All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said on Friday. The incident occurred amid ongoing U.S. operations in the Middle East targeting Iran, highlighting the dangers even in friendly airspace. Read More: Iran-backed group claims downing of US […]
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US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq amid heightened Middle East tensions
BAGHDAD — A US military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, US Central Command confirmed, in an incident that involved another aircraft but was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations were immediately launched, while the second KC-135 landed safely. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, the US-led campaign […]
Iran-backed group claims downing of US refueling aircraft in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed factions, claimed responsibility on Thursday for shooting down a US military KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The group said the action was taken “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace,” marking the latest escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More: Iran […]
US military strikes over 5,000 targets in Iran, CENTCOM reports
WASHINGTON — The United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) has provided details of its ongoing military campaign against Iran, reporting that more than 5,000 targets have been struck over the past 10 days. The operations are said to focus on locations deemed to pose immediate threats to US forces and regional security. Read More: Pakistan […]
Pentagon outlines objectives as US-Iran conflict intensifies
The United States has pledged to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran as the conflict widens, with senior defense officials insisting the operation has clear objectives and is not open-ended. Read More: Pentagon withholds $300 million of Pakistan’s coalition support fund During a press conference at the United States Department of Defense headquarters, Defense […]
US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran
DUBAI: The United States has evacuated hundreds of troops from key bases in Qatar and Bahrain as a precautionary measure amid escalating tensions with Iran, The New York Times reported. Personnel were redeployed from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East hosting around 10,000 troops, and from […]
US ramps up Middle East military presence amid Iran tensions
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) has deployed a substantial military force to the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets, and refueling aircraft, amid heightened tensions with Iran. Officials say the buildup could support a sustained campaign against Tehran if President Donald Trump orders strikes. 🚨 BREAKING: 25 US Tankers Headed to the Middle East Amid […]
Trump backs Iran regime change as US boosts forces
US President Donald Trump on Friday openly backed the idea of regime change in Iran and warned of growing American military power in the Middle East, as the Pentagon moved a second aircraft carrier into the region amid strained nuclear diplomacy. Read More: Trump weighs strikes to boost Iran protests Speaking after a military event at Fort Bragg, […]
United States Navy relieves USS Mason commander
The United States Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason, Capt. Chauvius G. Lewis, citing a “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” according to an official statement released on Friday. Read More: US navy ship concludes visit to Pakistan The decision was made by Alexix T. Walker, commander of […]
US military strike kills two in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON: The United States military has carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor, US Southern Command announced on Monday. The operation is part of the broader campaign known as Operation Southern Spear, which targets suspected drug-trafficking vessels in international waters. Read More: […]