US Military Operations
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Military.comU.S. Military Says Iran Violated Ceasefire With Missile Attack on Kuwait
U.S. Central Command accused Iran of breaching the seven-week ceasefire after Kuwait intercepted ballistic missiles launched late Wednesday. The exchange followed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and renewed accusations from both sides.
ABC NewsU.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command said Monday that American forces struck missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran. The strikes occurred near Bandar Abbas during an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
thegatewaypundit.comPresident Trump Orders Military Actions Against Iran Without Congressional Approval
President Trump directed U.S. military strikes on Iran, closed the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian oil exports, and sought to compel Iranian capitulation. The actions were taken under the president's authority as commander in chief.
justsecurity.orgU.S. Releases 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Conducts Strike on ISIS Leader
The White House issued a new counterterrorism strategy in 2026 that addresses jihadist groups, cartels, and domestic threats. Days later, U.S. forces killed an ISIS deputy commander in a joint operation with Nigeria.
asiaone.comIran Releases Strait of Hormuz Maritime Boundaries
Iranian authorities released boundaries for a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S. military operations and ceasefire talks with Iran.
reason.comU.S. Military Reports Differ on School Strike During Iran Operations
U.S. officials gave conflicting accounts after a strike hit an elementary school in Minab, Iran. Reports indicate the building was struck by a U.S. missile and later described as located near military facilities.
U.S. Central Command Says School Hit in Iran Was on Active Missile Base
Admiral Brad Cooper told a congressional panel that a school struck in southern Iran on February 28 sat on an active IRGC cruise missile base. The strike killed 155 people, including 120 children, according to Iranian state media.
CENTCOM Commander: Iran Retains 10 Percent of Drone and Missile Capability
Admiral Brad Cooper told Congress that U.S. strikes have left Iran with roughly 10 percent of its prior drone and missile capability and destroyed more than 90 percent of its naval mines. Cooper directly disputed media reports citing U.S. intelligence assessments that Iran retain…
thegatewaypundit.comU.S. Forces Redirect 67 Vessels and Disable 4 in Strait of Hormuz Since April, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command reported that American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, disabled four others, and permitted 15 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since April 13. The actions form part of a naval campaign that officials described…
rediff.comU.S. Officials Say Iran Retains Significant Missile Arsenal After April Ceasefire and Failed Talks
U.S. intelligence concluded that Iran maintains thousands of missiles and attack drones capable of threatening American and partner forces despite recent military operations. The Senate fell one vote short of advancing a war powers resolution as a fragile ceasefire between the U.…
Al JazeeraU.S. Forces Escort Commercial Ships Through Strait of Hormuz After Engaging Iranian Vessels
President Trump announced Project Freedom on Monday to assist stranded ships in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leading to exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. The U.S. military reported destroying six Iranian boats and downing missiles, while Iran claimed to have struck a U.S…
koreatimes.co.krIran Launches Missiles at UAE as U.S. Destroys Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, 2026, following the U.S. announcement of Project Freedom. U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian boats and cleared a pathway through the Strait of Hormuz. Statements f…
The InterceptU.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats
The Trump administration's Operation Southern Spear has involved strikes on 54 vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since September, resulting in over 185 deaths. Officials claim the operations reduce drug flows and save lives, but experts and lawmakers dispute these asse…
thehindu.comU.S. Military Escorts Cargo Ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will launch Project Freedom on Monday to free civilian cargo ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz since the war with Iran began. The operation focuses on vessels from non-conflict countries and involves significant U.S. military assets. It…
citizen.co.zaU.S. Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites During Active Diplomatic Talks
The United States initiated a major military operation in Iran two days ago, with bombs falling on the country this weekend. Administration officials have not articulated a specific vision for the war's end. This action reflects a departure from traditional doctrines, prioritizin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Military Kills Three in Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel suspected of narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing three people and raising the campaign's death toll to at least 185. The operation, ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of U.S. Southern Command, m…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Reclassifies Medical Marijuana and Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker
The Justice Department reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions. U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean. The department also prepared denaturalization cases against 384 naturalized citizens…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Military Conducts Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels in Caribbean and Pacific, Resulting in at Least Eight Deaths
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing three people and raising the campaign's death toll to at least 181. Separate clashes in the Philippines left up to 19 Maoist guerrillas dead, while a factory explo…