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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
Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJ
A smaller attack on Iran would target a few military or government sites, designed to be small enough not to provoke major retaliation and force Iran to agree to a deal favorable to the US.
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
Khamenei's threat: Iran can hit US Navy so hard it 'cannot get up again'
Iran’s supreme leader threatened US military power, rejected limits on Iran’s missile program, and criticized Washington after US aircraft carriers were sent to the region.
Trump advocates regime change in Iran, new peace talks planned for Tuesday
When asked for comment on sending another aircraft carrier in addition to the one currently in the region on Friday responded that "in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it."
US warship, Navy supply vessel collide during refueling in waters near South America - WSJ
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a replenishment-at-sea, causing minor injuries to two people, the WSJ said.
US seeks to prevent further Iranian harrasment of ships in Gulf - analysis
Iranian harassment of US ships prompts military reaction, increasing already-strained tensions between the two countries.
Israel Navy conducts joint exercise with US destroyer amid tensions with Iran
"The arrival of the destroyer at this port highlights the close cooperation between the two navies and the respective militaries," the IDF declared in its statement.
US warns IRGC against 'escalatory behavior' in international waters
CENTCOM's statement, while acknowledging "Iran’s right to operate professionally in international airspace and waters," warned against any unsafe or threatening behaviors during the exercise.
Tehran to convert metro stations, parking lots into 'war shelters' as US threat looms - report
The announcement seems to reflect a growing concern among Iranian leadership regarding the possibility of widespread military confrontation.
Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be 'far worse'
United States President Donald Trump announced the armada and stated that he hopes Iran will "make a deal" during a speech in Iowa.
