US military

House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report

According to Axios, the House voted 92 to 324 against the resolution, with 117 Democrats voting against it and 91 in favor of it. Only one Republican reportedly voted in favor.

US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.
The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, US, May 18, 2023.

Bank of America, Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US military and first responders

he U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha sails through San Diego Bay en route to Naval Base San Diego with the Artemis II mission Orion spacecraft onboard on April 11, 2026 in San Diego, California.

US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026

Hegseth blocked female, minority Navy officers from promotion to admiral - report


Israel strikes Iranian nuclear development facilities, Tehran vows retaliation

The IDF said Friday's strikes also targeted an Iranian Defense Ministry site used for the development and production of advanced explosive devices.

A general view of a heavy water plant in Arak, 320 kms south of Tehran, 26 August 2006.

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome anti-missile shield's software - report

Anduril and ​Palantir have been interested in being a part ​of Golden Dome since its inception. The software would connect the radars and other sensors to detect and track airborne threats.

 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as he makes an announcement with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 20, 2025.

US to continue Iran strikes, five-day pause applies only to energy sites

Earlier on Monday, Trump had postponed for five days a plan to hit Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure. Iran later denied that it had engaged in negotiations with the United States.

The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives at Souda Bay naval base after having been part of Middle East war operations, on the island of Crete on March 23, 2026.

US is not rushing to fully open Hormuz with force, ground troops, sources say

Despite weeks of speculation, a US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not imminent, as officials weigh risks and alternative strategies.

Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman.President Donald Trump had threatened to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if it did not end its de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by March 23.

Iran targets civilians out of desperation, CENTCOM chief Cooper tells anti-regime outlet

US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper tells Iran International that the Islamic regime intensified strikes on civilian targets as its military capabilities decline and pressure mounts in the conflict.

US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper at CENTCOM headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on March 5, 2026; illustrative.

US has 'plenty of money' to fund war in Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says

US President Donald Trump has not yet sent a request for the Senate and House of Representatives to approve additional funding, and his administration has made clear that the number could change.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026

Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes

"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.

Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Amir Hatami speaks during a meeting with military academy students, in Tehran, Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 7, 2026.

US deploying thousands of Marines, sailors to Middle East as Iran war rages

Trump told reporters on Thursday that he was not putting troops "anywhere," but that if he were to, he would not tell journalists.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) transits the East Sea on March 8, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016.

Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis

Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.

Members of the Hashd al-Shaabi gather in Basra, southern Iraq, to hold a memorial ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, carrying Khamenei posters and Hashd al-Shaabi and Kataib Hezbollah flags while chanting slogans in support of Iran on March 08, 2026.