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US increasing military forces in Middle East as Trump considers escalation against Iran - report

According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026.

Pentagon confirms some 100 soldiers wounded since US-Iran fighting renewed, majority back on duty

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 18, 2026.

US strikes hit southern Iran as IRGC reports Strait of Hormuz vessel 'accidents' amid tensions

Department of War head Pete Hegseth is seen in a video announcement regarding testosterone screenings for US troops, released on July 15, 2026.

US troops to receive testosterone screenings, hormone therapy, says Hegseth


Mistral Inc. secures $982 million contract for loitering munitions

The HERO 120 is designed to deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities alongside lethal strike options

Hero 120 loitering munition

US National Guard soldier charged for attempting to send 3D-printed gun parts to al-Qaeda

Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, allegedly shipped 3D-printed gun parts to an agent posing as an al-Qaeda contact, the Justice Department announced.

A 3D printer creating a pistol; illustrative.

Australia to invest $25b to upgrade Henderson shipyard as AUKUS nuclear submarine maintenance hub

The Henderson site will support allied submarine patrols, create 10,000 jobs, and expand Australia’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific under AUKUS.

Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta sails with US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS America, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill and Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry in the South China Sea, April 18, 2020.

US Army shows off Typhon missile system in Japan

The land-based launcher is capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles with enough range to strike China's eastern seaboard

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni demonstrates the Typhon, a ground-launched missile system, as part of Exercise Resolute Dragon, an annual military exercise held by the U.S. Marines and Japan's Self-Defence Forces, during a media opportunity at the air station in Iwakuni, western Japan

Bright Star 25 military exercise opens in Egypt with US, 40 nations participating

Held at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, the Bright Star 25 exercise aims to enhance operational coordination and regional stability.

F-16C Fighting Falcons, arrive for exercise BRIGHT STAR 25, at Cairo West Air Base, Egypt.

US deploys ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic missiles to Australia in strategic move against China

The first overseas deployment of the advanced weapon system, even during an international exercise, is a major milestone in America’s Indo-Pacific deterrence strategy.

Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles.

US Army soldier accused of attempting to share tank information with Russia

An active duty soldier in Texas is facing two federal charges accusing him of attempting to transmit national defense information and export controlled technical data without a license.

US Army soldier

Five soldiers shot and wounded at Fort Stewart, shooter in custody, Army says

"The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene," it said, adding the incident took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.

Fort Stewart Military Instillation, Georgia, United States

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

Satirist and mathematician, Tom Lehrer, died at the age of 97 on Saturday, following a vibrant career that found him writing popular songs for the Jewish holidays.

Tom Lehrer sings and plays piano at the Hungry I Nightclub in San Francisco

Iraq’s prime minister meets new anti-ISIS mission commander

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with Brig.-Gen. Kevin J. Lambert, the new commander of the anti-ISIS mission in Iraq.

 US soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020.