US military continues self-defense strikes against Iran, intercepts missiles
The ceasefire that began April 12 between the U.S. and Iran is still in effect, U.S. Central Command confirmed.
By Riley Ceder
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‘Scary and silencing’: Troops, families receive threats from foreign bad actors
The threats began after the U.S. strikes against Iran and have included identifying details about troops, their spouses and children.
By Karen Jowers
How will Iran retaliate against US in Afghanistan?
After a U.S. strike killed Iran's top general, it is aiming to use proxy groups in Afghanistan to target American interests there, says the author of this commentary.
By Bashir Safi
Senate acts to restrain Trump’s military powers against Iran
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military operations against Iran.
US warship boards small boat and seizes Iranian anti-tank guided missiles among other advanced weaponry
Weapons and sensitive tech captured during the ship boarding included 150 Dehlavieh anti-tank guided missiles, three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal scopes, and Iranian parts for unmanned systems, among other advanced parts.
By Shawn Snow
NATO eyes boosting Iraq army training, still needs Iraq’s OK
NATO is ready to expand its military training effort in Iraq, the alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday, but the Iraqi government is not yet ready to approve the move.
109 US troops diagnosed with TBI after Iran missile barrage says Pentagon in latest update
The number reflects a more than 50 percent increase from Pentagon’s previous injury assessment, Reuters reports.
By Diana Stancy
Iran again fails to put satellite into orbit amid US worries
An Iranian rocket failed to put a satellite into orbit on Sunday, state television reported, the latest setback for a program the U.S. claims helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Iraq considers deepening military ties with Russia
Iraq and Russia discussed prospects for deepening military coordination, Iraq’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, amid a strain in Baghdad-Washington relations after a U.S. airstrike killed a top Iranian general inside Iraq.
Iraqi officials say Baghdad wants to minimize reliance on US military in fight against Islamic State
The Iraqi government has told its military not to seek assistance from the U.S.-led coalition in operations against the Islamic State group, two senior Iraqi military officials said, amid a crisis of mistrust between Washington and Baghdad after an American strike killed a top Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander.
Trump praises US military buildup but vows overseas troop cuts in State of the Union address
The president's remarks drew voracious praise from Republicans and grumbles from Democrats attending the annual event.
Top US general in the Middle East visits Iraq for talks to salvage relations
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East slipped quietly into Iraq Tuesday, as the Trump administration works to salvage relations with Iraqi leaders and shut down the government’s push for an American troop withdrawal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press