The plan does not include an escalation of U.S. military activity in Syria and Iraq. Trump's national security aides argued that a more muscular military response to Iranian proxies in Syria and Iraq would complicate the U.S.-led fight against Islamic State, which they argued should remain...
US military officials say Iran continuing to train, arm insurgents in IraqANNE FLAHERTY
But the U.S. military response to the attacks on its forces has been minimal. On Oct. 27, U.S.fighter jets struck two weapons and ammunitionstorage sites in eastern Syria near Boukamal that were used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian-backed groups. On Nov. 8,fight...
Keith Kellogg says military, economic, and diplomatic efforts are needed to “change Iran for the better” Jan 12, 2025 10:21 Iran announces new nuclear move Tehran has announced it has launched new advanced centrifuges in response to a critical resolution from the IAEA Nov 24, 2024 15...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is seeking to align its position with Israel on any potential response to Iran's attack but also recognizes the Middle East is on a "knife's edge" and a broader escalation could imperil both Israeli and U.S. int...
President Trumpsaid Wednesday the U.S. will go after the Iranian economy, which is already under strain, following missile attacks launched by the rogue regime onmilitarybases housing U.S. forces in Iraq on Tuesday. “As we continue to evaluate options in response to Iranian aggression, the ...
The U.S. military in response executed three strikes in Syria against facilities used by Iran-backed militias to house weapons and equipment, the latest of which was carried out Nov. 13. There have also been instances of air assets in the area immediately striking back ...
Under the JCPOA, Iran suspended the enrichment of a 20% supply — which can potentially be further enriched to military-grade 95% uranium — and gave up all stocks. It also suspended research and development of advanced centrifuges for the process. ...
Or it may have been a direct response to a Houthi missile fired at commercial shipping on Friday, in the wake of the initial US/UK operation. Whatever the reason, it demonstrates intent. Clearly, the US recognises the danger in too much military involvement. Equally, it sees the risk ...
The thick, slanting walls were constructed decades previous to deflect blasts from Iran. Baghdad had a bloody eight-year war with Tehran (1980-1988) which ended with a stalemate. It was a time when the new Islamic Republic was beginning to demonstrate its military prowess. ...