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US news

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP

World news

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

World news

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

World news

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

fromIrish Independent

4 hours ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.

fromBoston.com

US news

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP

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.

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.

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.

more#us-iran-conflict

fromwww.npr.org

4 hours 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.

US news

#ukraine

51 minutes ago

Ukraine has quietly regained the initiative and the war is shifting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukraine's battlefield outlook has shifted positively, with improved conditions and momentum according to recent assessments.

Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia's war chest

Ukraine's drone production and industrial capacity are crucial for its battlefield victories against Russia.

51 minutes ago

Ukraine has quietly regained the initiative and the war is shifting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukraine's battlefield outlook has shifted positively, with improved conditions and momentum according to recent assessments.

Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia's war chest

Ukraine's drone production and industrial capacity are crucial for its battlefield victories against Russia.

more#ukraine

#pakistan

13 hours ago

How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?

War in the Middle East exacerbates Pakistan's economic crisis, leading to fuel price hikes and mass protests.

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management

Pakistan is acting as a global crisis mediator between the US, Iran, and Gulf powers.

13 hours ago

How will Pakistan deal with the fallout from Iran war?

War in the Middle East exacerbates Pakistan's economic crisis, leading to fuel price hikes and mass protests.

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Pakistan is engaged in military operations against the Afghan Taliban while attempting to mediate in the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

How Pakistan positioned itself at the center of global crisis management

Pakistan is acting as a global crisis mediator between the US, Iran, and Gulf powers.

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.

Retirement

fromAxios

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.

fromThe Atlantic

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Hegseth asked General Randy George, who was just over halfway through his slated tenure as Army chief of staff, to step down and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told us.

Washington DC

US politics

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.

#nato

fromAxios

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Europe politics

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.

Europe news

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.

Europe politics

fromAxios

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Trump threatens to break NATO's promise over Iran war

NATO's mutual defense framework is challenged by U.S. actions regarding Iran, raising questions about the alliance's future and European security independence.

Europe news

Inside NATO's 'Sentry' missions and the urgent drive to ready for new threats

NATO has launched new 'Sentry' missions to enhance defenses in eastern and northern Europe in response to modern threats and Russian aggression.

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.

#trump

Europe news

Trump threatens Ukraine arms halt to force Europe into Hormuz coalition - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine to pressure European allies into reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

fromIndependent

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.

Europe news

Trump threatens Ukraine arms halt to force Europe into Hormuz coalition - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trump threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine to pressure European allies into reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

fromIndependent

Inside Iran's threat to make invading US ground troops wade into 'a sea of blood'

Trump's potential order to seize Iran's uranium poses a significant challenge to US military forces.

more#trump

#iraq

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.

Shia militias fighting in Iraq lash out at the US: Iran didn't start the war

Fallujah and Mosul symbolize Iraq's war legacy and ongoing conflict amid reconstruction efforts and foreign military involvement.

Is Iraq being dragged into the Iran war?

A convoy of Iraqi paramilitaries crossed into Iran, raising concerns about involvement in the Iran war, but experts deem it unlikely to impact the conflict significantly.

5 days ago

Loyalty campaign': Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war

Iraqi pro-Iran fighters delivered humanitarian aid to Iran amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

Protesters in Iraq rally against US and Israel, condemning their actions in the Middle East and calling for global unity against perceived aggression.

Shia militias fighting in Iraq lash out at the US: Iran didn't start the war

Fallujah and Mosul symbolize Iraq's war legacy and ongoing conflict amid reconstruction efforts and foreign military involvement.

Is Iraq being dragged into the Iran war?

A convoy of Iraqi paramilitaries crossed into Iran, raising concerns about involvement in the Iran war, but experts deem it unlikely to impact the conflict significantly.

5 days ago

Loyalty campaign': Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war

Iraqi pro-Iran fighters delivered humanitarian aid to Iran amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

US news

Iran war: US finds missing crew member from downed jet

1 hour ago

Missing US pilot rescued after 'heavy firefight' inside Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An American pilot missing after an F-15E was shot down over Iran has been rescued following a high-risk operation.

US news

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

US pilot rescued after fighter jet shot down over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A U.S. pilot was rescued after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, while the search for a second crew member continues.

World news

Missing US F-15E Crew Member Rescued In Iran, US Officials Say

23 hours ago

Iran shoots down an A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthog' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two U.S. military aircraft were shot down over Iran and the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

US news

Iran images appear to show land mines scattered by U.S. forces, a first in years

US news

Iran war: US finds missing crew member from downed jet

1 hour ago

Missing US pilot rescued after 'heavy firefight' inside Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An American pilot missing after an F-15E was shot down over Iran has been rescued following a high-risk operation.

US news

fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

US pilot rescued after fighter jet shot down over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A U.S. pilot was rescued after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, while the search for a second crew member continues.

