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The seal for the U.S. Central Command is displayed on Feb. 6, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid

The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 hours ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands

Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.

By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP

8 weeks ago

Pentagon’s strategy planner wants China crisis channels

Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.

By Bryant Harris

8 weeks ago

Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria — again

Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said.

3 months ago

Investigation launched into Syria strike that may have killed civilian

U.S. Central Command launched an investigation into a May 3 drone strike in Syria that may have killed a civilian.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 months ago

US military says Syria helicopter accident leaves 22 troops injured

The military statement said the service members were receiving treatment and 10 were moved to “higher care facilities” outside the region.

3 months ago