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US military was prepared, hours away from strike on Iran when Trump canceled attack - report
The officials claimed that the military had been “even more surprised by Trump’s post canceling the strikes than they were by his comments about big strikes coming tonight and taking Kharg Island.”
Unmanned naval drones gain importance on the battlefield, rescue of US troops proves it - analysis
For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing
The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.
US Navy will protect Gulf shipping as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz, according to President Trump
Trump's announcement came as oil and gas prices climbed amid concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Oman and Iran that is vital to global supply.
Mordechai’s Persian asthma test and modern-day Iran - opinion
Today, as we await a preemptive strike by America on Iran, many people are asking, “Why provoke a sleeping lion?” The Megillah gives us the answer.
No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, US military says
Despite "hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks," there have been no reported US casualties or combat-related injuries, CENTCOM wrote.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer
The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.
US official removed from Joint Staff post by Pentagon
One of the sources said Vice Admiral Fred Kacher was not the right fit for the position. Still, the sources who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity did not say if there was any specific reason
Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, human remains identified in Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy
The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed.
Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35
Lockheed Martin's revolution will use AI to summarize data for targeting purposes, used in F-35 jets, where, until now, advances in combat identification have merely brought more data to pilots.
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to dock in Haifa as part of US reinforcements in the Middle East, amid rising tensions with Iran.
