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fromFortune
1 day ago
Washington DC

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

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fromwww.businessinsider.com
35 minutes ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromThe Walrus
14 hours ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day ago

During the rescue of the F-15 airman in Iran, the U.S. military blew up two of its own transport planes that had to be left behind | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators shot down over Iran, marking a significant military operation in enemy territory.
US Elections
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Hiding in the mountains with Iranians closing in, injured US airman had only a pistol for protection

Donald Trump praised the US military for a successful search and rescue operation that saved a missing airman.
Washington DC
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

The US surged over 150 aircraft into Iran for a high-risk rescue and used deception to trick Iranian forces

A complex rescue mission involving 155 US aircraft successfully recovered two downed airmen in Iran after an F-15E was shot down.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Veteran Rips Trump For Threatening Civilian Targets in Iran: It's a War Crime'

Threatening to bomb Iran's infrastructure could constitute war crimes, according to a U.S. Air Force veteran's perspective on President Trump's rhetoric.
#israel
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Up to 1.2 million people forced to flee as Israel pummels Lebanon

Israeli attacks have displaced nearly 1.2 million people in Lebanon, causing repeated trauma and significant casualties since March 2.
France politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Israel prepares major invasion of southern Lebanon, to the despair of its inhabitants: Entire families are arriving dead'

The Israeli army intensifies its offensive in southern Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

Israeli military threatens to destroy bridges in southern Lebanon, aiming to isolate the region amid ongoing ground invasion and attacks.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Up to 1.2 million people forced to flee as Israel pummels Lebanon

Israeli attacks have displaced nearly 1.2 million people in Lebanon, causing repeated trauma and significant casualties since March 2.
France politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Israel prepares major invasion of southern Lebanon, to the despair of its inhabitants: Entire families are arriving dead'

The Israeli army intensifies its offensive in southern Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

Israeli military threatens to destroy bridges in southern Lebanon, aiming to isolate the region amid ongoing ground invasion and attacks.
#middle-east-conflict
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says

Air strikes killed two PMF fighters in northern Iraq hours after Kataib Hezbollah announced a conditional five-day suspension of attacks on the US embassy.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says

Air strikes killed two PMF fighters in northern Iraq hours after Kataib Hezbollah announced a conditional five-day suspension of attacks on the US embassy.
#war-crimes
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says

UN states that deliberately attacking civilians or civilian objects in Israeli strikes on Lebanon constitutes war crimes under international humanitarian law.
Retirement
fromAxios
4 days ago

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George was nominated by President Biden in 2023 but was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

At least 14 people killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel engage in escalating military actions, resulting in casualties and significant strikes across Lebanon and northern Israel.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
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Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

fromFortune
3 days ago
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At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
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Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

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fromFortune
3 days ago

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

Iran shot down two U.S. military planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with one service member rescued and another missing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Every night they are bombarding': at border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home

Iranians are fleeing to Turkey due to war and regime oppression, expressing hope for change and relief from the current government.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE

Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception killed a Bangladeshi national in Fujairah, UAE amid ongoing regional tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Cancer drug facility, religious site hit in Israeli-US strikes on Iran

Israeli-US strikes have damaged Iran's Tofigh Daru pharmaceutical company, impacting drug production amid escalating tensions and violence in the region.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Bomb back to the Stone Age': US history of threats and carpet bombing

Threats of carpet bombing by the US, including Trump's remarks on Iran, reflect a longstanding military strategy that raises legal and ethical concerns.
SF parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Military Families Once Again Brace for a Knock

Tyler Simmons, a dedicated Air Force technical sergeant, died in a plane crash, leaving his family to navigate profound grief and loss.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
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#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Ukraine: 'Massive' Russian air strikes kill at least 14

Russia's air attacks on Ukraine resulted in at least 14 deaths, with Kharkiv facing significant drone and missile strikes.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 people; nearly 20 animals die in fire

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine resulted in five deaths, 36 injuries, and the destruction of a veterinary clinic, killing nearly 20 animals.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike

Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strike, claiming Pakistan was targeting hospitals and civilian sites to perpetrate horrors. He emphasised that those killed were innocent civilians and addicts. We strongly condemn this crime and consider such an act to be against all accepted principles and a crime against humanity.
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#f-15e
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

The second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet was rescued by US forces after a two-day search in southwest Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US rescues second crew member of downed F-15E fighter jet from Iran

The second crew member of a downed F-15E fighter jet was rescued by US forces after a two-day search in southwest Iran.
#us-iran-conflict
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago
World news

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US news

BREAKING: Approximately 150 US Troops Wounded in Iran Conflict

Approximately 150 American troops have been wounded in the U.S. conflict with Iran, significantly exceeding the Pentagon's previously disclosed figure of 8 seriously wounded service members, with 7 soldiers killed in combat.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian forces race to recover missing pilot from downed jet; Israel bombards Beirut

The US-Iran conflict escalates with military actions, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic sites, impacting global energy supplies.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel's unending attacks in Lebanon push country's population to the brink

Millions of civilians in Lebanon are suffering due to renewed Israeli aggression amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea

On 31 March at around 18:00 Moscow time, contact was lost with the An-26 military transport aircraft whilst it was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#israeli-airstrikes
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Even Top US Jets Face Risks: F-15 Incident Highlights Complex Airspace Over Iran

The F-15, despite its success, faces risks in contested airspace, highlighted by recent incidents and historical losses to ground defenses.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

140 U.S. service members injured in Iran war

Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said eight service members are still listed as severely injured and are "receiving the highest level of medical care." He added that most of the injuries have been minor, and 108 of those wounded have returned to duty.
US Elections
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues

Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March have killed over 1,000 people including 40 healthcare workers, with UN and rights groups stating the bombardment may constitute war crimes.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

The UNSC will vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats and international opposition.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
#israel-lebanon-conflict
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon

Israel's intensified military operations in Lebanon have displaced over one million people and killed at least 886 since March 2, violating the November 2024 ceasefire.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon

Israel escalated military operations in Lebanon with strikes on central Beirut, killing nearly 700 people and displacing over 800,000 civilians in an intensifying conflict with Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More than 120 killed in Israel's Lebanon attacks as Beirut, south, east hit

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed at least 123 people this week, while Hezbollah urged Israeli residents to evacuate border towns and claimed attacks on Israeli forces.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Mapping Israeli attacks and the displacement of one million in Lebanon

Israel's intensified military operations in Lebanon have displaced over one million people and killed at least 886 since March 2, violating the November 2024 ceasefire.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon

Israel escalated military operations in Lebanon with strikes on central Beirut, killing nearly 700 people and displacing over 800,000 civilians in an intensifying conflict with Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More than 120 killed in Israel's Lebanon attacks as Beirut, south, east hit

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed at least 123 people this week, while Hezbollah urged Israeli residents to evacuate border towns and claimed attacks on Israeli forces.
#military-aircraft-crash
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 weeks ago

US Warplane Down, French Soldier Killed In Iraq As Iran War Effects Spread

The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury. A statement said the crash was not the result of hostile or friendly fire and involved one other refueling plane. The second plane landed safely in Israel, officials said. A US official, speaking to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, said the KC-135 that crashed had as many as six service members on board.
France politics
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Iran hits tanker off coast of Qatar, Kuwait airport and Israel kills 5 in Beirut attack

The Independent provides critical reporting on key issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and international conflicts without paywalls.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon as Israeli invasion intensifies

UNIFIL confirmed the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with the projectile's origin still unknown.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Israel pounds Lebanon, targets residential building in central Beirut

Israel conducted a strike on a residential building in central Beirut without warning, killing at least one person, as the conflict with Hezbollah has displaced nearly 700,000 people with disproportionate casualties favoring Israel.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Secrecy around UK military civilian harm risks undermining public confidence'

Secrecy about how the UK investigates civilian deaths in military campaigns risks undermining public confidence and lacks published procedures unlike the US.
#iraq
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

A heinous crime': Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar

Aerial attacks in Iraq killed seven PMF fighters, escalating tensions amid US-Iran conflict and prompting Iraq to summon ambassadors over the strikes.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Iraq mourns its dead after worst strike against its army since the start of the war: Why did the Americans attack us?'

A U.S. airstrike on an Iraqi army base in Habbaniyah resulted in seven deaths and numerous injuries, raising tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

A heinous crime': Air strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar

Aerial attacks in Iraq killed seven PMF fighters, escalating tensions amid US-Iran conflict and prompting Iraq to summon ambassadors over the strikes.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Two teenagers killed in Shiraz, two dead in Abu Dhabi as Iran war expands

Escalating US-Israel strikes in Iran lead to civilian casualties and increased regional tensions amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

At least three Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone strikes in war-battered Gaza, nearly two and a half years into Israel's genocidal war on the enclave, as severely limited medical evacuations restarted through the Rafah border crossing. Doctors at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said two people were killed in a drone strike in the Zeitoun neighbourhood, in the eastern part of Gaza City.
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#us-military-casualties
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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

Over 200 U.S. troops have been wounded or injured across seven Middle Eastern countries during military operations against Iran, with traumatic brain injuries being the primary cause.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries

Over 200 U.S. troops have been wounded or injured across seven Middle Eastern countries during military operations against Iran, with traumatic brain injuries being the primary cause.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call extrajudicial'

Senior defence official Joseph Humire said that 47 narco-trafficking vessels have been struck in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since the campaign began in September, in a written statement to members of the US Congress. Asked by lawmakers on Tuesday whether the quantity of drugs entering the US has gone down, Humire stated that the movement of drug-trafficking vessels had decreased by 20 percent in the Caribbean.
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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq 'now' as attacks mount | Fortune

The US Embassy in Baghdad ordered all Americans to leave Iraq immediately due to escalating attacks from Iran-aligned militia groups amid ongoing regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Four confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq

A KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq killing four crew members, while Israeli leaders acknowledge uncertainty about toppling Iran's regime despite military efforts.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

US Special Operations Forces aircraft deploy from RAF Mildenhall as war intensifies in Middle East - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Special Operations Forces MC-130J aircraft deployed from RAF Mildenhall equipped with advanced radar for low-level missions supporting Middle East operations amid escalating Iran tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rescue effort under way as US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq

A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The United States has surged a large number of aircraft into the Middle East to take part in operations against Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

How do you track a war in real time?

Real-time open-source intelligence tools democratize military information access, fundamentally shifting narrative control and accountability in modern conflict reporting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

You're stuck in that airplane until you land safely, the veteran Australian pilot says. Amid the expanding war in Iran with missiles piercing the skies over the Middle East pilots' regimented routes have been thrown into chaos. They've been forced to turn planes around mid-flight or squeeze into narrowing air corridors, with hundreds of lives in their hands.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Conducted Lethal Boat Strike With Aircraft Disguised as Civilian Plane

Disguising military aircraft as civilian planes constitutes perfidy and can be a war crime under international law and U.S. military rules.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US launches large-scale' attacks against ISIL in Syria after deadly ambush

US forces carried out Operation Hawkeye Strike — large-scale attacks across Syria targeting ISIL — in retaliation for a Palmyra ambush that killed American personnel.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

One in three soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war were non-US military

3,609 military personnel died in combat in Afghanistan (2001–2021); 1,144 were non‑U.S., with the United Kingdom suffering 457 deaths.
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