OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata13 days ago
Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soarPresident 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.5 weeks ago
US warns of more retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue attacksThe U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on on Saturday alone.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
Navy destroyers and jets took out at least 12 Houthi drones FridayThe intercepts included a swarm of Houthi drones on Friday night, according to U.S Central Command.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria after fatal drone attackThe U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for the weekend drone attack in Jordan.4 months ago
A Houthi missile got within a nautical mile of USS Gravely on TuesdayGravely used its Phalanx Close-In Weapons System, a cannon that can shoot 4,500 rounds a minute, to take out the Houthi missile.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago
USS Gravely shoots down another Houthi missile over the Red SeaThe missile firing came on the same day that leaders of a militant group directed its members to halt attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Pentagon not taking Iran-backed militia pause declaration seriouslyKataib Hezbollah told its fighters Tuesday to suspend attacks on U.S troops.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Fatal drone attack similar to recent incidents in Iraq and SyriaThree U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday's attack on the Tower 22 base.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
USS Carney shoots down missile in first attack on Navy since OctoberIt's the first time the Houthis directly targeted a U.S. warship since the rebels began their attacks on shipping in October, U.S. officials said.By Jon Gambrell and Tara Copp, The Associated Press4 months ago
Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in IraqNo timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.By Meghann Myers4 months ago