

By Noah Robertson

5 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

7 days ago

Afghanistan War Commission hears from vets as it tackles troop surge

The commission will hold a multipanel hearing on what for many is a defining point of the war: President Barack Obama’s troop surge in late 2009.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 days ago

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.

9 days ago

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

10 days ago

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

12 days ago

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