US military

Trump orders major troop surge to Middle East

US President Donald Trump is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East as pressure on Iran intensifies ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

New details:

B-2 bombers destroyed IRGC's secret bunker in Iran

Fox News reports US forces launched bunker-busting strike on IRGC site near Tehran as B-2 and B-1 bombers supported high-risk rescue of downed F-15 crew.

Amid talks of a deal

US military publishes footage from Iran

Amid declarations of progress in negotiations with Iran, the US Military published footage of strikes on regime targets, stating that it continues to 'aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions.'

Teamwork:

This is how an aircraft carrier functions

The US military released footage from an aircraft carrier as part of operations against Iran, showing fighter jets taking off and landing, clarifying that 'teamwork is what makes everything run.'

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

US to Iranian civilians:

Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM warns that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations, forfeiting their protected status and making them valid targets.

CENTCOM Chief:

Operation delivering 'devastating combat power' against Iran

US commander says over 5,500 targets and dozens of ships hit in Iran as American forces claim air superiority during Operation Epic Fury.

War Sec. Hegseth:

Israel isn't pulling the US, President Trump is leading this

US officials briefed on strikes against Iran. Hegseth said, 'Trump won’t let Iran go nuclear,' while Caine praised soldiers’ sacrifices and ongoing military efforts.

US Military warns:

Iranian regime launching missiles from civilian areas

US Central Command warns Iranian civilians to remain at home as the regime launches drones and ballistic missiles from heavily populated areas.

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Netanyahu meets American pilots who struck Iran

During a visit at a southern Israel airbase, the Prime Minister met with Israeli and American pilots participating in the operation against Iran.

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US military blows up Iranian aircraft

US Military publishes footage of the destruction of Iranian military aircraft, announcing that the regime's ability to impact US forces and regional partners is rapidly declining.

First since World War II

Watch: US submarine sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean

Footage shows the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena being hit by a US Navy torpedo, the first ship sunk by a US torpedo since World War II.

Hegseth:

Iranian leaders will look up and see only US and Israeli airpower

US Secretary of War briefs press on ongoing operation in Iran saying that there have been historic achievements, praising Israeli military.

Report:

American F-15s were shot down due to mistaken identification

The Wall Street Journal reported that three American F-15s were shot down over Kuwait following a misidentification by anti-aircraft radar.

Nikki Haley:

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News that 'the only thing mightier than our amazing US military is when you combine that amazing US military with the Israeli military.'

How long could the US sustain an attack on Iran?

Israeli assessment says US could sustain only days of intense strikes on Iran despite additional carrier deployment

US pulls out of largest northeast Syria base amid shift

US convoy departs Qasrak base as officials signal a phased drawdown, with up to 1,000 troops reportedly set to leave Syria in the coming weeks.

5,700 ISIS fighters moved to Iraq in secretive night operation

US and coalition forces complete 23-day operation transferring more than 5,700 ISIS fighters from Syria to Iraqi custody to bolster regional security.

'Military not ready'

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

According to a Telegraph report, US military commanders have warned the President that additional time is needed to prepare forces before any potential strikes against Iran.

Venezuela standoff

US attempts rare seizure of Russian tanker

The operation followed weeks of pursuit across the Atlantic as Washington enforced sanctions on Venezuelan oil shipments and tracked Russian activity.

9 months later

Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes

After months of concealing it, Houthi terrorists in Yemen admitted that several missile and UAV forces commanders were eliminated in US drone strikes in March.

Iowa National Guard:

Sgt. William Howard, Sgt. Edgar Torres-Tovar fell in Syria

Iowa National Guardsmen Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar were killed in an ambush in the Palmyra area of Syria. Three others were wounded.

CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East

CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.

US, Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons caches in Syria

US and Syrian forces destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons sites in southern Syria, eliminating rockets, mortars, rifles, IED materials, and drugs.

Georgia

5 hurt in shooting at Fort Stewart, base put on lockdown

Fort Stewart in Georgia was under lockdown on Wednesday due to an active shooter incident. The shooter has been apprehended and the injured soldiers have been taken to the hospital.

Following successful operation:

US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF leaders to discuss Operation Rising Lion and strengthens US-Israel military coordination.

Operation Midnight Hammer

The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Gen. Dan Caine hails Operation Midnight Hammer as largest-ever B-2 strike, targeting key Iranian nuclear sites with unprecedented precision.

Amid Iran tensions

US evacuates families, prepares Baghdad embassy pullout

Amid rising tensions with Iran, the US military has authorized the voluntary departure of troops’ dependents from various Middle East locations, including Bahrain and Kuwait, officials say.

Israel salutes US soldiers:

'Honoring our people and common values'

On US Memorial Day, Israel honors American sacrifice and the enduring bond in the fight for freedom.

