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Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
Recent attacks by the U.S. and Iran have shattered a month of relative calm, with both hitting military, shipping and energy assets.
By Enas Alashray, Idrees Ali and Jana Choukeir, Reuters
Iran declares 'war situation,’ conducts military drills as US sanctions resume
Trump administration officials have publicly voiced support for overthrowing Iran’s government.
NATO chiefs urges Russia to shed light on new missile system
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Russia to provide details about a new missile system the United States and other allies claim violates an important nuclear weapons treaty.
Putin says Russia will target nations hosting US missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if the United States deploys intermediate-range missiles in Europe, Russia will have to target the nations that would host them.
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treaty
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton faces two days of high-tension talks in Moscow beginning Monday after President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons treaty.
US reportedly poised to abandon key arms control treaty with Russia
Pentagon officials have raised concerns about Russia's compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty for several years.
By Aaron Mehta
Russia conducts huge exercise with its nuclear forces
The drills are the latest in a series of war games Russia has staged.
Army leans on scientists to push the boundaries of munitions range, precision, lethality
Recent advances have doubled the range of conventional 155 mm artillery.
By Todd South
Why the CENTCOM chief says a long-term presence in Syria is not a war-footing against Iran
“I don’t think we’re seeking to go to war with Iran,” said Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the chief of U.S. Central Command.
Mattis: Russia violation of missile treaty ‘untenable’
Russia must comply, or the U.S. will need to respond, he said at a NATO meeting.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press