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Report: US Coast Guard ship denied port call in Solomons
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports.
2 US Navy ships to sail Black Sea amid Russian troop buildup near Ukraine
Amid the recent tensions, the United States notified Turkey that two U.S. warships would sail to the Black Sea on April 14 and April 15 and stay there until May 4 and May 5.
Pentagon chief on inaugural tour of Europe to shore up defense ties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday began an inaugural tour of Europe to shore up partnerships that are a cornerstone of the post-World War II order.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
SECDEF declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel
Austin is steeped in the finer points of Middle East defense and security issues.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Pentagon chief declares ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Israel
Austin's first talks in Israel since he became Pentagon chief in January come as the United States seeks to leverage Middle East diplomatic progress made by the Trump administration.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US officials raise concern about rising Russian-Ukrainian tensions
The Pentagon's press secretary said the U.S. government was aware of reports from the Ukrainian military of Russian troop movements on the eastern border, but he offered no details.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
The announcement comes as Saudi-American relations remain strained by the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the kingdom’s ongoing war in Yemen.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Amid tensions with US, Iran kicks off ground forces drill on coast of Gulf of Oman
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased amid a series of incidents stemming from Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US Navy nuclear sub
Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, the USS Georgia, which the U.S. Navy last month said had been sent to the Persian Gulf.
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq’s judiciary said.
Aircraft carrier Nimitz staying in Mideast as Iran raises uranium enrichment levels, seizes South Korean ship
The acting defense secretary cited Iranian threats against Trump and other U.S. government officials as the reason for the redeployment, without elaborating.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press