UAE, US intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu DhabiThe missile fire further escalates tensions across the Persian Gulf.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press14 months ago
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of HormuzIt was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.23 months ago
Desert Storm group makes final funding push to begin constructionOrganizers hope to break ground this year at a location on the National Mall near other prominent war memorials.By Todd South23 months ago
Rally in Baghdad marks 1 year since Iran general’s death in US drone strikeSunday's rally was being held amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the final days of President Donald Trump’s administration.2 years ago
Nimitz back in Persian Gulf, Iran vows revenge for killing of nuke scientistThe Pentagon announced early Saturday that it sent the aircraft carrier Nimitz back into the Mideast.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 years ago
Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visitIn what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the region."By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press2 years ago