Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.
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Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launch attack on Israel for first time in war
The missile attack by the Houthis in Yemen marks an escalation of the war in the Middle East and may pose further risks to shipping in the region.
Continue ReadingIran’s attacks on Gulf neighbors cut off food and medicine for millions
The war has disrupted shipping routes, raised fuel and insurance prices, closed airports, and left aid groups with tons of essential supplies stuck in warehouses.
Continue ReadingAt least 10 U.S. troops wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base
The strike on Prince Sultan Air Base also damaged at least two Air Force refueling aircraft and underscored that despite weeks of strikes, Iran still poses a threat.
Continue ReadingNearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says
The findings appear to be the most comprehensive estimates yet of the growing toll of dead and wounded civilians in the month-long war.
Continue ReadingNearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says
The findings appear to be the most comprehensive estimates yet of the growing toll of dead and wounded civilians in the month-long war.
Continue ReadingU.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
More than 850 Tomahawks have been fired in just four weeks, people familiar with the matter said, alarming some Pentagon officials because the weapon’s supply is limited.
Continue ReadingU.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
More than 850 Tomahawks have been fired in just four weeks, people familiar with the matter said, alarming some Pentagon officials because the weapon’s supply is limited.
Continue ReadingCuba looks to Vatican for help as U.S. pressure plunges island into crisis
Cuban officials have petitioned Pope Leo XIV to help persuade the Trump administration to ease its oil embargo, which is causing crippling fuel shortages and blackouts.
Continue ReadingPentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East
A shift would highlight the growing trade-offs required for the U.S. to sustain its war with Iran as the conflict depletes the military’s critical munitions.
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