Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
What the War in Iran Has Cost One Gold Star Family
First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, who was 25, had been deployed to an air base in Jordan when enemy missiles and drones lit up the sky. He is among the 18 Americans who have died since the war began.
Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran flared anew.
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region.
Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.