Latest "War with Iran" stories

Trump tweets that he’s instructed the Navy to ‘destroy’ any Iranian gunboats that harass US warships

“I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,” Trump tweeted.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Paratroopers to replace Marines at US Embassy in Baghdad

It is unclear the size of the force sent to the embassy or the timeline for their arrival.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Army says text messages saying ‘You’ve been selected for the military draft’ are fake

“We have forwarded it on to our security personnel and they’re looking into it," Army Recruiting's chief spokeswoman said.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

No cellphones, laptops were allowed to go with Army 82nd paratroopers deploying to Middle East

The move was made to ensure operational security was maintained during the emergency deployment, which saw 3,500 paratroopers from 1st Brigade Combat Team fly out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

In Iraq pullout plan, Esper says DoD has made ‘no decision whatsoever’

“In order to conduct this task, Coalition Forces are required to take certain measures to ensure that the movement out of Iraq is conducted in a safe and efficient manner."

By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman

3 years ago

Trump says tweet serves as ‘notification’ to Congress that US may 'quickly & fully strike back’ against Iran

Trump’s assertion on Twitter Sunday that he can use social media to inform Congress of future military actions against Iran is likely to cause further tensions between lawmakers and the White House.

By Shawn Snow and Leo Shane III

3 years ago