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Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soar
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
By Jen Judson
USS Gerald R. Ford leaders look back on maiden (and extended) cruise
How the brand-new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and its largely green crew found their sea legs together.
By Diana Stancy
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials say
Two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack
The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.
Shock, grief and mourning for 3 soldiers killed in Jordan drone strike
The three citizen-soldiers from different corners of Georgia all died in a drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan near the Syrian border.
Mideast waters challenge unmanned vessels, says US Navy leader
The Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, for example, is known to have relatively bad visibility year-round.
Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen
Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s navy has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press