US military begins clearing Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
Reports emerged Saturday about the presence of U.S. Navy ships in the strait.
By Reuters
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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters.
By Gram Slattery and Steve Holland, Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
The paratroopers add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
The senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran
The report comes as U.S. military assets — most recently the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 31st MEU — continue to flood the region.
By J.D. Simkins
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?
An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.
By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle
59% of Americans feel US military offensive against Iran has ‘gone too far’
Most Americans think Operation Epic Fury has gone too far, a new poll found.
By Tanya Noury
Commander heading US nuclear forces sees no need for warhead tests
President Donald Trump issued a directive in October to conduct nuclear weapons tests.
By Jonathan Landay, Reuters
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
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
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
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, Reuters