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No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, US military says

Despite "hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks," there have been no reported US casualties or combat-related injuries, CENTCOM wrote. 

A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.
Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to U.S. troops, next to a banner reading, "Peace Through Strength", during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.

Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

US likely to attack Iran, but Trump has not yet decided to do so, sources tell 'Post'


Iran's foreign policy 'has not changed' since nuclear deal, Rhodes says

Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes said the agreement has been fully implemented by Tehran and is widely favored by the Iranian public.

BEN RHODES

Khamenei: The US is a main cause of problems in the Middle East, not a solution

Iranian leader says US objectives in the Middle East are the opposite of Iran's and negotiating with Washington on regional issues is meaningless.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

CANDIDLY SPEAKING: Should Netanyahu suspend Israel’s confrontation with Obama?

The reality is that the US administration is entering into a pact with a terrorist state that is explicitly committed to the destruction of Israel.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Barack Obama.

Halfway through Congress review of Iran deal, the White House is winning

Procedure is stacked in president’s favor, says senate majority leader. 24 Democrats have declared support so far.

US President Barack Obama at the Rose Garden of the White House

Ultimate betrayal

The Jerusalem Post

Clinton, Republican candidates chime in on Iran deal

Conservative candidate Mike Huckabee vows to back Israel and did not rule out using force against Tehran; Hillary Clinton calls deal "worthy of support."

Hillary Clinton

Twizzlers and brothels: Iran negotiations behind closed doors

US officials offer a glimpse into what negotiations in Vienna really look like.

The Coburg Palace in Vienna, where diplomats from Iran and world powers are meeting over a comprehensive nuclear agreement.‏

Warships to Yemen provide US with options, Pentagon says

Obama administration claims move is to protect "free flow of commerce" through the Gulf of Aden, Mandeb Strait.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt operates in the Arabian Sea conducting maritime security operations in this US Navy photo taken April 21, 2015.

Kerry, Sherman meet American Jewish leaders to discuss Iran deal

Jewish officials raise concerns about deal with Obama administration officials.

Kerry waits prior to a meeting in Lausanne March 30, 2015.

Report: US officials fear top Iranian commanders not in full control of local forces

CNN reports incident in which Iranian aircraft came within 50 yards of US helicopter, risking serious incident.

An MH-60R helicopter, attached to the USS Sampson [file]