US military

Trump's Iran strategy: US prepares decisive action as tensions rise in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" while US forces assemble in the Middle East.

U.S. President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.
US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US President Donald Trump says he told Netanyahu Iron Dome is 'US tech' in Davos speech

Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child

Qatar Emiri Air Force personnel load aid onto a military cargo plane headed to Syria, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, December 30, 2024.

Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer


K-9 key roles: US military can learn from IDF Oketz unit, expert says

The IDF's Oketz canine unit has played a critical role in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with its use of military dogs providing key lessons for militaries worldwide.

 IDF Oketz unit soldiers with a dog.

Man who formerly served in US Army indicted over attempts to support Hezbollah

Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, was a dual citizen of the US and Ireland and traveled to Lebanon and Syria in 2024 to attempt to join Hezbollah.

 Jack Danaher Molloy in photographs he took as part of an application process to join Hezbollah.

US strikes several Houthis targets in Yemen

CENTCOM said it struck a Houthi command center as well as storage facilities for missiles and UAVs.

 Smoke rises from the site of strikes in Sanaa, Yemen October 4, 2024.

US THAAD air defense system intercepted Friday morning Houthi missile

Lockheed Martin developed THAAD, and its primary purpose is to intercept and destroy short- and medium-range ballistic missiles.

 A Lockheed Martin Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptor is seen during the third annual "Made in America Product Showcase" on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, July 15, 2019.

US has decided to increase activity against Houthis, sources tell 'Post'

During high-level discussions within Israel’s political and security leadership, the Mossad chief reportedly called for a direct strike on Iran following Houthi attacks.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen December 20, 2024

US officials say most Northeast drone sightings are actually manned aircraft

A spate of reported drone sightings that began in New Jersey in mid-November spread in recent days to include Maryland, Massachusetts and other states.

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Alleged Russian spies targeted Ukrainian soldiers at US base, UK court hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, are accused of being part of a sophisticated spying network run by a Russian agent named Jan Marsalek.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Defense Ministry director general to discuss supply and demand of US arms to Israel

Senior American officials also firmly deny that any decision was made to delay the supply of weapons to Israel for political reasons.

 Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir in discussions with Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory.

NASA accidentally discovers hidden Cold War base beneath Greenland ice

Camp Century, the “city under the ice,” is a notable Cold War site.

 The Camp Century military base in Greenland.

Trump transition team looks to court martial US military officials - report

The incoming administration is considering charging some US military officials with charges as high as treason, according to an NBC report.

US soldiers walk near a rocket launcher missile at Basmaya military base in Baghdad