US Navy
USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to sail home - report
This comes a week after US Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded a formal inquiry into the conditions aboard the Lincoln amid reports of low morale, suicide attempts, and supply shortages.
US Navy destroyer stranded for four days in South China Sea without bathrooms or AC - report
WATCH: Footage allegedly shows poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Trump, Hegseth deny concerns of poor conditions, low morale reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report
Concerns regard the ship's crew amid reports that several have attempted to jump off the aircraft carrier, facing deteriorating mental health, as well as hygiene and safety issues.
CENTCOM refutes reports of sailors jumping from USS Lincoln as conditions aboard face scrutiny
Hegseth also rejected the claims, saying that the reports about Lincoln's conditions are "misrepresented." US Navy confirmed that a sailor went overboard; the circumstances are under investigation.
US has mine swept entire Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
"Look, the only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "We've mine-swept the entire strait."
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
With the American president’s plan to target the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure rather than the IRGC or nuclear sites, his principal objective has become dismantling its leadership
Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East
"Detailed public disclosures can become an immediate green light for Iranian forces to launch a secondary, much more devastating wave of attacks," said Admiral Brad Cooper.
American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East
A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens
Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence
An Israel Navy delegation led by deputy chief R.-Adm. Guy Levy met with US and global naval leaders to promote maritime security and strengthen professional ties.
Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war
Initially, the US undertook limited targeted counterstrikes at Iranian assets around Hormuz to convince Iran to back down.
Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis
At sea, drones are an obvious choice for navies, offering a quick way to pivot to the new maritime battlefield.
Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it
Trump said that the US will "immediately" reinstate its blockade of Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo traffic "as a matter of fairness."
