Latest "Middle East" stories

Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the head of U.S. Air Force Central, speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

US Air Force general in Mideast worried over Russia-Iran ‘cooperation’

Iran's supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran's program become more lethal, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

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.

By Irene Loewenson

7 weeks ago

US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran

The deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures

A senior defense official says the U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Egypt ties an ‘essential pillar’ in region, Austin says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cairo on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.

7 months ago

Chinese balloons spotted over Mideast posed no threat, three-star says

Air Forces Central boss Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said the balloons haven't encroached on "sensitive" U.S. sites in the Middle East.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago