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US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of possible Iran strike - report

The US is moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to the Middle East as Washington and Israel prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran.

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.
Banner from the Likud campaing showing Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu shows 'political desperation' in push for Trump backing, US sources tell 'Post'

Women carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked - report

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.

Zamir says return to war with Iran may postpone Israel election as Pentagon prepares plans - report


US Navy destroyer stranded for four days in South China Sea without bathrooms or AC - report

Former Navy captain Charles Schuster gave his viewpoint on the incident, himself having been in the same situation for four hours in an incident near Puerto Rico.

 US aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) shortly after berthing at Manila Bay in Manila on July 3, 2025.

Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report

The IRGC used missiles that could suddenly change course, forcing the US to use scarce interceptor missiles, according to the reports.

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

US, Iran approach key point in Hormuz talks as Trump weighs next steps

Vance said the United States was using "a whole range of diplomatic, economic and military tools" simultaneously in an effort to secure the best possible outcome for Americans.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance walks as Jared Kushner looks on, after arriving for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate

Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by the Defense Ministry, through the IMDO and Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D).

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.

Israel requests to stop Rome talks as IDF launches strikes in southern Lebanon

Katz reportedly halts IDF withdrawal from Gaza border towns • Hamas shifts covert operations to Turkey • Tehran conditions Hormuz reopening on US returning to MoU commitments, Iran's deputy FM says

IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels in Gaza over weekend, April 14, 2026.

US, Iran, Oman edge closer to deal that could temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz - report

Washington is aiming for an interim agreement between the US, Iran, and Oman that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to be announced Wednesday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

Israel raises alert, estimates Trump close to order new attacks on Iran, officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials warn renewed US strikes on Iran could trigger attacks on Israel, as embassies urge citizens to consider leaving amid rising tensions.

A screengrab from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier

Iranian regime insider threatens Gulf states, Israel if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked

Mohammad Marandi warned on Saturday that critical infrastructure across the Gulf and in Israel could be destroyed, as US officials reportedly raised concerns over missile-defense resources.

ANTI-MISSILE BATTERIES fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 4, 2026.

US CENTCOM completes fresh round of strikes on Iran after explosions sound in country's south

Explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik Island, and Qeshm were reported as US Central Command announced its tenth day of strikes against Iran.

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this still image taken from a handout video released on July 19, 2026.

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

The House voted 314 to 104 to defeat the measure, offered as an amendment to a State Department spending bill by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.