Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to IsraelThe Senate on Wednesday blocked two resolutions that would have stopped the sale of some $450 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel.By Patricia Zengerle, Reuters5 minutes ago
White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge"I don't have a ballpark," White House budget director Russell Vought told lawmakers Wednesday about the cost of the Iran war.By Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan, Reuters37 minutes ago
US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockadeZero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.By Riley Ceder3 hours ago
Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red SeaForeign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.By Tanya Noury27 hours ago
US blockade halts ship traffic to Iranian ports, CENTCOM saysNo ships entered or exited Iranian ports in the first 24 hours of a U.S. blockade involving more than 10,000 troops.By Eve Sampson32 hours ago
US Navy should rely on allies to boost maritime industrial base, report saysAs the Navy builds its presence in the Middle East, experts argue that the force should rely more on allies to improve the U.S. maritime industrial base.By Cristina Stassis2 days ago