First US casualties of Operation Epic Fury return as Trump vows escalationThe service members were killed when an Iranian drone evaded American air defenses and struck a makeshift operations center in Port Shuabia, Kuwait. 2 days ago
Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian dronesPete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.3 days ago
Democrats slam Hegseth for comments on first US deaths in Iran warHegseth accused the press of focusing on the fallen soldiers to make the president “look bad.”
Trump to meet arms executives Friday in push to boost weapon suppliesThe meeting will focus on rapidly replenishing the U.S. stockpile of munitions and weapons expended in the Iran war.
Mastermind of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump is dead, Hegseth claims“Iran tried to kill President Trump, and President Trump got the last laugh,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.
Vance insists Trump won’t ‘allow’ a long Iran warVance, a veteran of the Iraq War, insisted Monday that the war with Iran is different because Trump “has clearly defined what he wants to accomplish.”
Trump projects war on Iran could last ‘four to five weeks’The president estimated the attacks could last four to five weeks but said the U.S. was capable of extending the bombardment far longer.
Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the UnionTrump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.
Trump presents Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran during State of the Union“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.
US pulls nonessential staff from Beirut embassy as tensions with Iran ratchet upThe drawdown is a “prudent” step to reduce the U.S. footprint in the region while Trump mulls a strike on Iran, a State Department official said.