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US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident
"Overnight, US military forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding on the Aquila II without incident," Hegseth wrote in a post on X/Twitter. "It ran, and we followed."
No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say
US military says it killed two people in strike on suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
'Still lethal': As Tehran tests US resolve, Iranian drones pose a deadly threat, experts say
US confirms troops on ground in Nigeria amid ISIS counterterror push
The US has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria following December airstrikes on ISIS targets, marking the first confirmation of US forces on the ground.
Israelis divided on joining US pre-emptive strike on Iran, ending US military aid - IDI poll
Israelis are divided on Iran, US military aid, and Netanyahu’s role in Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, according to a new Israel Democracy Institute survey.
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
Gulf leaders warned against further escalation as the US and Iran prepare to restart nuclear negotiations this week.
Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise - exclusive
During a quiet visit to Washington, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir met senior US military leaders in closed-door talks tied to Iran and regional security, according to diplomatic sources.
US warns IRGC against 'escalatory behavior' in international waters
CENTCOM's statement, while acknowledging "Iran’s right to operate professionally in international airspace and waters," warned against any unsafe or threatening behaviors during the exercise.
CENTCOM, IDF chiefs meet in shadow of possible Iran conflict, await Trump's final decision
The IDF announced on Sunday that the two had met on Saturday, showing "the personal connection between the commanders, and the tight strategic connection between the IDF and the US military."
Trump's Iran strategy: US prepares decisive action as tensions rise in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" while US forces assemble in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump says he told Netanyahu Iron Dome is 'US tech' in Davos speech
At Davos, Trump told Netanyahu to stop taking credit for Iron Dome, declaring it "entirely American" while revealing plans for a revolutionary "Golden Dome" defense system.
Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child
“We are very excited to share that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child... Both Usha and the baby are doing well, and we look forward to welcoming him in late July,” Vice President Vance shared.
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
Trump warned Iran that if it retaliated against the US, the US would respond at levels “never seen before.”
