US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says war will ‘be over quickly’
U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian military facilities Thursday after Iran fired missiles and drones at three U.S. Navy vessels.
By Riley Ceder
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pentagon assures safe passage through Strait of Hormuz despite presence of mines
The guarantee follows a security warning from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to vessels on Monday about the presence of mines in the strait.
By Riley Ceder
US, Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
It was the first apparent attempt to use military force since last month’s ceasefire announcement.
By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Phil Stewart, Reuters
US military accompanies commercial carrier through Strait of Hormuz
The shipping company Maersk said the transit of its Alliance Fairfax was completed without incident and that all crew were safe and unharmed.
By Lisa Baertlein and Jonathan Saul, Reuters
US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral says
Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters