Donald Trump involved US military leaders in diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. This approach sparked debate among national security and diplomacy experts.
Donald Trump used military leaders in diplomatic negotiations, sending the US commander-in-chief in the Middle East to talks on Iran's nuclear program. The Secretary of the Army became a key negotiator for ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
In the Arabian Sea, the US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The drone was maneuvering towards the ship 500 miles off the coast of Iran.
US President Donald Trump is considering a new large-scale strike on Iran. This comes after talks on its nuclear program and ballistic missiles yielded no results.
The American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has entered the waters of the US Central Command in the Indian Ocean. This occurred amid growing threats from Iran, which is reportedly preparing for military action.
The US has successfully transferred 150 ISIS militants from Syria to Iraq. This move is part of a plan to relocate up to 7,000 prisoners amid instability in the region.
The US is deploying M1 Abrams tanks and M2A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to the Middle East to protect facilities. The equipment was delivered by strategic airlift for rapid response to threats.
The US has called on Syria to halt its offensive in the north of the country, where Syrian forces have clashed with Kurdish SDF units. The conflict has escalated due to strategic positions and oil fields along the Euphrates River.
US Central Command eliminated Bilal Hassan al-Jasim, an ISIS leader responsible for the December 13 attack in Palmyra that killed two American servicemen and a translator. This airstrike is part of the US campaign against terrorists in the region.
Senior US officials are concerned about a possible Syrian offensive against Kurdish forces, which could destabilize Syria. Washington threatens to reinstate sanctions against Damascus if the situation escalates.
The US is increasing its military presence in the Middle East by redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This comes amid possible retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of Taha al-Zubi, known as Abu Omar Tibiya, ISIS's "wali" of Damascus, during a "carefully planned" operation. A suicide belt and weapons were seized from him; the US Army Central Command did not confirm the operation.
US forces have launched a large-scale strike against ISIS infrastructure and weapons facilities in Syria. This is in response to the attack on US and allied forces on December 13.
The Pentagon plans to downgrade several major headquarters of the US armed forces and shift the balance of power among top generals. This will lead to the most significant changes in the military hierarchy in decades.
US President Donald Trump has announced "very serious retaliation" after two US servicemen and one civilian were killed in Syria. The attack, which the US blames on the Islamic State group, took place in an uncontrolled part of the country.
US forces, in conjunction with the Syrian Ministry of Interior, located and destroyed over 15 ISIS weapons caches in southern Syria. The operation, which lasted from November 24 to 27, eliminated over 130 mortars, rockets, machine guns, anti-tank mines, and materials for making explosive devices.
The US plans to build a large military base in the Israeli Otef-Azza region, adjacent to the Gaza Strip. The base will be able to accommodate 10,000 troops to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
The United States plans to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to monitor a potential security agreement between Syria and Israel. This move is part of US efforts to mediate negotiations between the two countries.
The US and Qatar have opened the region's first bilateral Joint Air Defense Command Post at Al Udeid Air Base. This decision was made after Iranian shelling of the base and the expansion of military cooperation.
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Israel to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The team will also facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, logistics, and security.
US Central Command reported the elimination of Omar Abdul Kader, a high-ranking ISIS militant who posed a direct threat to the US. His elimination disrupts the terrorist organization's ability to plan new terrorist attacks.
During a raid in Syria, the US military eliminated one of the top ISIS leaders, Dia Zauba Muslih al-Hardani, and his two adult sons. Three children and three women who were at the scene were not harmed.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said U.S. airstrikes on Iran were an "incredible and overwhelming success," destroying the country's nuclear program. The operation, carried out on Trump's orders, targeted only Iran's nuclear facilities, not its troops or people.
US intelligence believes that Iran has not made a final decision on creating nuclear weapons, but is close to it. Tehran may accelerate the process in case of an attack or the killing of its leader.
The US is evacuating diplomats and their families from the Middle East due to tensions between Iran and Israel. The State Department is preparing to order the evacuation of non-essential personnel from embassies.
The commander-in-chief of the US troops stated that he had given Trump options for striking Iran. The army is ready to act if it receives the appropriate order against the background of tension between the US and Iran.
As a result of the bombing of the Ras Issa oil port in Yemen, the death toll has risen to 74, with another 171 people injured. The US says the aim was to destroy a source of fuel for the Houthis.
The US Department of Defense is preparing a plan for the complete withdrawal of troops from Syria within 30-90 days. There are currently about 2,000 US troops in the country, including 1,100 temporary rotational forces.
The US Central Command released a video of Tomahawk cruise missiles being launched at Houthi targets in Yemen on December 31. The strikes targeted command, production, and weapons storage facilities.
The missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly shot down an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from its own strike group. Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one suffered minor injuries.
