Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PMThe president drew a parallel between the U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.By Daphne Psaledakis and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters6 hours ago
US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase“There has been no decision to send ground troops at this time, but President Trump wisely keeps all options at his disposal," a White House official said.By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Gram Slattery, Reuters23 hours ago
US carrier Ford to go to port temporarily after fireThe USS Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, officials said.By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters2 days ago
Top Trump official resigns over Iran, blaming Israel for march to war"I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people," the official said.By Tanya Noury2 days ago
As allies resist US call to help in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says it was a loyalty testTrump's calls for help to other countries was a loyalty test, rather than a strategic necessity, he said. "We don't need anybody."By Tanya Noury3 days ago
Pentagon reportedly sending more warships and Marines to Middle EastThe USS Tripoli, USS New Orleans, USS San Diego and the embarked 31st MEU are reportedly heading to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury.By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins6 days ago