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How Marines could prevent Iranian harassment of commercial ships
Retired military leaders say Marines could deter Iranian forces from harassing or seizing the vessels — and quickly loop in the Navy if issues arise.
Missiles strike near US consulate in north Iraq; no injuries
A U.S. defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring Iran.
Pentagon asks airlines for help moving evacuees
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has activated the initial stage of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program.
By Staff and wire report
Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization
The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Defense contractor pleads guilty to sharing classified info with person linked to Hezbollah
A woman who worked as a contract linguist for the U.S. military in Iraq pleaded guilty Friday to sharing classified information with a romantic interest linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Iraq wants new round of talks over withdrawal of remaining US combat forces
According to three government officials, Iraq recently sent an official memo to the U.S. requesting a date for a new round of discussions on bilateral relations and specifically, the withdrawal of remaining combat forces.
White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops
Wednesday’s attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Howard Altman
Drones are biggest tactical concern since the rise of IEDs in Iraq, CENTCOM boss says
Videos from battlefields in Iraq, Syria and Ukraine show the havoc that small drones bring to unsuspecting ground forces.
By Kyle Rempfer