US military
CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on military options against Iran, source tells 'Post'
The briefing came while the Trump administration's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Geneva holding nuclear talks with Iran.
US-Iran nuclear negotiations: Red lines, risks, and what’s at stake in Geneva talks - explainer
US official removed from Joint Staff post by Pentagon
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
Somaliland president to make first official Israel visit - exclusive
Somaliland — a self-declared state recognized only by Israel — now seeks to deepen its ties with Jerusalem beyond diplomacy.
US military seizes third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.
Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made her statements during the buildup to Trump's State of the Union address, scheduled for 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Trump mulls narrow Iran strike as deal remains uncertain, sources tell 'Post'
Top officials are sometimes as unsure about what Trump might do as the general public, though it's certainly possible that the multifaceted speculation could confuse the Iranians.
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to dock in Haifa as part of US reinforcements in the Middle East, amid rising tensions with Iran.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.
Trump weighs smaller strike ahead of 'bigger attack in coming months' if Iran refuses deal - report
Reported targets of the strikes could include the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s nuclear sites, or its ballistic missile program.
Loyalty to IRGC may not be worth the cost of sinking with it when it falls - editorial
As the US military buildup increases, Iran tightens its grip on proxy forces across the Middle East. The Islamic Republic prepares for a potential regional confrontation.
'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran
US military buildup in the Middle East signals a possible strike on Iran’s regime, with analysts suggesting it could lead to regime collapse within weeks.
US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report
The American military buildup comes amid indirect negotiations with Iranian officials, in which "progress was made" on Tuesday in Geneva, a US official told The Post.
