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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

2 months ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes second tanker in Strait of Hormuz

It's the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

5 months ago

US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

By Davis Winkie

6 months ago

Former CENTCOM commander says tweets not a good way to convey military orders

"My interpretation is that this is the unique way that our President communicates to the American People and the international audience,” Joseph Votel said in an email message.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a military satellite

On its official website, the Guard said the satellite successfully reached an orbit of 425 kilometers (264 miles) above the Earth's surface.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it has higher-range anti-warship missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it now possesses surface-to-surface and subsurface anti-warship missiles with a range as high as 430 miles, according to its top naval officer.

3 years ago