Washington, DC crash:

Black boxes from passenger plane recovered

National Transportation Safety Board recovers flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from American Airlines plane that collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems

CENTCOM forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities and weapons systems in Yemen.

'Bonds between the US and Israel have never been stronger'

Virginia Beach gala honors US-Israel military alliance as nations stand firm against Iranian-backed terror.

US Gaza pier to be reinstalled, then taken down

US officials say the pier for humanitarian aid to Gaza will be reinstalled Wednesday to be used for several days, but then the plan is to pull it out permanently.

Due to rough seas:

US pier to be detached again from Gaza’s coast

US officials say the military is detaching the causeway and moving it to prevent it from breaking apart again, as it did late last month.

Report:

US pier off Gaza could be operational by the weekend

Officials tell Politico the US military-built pier off the coast of Gaza will be up and running as early as this weekend barring weather delays.

'You saved a lot of lives'

Biden congratulates pilots who intercepted Iranian missiles

US President lauded the members of the 494th and 335th fighter jet squadrons. 'Thanks to extraordinary skill, the United States helped Israel take down almost all of those incoming missiles, you're remarkable.'

Report:

US to strike Iranian targets after Jordan strike

The US has reportedly approved plans for a series of strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Iranian-back militants' strike on US bases.

US strikes Syrian facility used by IRGC

Pentagon announces the US military struck weapons storage facility used by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

On Biden's orders:

US Military strikes facilities in Syria used by Iran

Pentagon announces that President Biden ordered strikes on two facilities in Syria used by IRGC and groups supported by Tehran.

Report:

US forces in Middle East attacked 13 times in last week

Uptick in drone and rocket attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria follows Hamas lies about fake Israeli strike on Gaza hospital.

After Iran's ship seizures:

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.

US army downs Iranian-made drone in Syria

CENTCOM says the drone was attempting to conduct reconnaissance of a patrol base in northeast Syria.

US military shoots down object over Lake Huron

The operation marks the third day in a row that an unidentified object was shot down over North American airspace.

US military monitoring suspected Chinese surveillance balloon

The balloon has been hovering over the northern US for the past few days. US leaders have discussed shooting it out of the sky.

US army base in Syria hit by rockets

At least two rockets strike American military base in eastern Syria on third anniversary of elimination of top Iranian general.

Message to Iran?

US Air Force unveils new high-tech B-21 Raider stealth bomber

Next-gen nuclear-equipped aircraft will be stealthier and more agile than previous bombers.

US coalition forces repel drone attack on base in Syria

US-led coalition forces fighting remnants of ISIS fought off multiple drone attacks on base in Syria.

US lawmaker: Crash between UFO and plane ‘only a matter of time’

Rep. Tim Burchett urges expanded study of UFOs, more transparency, and the release of all extraterrestrial-related documents.

Syria:

US airstrike kills senior terrorist leader

American military targets Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior member of an Al Qaeda-linked group.

IDF deputy chief of staff meets with top US brass

Second-in-command of Israeli military visits US to deepen ties between IDF, US military.

US military officer included in training to strike Iran

In precedent-setting move, US military officer included in IDF training to strike at Iran, demonstrating Israel's capabilities to the US.

Iraq foils second attempted drone attack against US forces

Second attempt in two days to attack US forces with explosive laden drones comes during second anniversary of Soleimani killing.

How Israel saved hundreds of US soldiers

New report reveals how last-minute warnings from Israeli intelligence and security agencies repeatedly saved American soldiers.

IDF leaders visit US CENTCOM headquarters

Operations Directorate and Cooperation Directorate meet US military leaders in Tampa, Florida, discuss challenges faced by both countries.

US testing Iron Dome against Chinese missiles

US military in Guam tests effectiveness of Israel Iron Dome system against cruise missiles amid growing threat from China.

US helicopter carrier docks in Israel for military exercise

US troops to participate in 2-week counter-terrorism training exercise with Israeli counterparts.

Blue Flag joint US-Israel military exercise to kick off

This year's 'Blue Flag' to be the largest and most advanced aerial exercise Israel has ever had.

The Kabul terrorist neared the US troops - and blew himself up

Nearly 200 people died in a suicide attack at the Kabul, Afghanistan airport. 'They didn't need to die,' US military official admits.

Haley vs. Biden: The terrorists are getting what they wanted

Nikki Haley, former US amb., slams Biden administration for giving the Taliban what it wanted, making America less safe than it was.

US Navy chaplain calls on Jews to apologize for killing Jesus

'Say sorry.' Agency working with US military posts Easter sermon by Navy chaplain calling on 'men of Israel' to apologize for killing Jesus.