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Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

6 days ago

Trump names nominees to take over Middle East, Africa commands

If confirmed, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper would be the second Navy officer to lead U.S. Central Command.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

What Navy destroyers bring to the Red Sea fight

Navy destroyers are being tested at an unprecedented rate in the Middle East.

By Zamone Perez

16 months ago

5th Fleet boss: Iran ‘directly involved’ in Houthi rebel ship attacks

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper stopped short of saying Tehran directed individual attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

17 months ago

How Iranian tech empowers Houthi drone, missile attacks in the Red Sea

Houthi militants "are in possession of some of the most sophisticated copies or variants of Iranian weapons,” said Behnam Ben Taleblu.

By Colin Demarest

18 months ago

USS Carney shoots down drone launched from Yemen

A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the Navy destroyer deemed the drone to be a threat and shot it down over water.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

19 months ago