Latest "Middle East" stories

Why aircraft carriers are no longer a constant in the Middle East

After decades of a continuous flattop presence in the region, priorities are changing.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 months ago

Then-Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, now Air Forces Central Command boss, talks with 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a tour Sept. 11, 2021, of an undisclosed military location somewhere in Southwest Asia. (Master Sgt. Traci Keller/Air Force)

Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss

“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Air Force official expects Iran to resume attacks on US

Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich spoke to journalists before stepping into his new role at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday.

6 months ago

Marines closing down Kuwait gear stockpile to focus on Pacific

The Marine Corps is shuttering its combat gear storage program in the Middle East.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 months ago

US commander: Al-Qaida numbers in Afghanistan up ‘slightly’

Al-Qaida is among numerous extremist groups inside Afghanistan.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

14 months ago

General says US troops to remain in Iraq

America invaded Iraq in 2003, and at the peak point had more than 170,000 troops battling insurgents in the country and later working to train and advise Iraqi forces.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

14 months ago