World news

Missing US F-15E Crew Member Rescued In Iran, US Officials Say

23 hours ago

Iran shoots down an A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthog' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Two U.S. military aircraft were shot down over Iran and the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

US news

Iran images appear to show land mines scattered by U.S. forces, a first in years

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#iran

18 hours ago

World politics

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

US politics

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

US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Russo-Ukrainian War

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

fromThe Nation

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.

20 hours ago

Iran vows to retain control of Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran intends to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its military capabilities and rejecting any compromise regarding its strategic position.

18 hours ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.

US politics

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.

US news

Retired Lt. General Says Missing U.S. Aviator Would Be Killed on the Spot' if Iranians Apply Hegseth's No Quarter' Rule

Coordinated conflict: how the Ukraine and Iran wars are starting to overlap

The Iran and Ukraine wars are increasingly interconnected, affecting global stability and energy markets.

fromThe Nation

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.

20 hours ago

Iran vows to retain control of Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iran intends to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its military capabilities and rejecting any compromise regarding its strategic position.

more#iran

#f-15e

Pentagon confirms fighter jet shot down over Iran as rescue mission underway - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, initiating a combat search and rescue operation for its two crew members.

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.

Footage shows US fighter jet being shot down as Iran 'put bounty on pilots' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The search for a downed F-15E Strike Eagle intensifies in Iran amid escalating tensions between American and Iranian forces.

Pentagon confirms fighter jet shot down over Iran as rescue mission underway - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, initiating a combat search and rescue operation for its two crew members.

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.

Footage shows US fighter jet being shot down as Iran 'put bounty on pilots' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The search for a downed F-15E Strike Eagle intensifies in Iran amid escalating tensions between American and Iranian forces.

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#israel

22 hours ago

Israel's unchecked war machine

Israel's war against Iran is becoming prolonged, with increased censorship and a focus on messaging directly to Iranians.

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.

22 hours ago

Israel's unchecked war machine

Israel's war against Iran is becoming prolonged, with increased censorship and a focus on messaging directly to Iranians.

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.

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.

fromCalifornia Post

6 days ago

Little-known Marine battle group deployed from California to Middle East - here's what they'll do

Three warships and over 2,000 Marines from San Diego are deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts against Iran.

Washington DC

fromBusiness Insider

How Army paratroopers heading to Iran are trained to jump from airplanes

The Pentagon is deploying 2,000 Army paratroopers to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.

fromCalifornia Post

6 days ago

Little-known Marine battle group deployed from California to Middle East - here's what they'll do

Three warships and over 2,000 Marines from San Diego are deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. efforts against Iran.

more#military-deployment

fromThe Nation

The Folly of Netanyahu's War Against Iran

Netanyahu's policies against Iran may be seen as unwise and counterproductive, echoing themes from Tuchman's The March of Folly.

13 hours ago

Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon

Indonesia demands a thorough UN investigation into the deaths of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon during Israel's invasion.

fromFortune

6 days ago

The Iran and Ukraine wars are converging as combatants increasingly overlap, but 'we are still not at a true world war' | Fortune

Russia's involvement in the Iran war is deepening, merging conflicts with Ukraine and threatening broader regional escalation.

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.

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

#us-iran-relations

World news

Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

World news

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

Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

A US crew member missing after an F-15E jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

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.

more#us-iran-relations

fromThe Cipher Brief

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.

Pentagon criticises UK's 'big, bad Royal Navy' for 'refusing to get involved with Iran' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US Secretary of War criticizes the UK for not deploying naval resources to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.

fromwww.npr.org

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.

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.

fromIrish Independent

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.

fromemptywheel

Blind Spots in the Iran War - emptywheel

Delays in satellite imagery release hinder understanding of the Iran war and its implications for U.S. and allies.

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

UK is deploying additional troops and air defense systems to the Middle East to enhance regional security against Iranian threats.

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.

fromwww.bbc.com

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

UK is deploying additional troops and air defense systems to the Middle East to enhance regional security against Iranian threats.

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Donald Trump jibes over British military involvement

The UK is increasing military support in the Gulf, deploying 1,000 troops in response to threats from Iran.

more#uk-military

British troops deployed to Middle East to bolster allies against Iranian attacks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK is deploying additional troops and advanced defense systems to the Middle East to enhance regional security and support allies against threats.

#pentagon

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran as U.S. military presence increases in the region.

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran

The Pentagon is preparing for potential ground operations in Iran as U.S. military presence increases in the region.

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.

2 months ago

US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know

Trump said on Thursday that a US armada is heading towards the Gulf region with Iran being its focus. US officials said an aircraft carrier strike group and other assets are to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days. We're watching Iran. We have a big force going towards Iran, Trump said. And maybe we won't have to use it. We have a lot of ships going that direction.

World politics

fromFortune

2 weeks ago

The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there | Fortune

Iran threatened to expand attacks globally as U.S. increases military presence amid escalating Middle East conflict.