A former senior US counterterrorism official has called for the withdrawal of American troops from the Middle East, arguing that military personnel in the region face growing security risks amid escalating tensions with Iran. Read More: US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran Joe Kent made the remarks in a statement shared on social […]
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US denies reports of aircraft downed near Bushehr
The United States military has rejected Iranian media reports claiming that a US aircraft was shot down near Iran’s Bushehr province amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The denial came shortly after Iranian state television broadcast reports alleging that Iranian air defence systems had successfully targeted an American aircraft near the Jam governorate in […]
Trump says ISIS deputy killed in US-Nigeria operation
US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, was killed in a joint military operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the mission was launched under his direction and involved what he described as a highly coordinated […]
White House says Iran conflict has ended
The White House has informed the US Congress that the conflict with Iran has officially ended, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two countries. Read More: US President Hints at Renewed Strikes on Iran Conflict According to a White House spokesperson, military operations in the Middle East involving US forces have reached a […]
US soldier charged over bets tied to Maduro capture operation
A US Army soldier has been charged with using classified military intelligence to place bets on the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, in a case raising serious concerns about the misuse of sensitive information. Read More: Trump says US used ‘Discombobulator’ weapon in Maduro raid According to the US Department of Justice, the suspect — identified as […]
Trump claims imminent victory in Iran conflict
LAS VEGAS: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is close to achieving victory in its conflict with Iran, expressing optimism that the war could end within the next two months. Read More: Trump claims Iran agreed to not to pursue nuclear weapons Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Trump said […]
Trump warns of stronger strikes if Iran tensions escalate
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch significantly stronger military strikes against Iran if the situation in the region takes an unexpected turn. Read More: Trump pledges US-Iran talks on sanctions In a statement shared on social media, Trump said US military forces would remain positioned around Iran until a formal […]
High-risk US military rescue mission in Iran reveals extraordinary tactics
A high-risk US military rescue mission deep inside Iran has revealed extraordinary tactics, including deception operations, electronic jamming and targeted strikes, as American forces worked to extract a stranded airman amid escalating conflict. Read More: US rescues colonel from Iran in daring military operation According to officials, US special operations troops infiltrated rugged terrain south of Tehran under […]
US weighs sending thousands of airborne troops to Middle East
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to officials familiar with the matter, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate despite ongoing diplomatic signals. Read More: Drone war takes flight, raising stakes in Iran, US tensions The proposed deployment, which […]
US F-35 makes emergency landing amid Iran conflict
A United States Central Command (CENTCOM) official has confirmed that a US F-35 Lightning II stealth warplane made an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East following an in-flight incident reportedly linked to suspected Iranian fire. Read More: US navy’s $100M F–35 fighter jet crashes in California Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for CENTCOM, […]