US Military

Core Summary Iranian state media claimed on September 6 that Iranian forces had successfully struck a US military drone operating in the region, describing the operation as retaliation for recent American actions. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) quickly rejected the claim as a “total lie,” stating that no American aircraft had been hit and that all US drones in the area remained operational. The episode highlights the ongoing information warfare accompanying the tense military standoff between the two countries. ...

The US Department of Defense releases a trove of unidentified aerial phenomena documents spanning several decades, detailing military observations of unexplained objects.

Iran’s military accused the US of striking two passenger vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, killing 5 civilians. The allegation adds a new dimension to the escalating maritime crisis.

A US soldier participating in the African Lion joint exercise fell overboard in Morocco while another soldier jumped in to attempt a rescue as search operations continue

The US military denied Iran claim of striking an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate in the critical global oil shipping lane.

Two US soldiers went missing after a military training exercise in Morocco, with search and rescue operations underway as authorities believe they were involved in an accident

Trump announces US Navy will begin escort operations Monday for foreign vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran that any disruption will be met with force

Trump announces US military will begin escorting vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran says it has received a US response to its 14-point peace proposal.

US Africa Command confirmed two service members went missing near Cap Draa Training Area in Morocco during the continent’s largest annual joint military exercise.

Trump has indicated he will reduce the number of US troops in Germany ‘a lot further,’ beyond the previously planned withdrawal of 5,000 troops, raising concerns among Republican lawmakers and European allies.