China maps ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with US
Dozens of Chinese research vessels are on a quest to map the sea floor at strategically vital regions of the world's oceans.
By Pete Mckenzie, Reuters
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Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say
Netanyahu argued there might never be a better chance to kill Khamenei and to avenge previous Iranian efforts to assassinate Trump, sources said.
By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan Lubell, Reuters
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
The pre-dawn explosion injured dozens of civilians, including children, and tore through homes in U.S.-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war.
By Jonathan Landay, M.B. Pell and Travis Hartman, Reuters
USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deploy to Middle East
The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
US F-35 forced to make emergency landing after Iran combat mission
CENTCOM confirmed the pilot made an emergency landing during combat operations. CNN sources told the outlet the aircraft was struck by an Iranian munition.
By J.D. Simkins
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
The president drew a parallel between the U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
By Daphne Psaledakis and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters