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The United States launched a strike on Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, marking its first operation in the country since February. According to Iraqi officials, U.S. fighter jets struck several Iranian-aligned militia groups in Babil province, south of Baghdad, on Tuesday.  The strike killed four members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which includes several Iran-backed […]

US launches strike on Iran-backed forces in Iraq

ABC News

The U.S. military conducted a defensive airstrike south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, according to two U.S. officials.

US carries out defensive airstrike in Iraq: Officials

At least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for a possible new wave of attacks by Iran and its allies following last week's killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

U.S. personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

Fox News

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, according to security sources speaking to Reuters. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops attacked with rockets amid escalating tensions in Middle East: report

The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian retaliation to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran earlier this week.

US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation

Business Insider

A report said North Korea may send troops to aid Russia in Ukraine. If true, it would be due to their numbers not effectiveness, experts told BI.

North Korean troops could be sent to Ukraine due to their sheer numbers, not their effectiveness, experts say

War History Online

Still held captive, the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) sits moored in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was captured by the country's military in January 1968.

One American Warship Has Been Held Hostage By North Korea Since the Vietnam War

U.S. military bases and personnel across Europe are on heightened alert, after new intelligence warned of a possible terror attack targeting either facilities or personnel. A U.S. defense official Monday confirmed to VOA that military installations across U.S. European Command (EUCOM) have been elevated to Force Protection Condition “Charlie,” which means an attack of some sort is likely.

U.S. Bases Across Europe Bracing for Possible Terror Attack

The Independent

 North Korea marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units at a ceremony where leader Kim Jong Un called for a ceaseless expansion of his military's nuclear program to counter perceived U.S. threats, state media said Monday.Concerns about Kim’s nuclear program have grown as he has demonstrated an intent to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons along the North’s border with South Korea and authorized his military to respond with preemptive nuclear strikes if it perceives the leadership as under threat. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the launchers were freshly produced by the county’s...

North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

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CBS News

The U.S. military intercepted several Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace near the coast of Alaska Wednesday. Two Russian Tu-95s and two Chinese H-6s entered what is known as the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement Wednesday night.The aircraft were "detected, tracked and intercepted," NORAD said. They remained in the Alaska ADIZ and did not enter U.S. airspace.The bombers were intercepted by U.S. F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, along with Canadian CF-18s and other support aircraft, a U.S. defense official confirmed to CBS News.  The official said that this marks the...

U.S. intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

 Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias.The attack comes as tensions across the Middle East are spiking following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran, in suspected Israeli strikes. Both groups are backed by Iran.The U.S. defense officials said troops at al-Asad air base were still assessing the injuries and damage. Earlier Monday, Iraqi security officials confirmed the attack,...

A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi was a veteran Iraqi soldier who volunteered to fight ISIS. His impressive record made him the "Sheikh of Snipers."

The Legendary Iraqi Sniper 'Hawk Eye' Racked Up a Crazy Kill Count Against ISIS

The Pentagon announced on Friday that reinforcements would be sent to the Middle East to help defend Israel and protect U.S. forces amid concerns of an Iranian attack after two terrorist leaders were killed last week. A statement by Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that Defense Secretary Lloyd...

US warships, fighter squadron deployed to Middle East as Iran threatens to attack

Irish Star

North Korea has deployed a set of new terrifying weapons to its border, reigniting fears of a new conflict as Kim Jong-un looks to modernise his military capabilities

WW3 fears as North Korea 'rushing new terrifying weapons to border'

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Russian President Vladimir Putin said if the U.S. deploys missiles to Germany he will take "mirror measures."

Putin threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles if US does the same

Business Times

The United States is deploying significant military resources to the Middle East as tensions escalate following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. The Pentagon announced the movement of a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron, and additional warships to the region in anticipation of Iranian retaliation.

US Sends Warships and Jets to Deter Iranian Retaliation

The political situation with Iran and their terror gangs may be a mess, but the U.S. military response is strong and cool-headed.

Middle East war fears ramp up as F-22 Raptors rush to keep the lid on Iran

ANBAR, Iraq (Reuters) - Two Katyusha rockets on Monday were fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base which hosts U.S. and other international forces in western Iraq, security sources said. It was not clear if the attack caused any casualties or damage inside the base, the sources said. One security...

Rockets Fired at Iraq's Ain Al-Asad Airbase Housing US Forces, Security Sources Say

The B-2 aircraft released an experimental weapon called QUICKSINK to help take out the decommissioned amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa.

A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber helped sink an old warship in the Pacific with new anti-ship QUICKSINK bombs

Jordan Goudreau, 48, allegedly sent weapons, ammunition and other gear without a US export licence.

Ex-US Green Beret held over raid to oust Venezuela leader

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Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack...

Several US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq, officials say

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