US military
Pentagon updates official count of US service members killed during Iran war - report
The Washington Post reported in September that the previous official count of 18 may have been inaccurate and that at least four service members were potentially excluded from the official tally.
USS Lincoln sailors reunite with families after 322 days abroad
Is it legal for the US to livestream the Fort Hood shooter's execution? - explainer
Vance says he does not know whether execution of Fort Hood gunman will occur
US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near
Some 3,000 US troops are currently stationed across Israel, whose duties include operating air defense systems, serving as pilots and support crews, handling logistics and headquarters operations.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq determined to retain arms after US withdrawal - interview
With the US military's complete withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad projects a celebratory sense of “sovereignty” despite Iranian-backed militias retaining power there.
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war
A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.
Pentagon planning for more naval forces in Mideast as Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran - report
US President Donald Trump's administration is deliberating on how to approach the Iran war, now in its eighth month, as US midterm elections approach in November.
Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum
Some Iraqi security officials say the US pullout also risks giving new life to ISIS fighters, who, despite the defeat of their self-proclaimed caliphate nearly a decade ago, retain a cell network.
UK has 'strong indications' Iran was involved in RAF airbase bombing plot, Burnham says
Until Burnham's remarks, Britain had not linked the incident to Iran, though counter-terrorism police have said their investigation included the possibility of foreign state involvement.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut in generals, admirals, ends tenure for civilians at military academies
Hegseth will give a speech on Wednesday in front of hundreds of junior officers and enlisted officials, updating them on his priorities for the military.
Iran suspected in bomb plot against RAF base used by US Air Force, UK police investigating - report
A British farmer who dialed emergency services told the BBC on Monday that she saw a "large group of hooded and masked men" near RAF Fairford.
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections
In comments to reporters on Saturday, Trump said that he "rejected their deal" and added that Iran should "immediately open the Hormuz Strait ... because they have no money coming in."
US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate voted 50 to 49 to reject the resolution, which had passed the House of Representatives in July. The vote was largely along party lines.