US military
Ben-Gurion Airport employee fired for photographing US military planes - report
A temporary employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was fired after photographing US military planes and sharing the images on WhatsApp, nearly causing a serious incident between the US military and the IDF.
Iraq turns to Syria for oil exports after Hormuz disruptions from US blockade
China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis
CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis
Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.
Ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent probed by FBI over alleged leaked classified info - report
The investigation pre-dates Joe Kent's departure as the head of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday, Semafor added.
US intelligence chief: Iran's regime intact but weakened by Operation Epic Fury
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies that Iran's regime, though weakened, is still capable of targeting US and allied interests in the Middle East.
Reported US plan to invade Iran, seize Iran’s 60% enriched uranium ‘overblown’ - exclusive
It is still possible that the US could use ground forces in some fashion. Further, the IDF has declined to provide confidence that the threat will be dealt with before the end of the war.
Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz: A new phase in its maritime strategy - analysis
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises questions about its next steps. Can it sustain this threat, or will the international community intervene?
Iranian regime preventing technical staff from evacuating Kharg Island amid US strike threats
Fires are still burning in parts of the island, with regime authorities insisting that operations at Iran's most critical oil export terminal must continue without interruption.
'Only the MEU can conduct this operation’: Expert explains importance of Marine Expeditionary Unit
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s unique capabilities could play a crucial role in the conflict with Iran. But will it mark the start of a larger operation? Military experts weigh in.
Will the US finally get to do littoral warfare in the Strait of Hormuz? - analysis
In the wake of the Cold War, there was a sense that warfare might shift toward smaller joint operations of all forces, known as "littoral operations."
US President Donald Trump says USAF air tankers in Saudi base suffered 'virtually no damage'
The attack follows Thursday's USAF crash, where two KC-135 refueling planes collided, resulting in one aircraft crashing to the ground. All six crew members aboard the plane that crashed were killed.
Iranian attack in Kuwait more severe than initially reported, sources say - report
More than 30 American military members were hospitalized following the attack, 20 of whom with “urgent” injuries.