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U.S. Army soldiers conduct preflight checks and load cargo onto CH-47 Chinooks Aug. 27, 2023, at al-Asad air base, Iraq.

Iranian-backed group vows to expand conflict if US airstrikes continue

U.S. fighter jets struck a Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a command-and-control node south of Baghdad on Tuesday, two defense officials said.

By Tara Copp, AP and Kareem Chehayeb, AP

14 days ago

The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces

Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.

By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

House passes Israel military aid bill

The House advanced a $14 billion Israel aid bill along party lines after Republicans added IRS cuts and more Dems call for a humanitarian pause.

By Bryant Harris

5 weeks ago

US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel

Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.

By Bryant Harris

5 weeks ago

Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago