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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 31, 2023.

US conducts more airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria

The U.S. has conducted three strikes in the last two weeks against Iranian-tied weapons depots in Syria to retaliate for over 50 attacks on Americans.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

4 weeks ago

US A-10 attack planes arrive in Middle East in bid to deter wider war

More advanced military aircraft — including F-35 Lightning II, F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters — are expected to join them.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 weeks ago

US sending seized Iranian munitions to Ukraine

The transfer comes as prospects of further Ukraine aid look bleak in Congress

By Noah Robertson

2 months ago

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid

The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria.

By Tara Copp, AP

2 months ago

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands

Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.

By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP

4 months ago

Pentagon’s strategy planner wants China crisis channels

Mara Karlin emphasized the importance of crisis hot lines with China while highlighting the ongoing U.S. role in the Middle East.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago