US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating.
Why Kharg Island matters to Iran, and why the U.S. is targeting it
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Kidnapped American journalist released by Iran-backed Iraqi militia
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.
Rubio revokes visas, green cards of Iranian nationals linked to regime
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards and visas of at least four Iranian nationals with ties to the current or former Iranian government.
The Trump administration has revoked the green cards and visas of at least four Iranian nationals with ties to the current or former Iranian government.
Trump details daring rescue of downed US airman in Iran
President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation to rescue a downed airman in Iran.
Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Trump issues profanity-laced Iran threat on Easter
We are now watching as the war between the U.S. and Iran enters its 37th day this Sunday. This comes as fighting continues despite President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran had been "completely decimated." Reports indicate that Iranian officials have warned that further attacks could have catastrophic regional consequences, raising fears of a broader crisis in the Middle East. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Ahmad Sharawi, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who focuses on Middle East affairs.
We are now watching as the war between the U.S. and Iran enters its 37th day this Sunday. This comes as fighting continues despite President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran had been "completely decimated." Reports indicate that Iranian officials have warned that further attacks could have catastrophic regional consequences, raising fears of a broader crisis in the Middle East. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Ahmad Sharawi, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who focuses on Middle East affairs.
U.S. airman rescued from behind enemy lines in Iran
We are learning more this Sunday after a social media post from President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued. President Trump wrote that the "respected colonel" is injured but "will be just fine," adding that he took refuge "in the treacherous mountains of Iran." A second crew member was rescued earlier. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jason O. Harris as Trump and members of the military are expected to hold a press conference at the White House on Monday.
We are learning more this Sunday after a social media post from President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued. President Trump wrote that the "respected colonel" is injured but "will be just fine," adding that he took refuge "in the treacherous mountains of Iran." A second crew member was rescued earlier. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jason O. Harris as Trump and members of the military are expected to hold a press conference at the White House on Monday.
Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'
The daring U.S. military rescue of a seriously wounded airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.
The daring U.S. military rescue of a seriously wounded airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.
Missing F-15 airman rescued after jet downed in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. service member who went missing after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran has been rescued, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
A U.S. service member who went missing after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran has been rescued, President Donald Trump said in a social media post.
Live updates: Trump warns Iran will 'be living in Hell' in profanity-laced threat
Sunday marks 37 days since the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.
Sunday marks 37 days since the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.
Iran war latest: FOX News reports downed airman rescued after F-15E shot down in Iran
The war against Iran enters its 36th day Saturday as President Trump requests $1.5 trillion in military spending.
The war against Iran enters its 36th day Saturday as President Trump requests $1.5 trillion in military spending.
US loses military jets to enemy fire for first time in over 20 years, ret. general tells AP
The downing of American fighter jets in the skies over Iran this week marks the first time in decades that the United States lost a military warplane to enemy fire, according to a retired Air Force general.
The downing of American fighter jets in the skies over Iran this week marks the first time in decades that the United States lost a military warplane to enemy fire, according to a retired Air Force general.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran
The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.
The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.
2 US military planes downed in combat against Iran Friday: reports
A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.
A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.
US military SERE training - How service members are trained to survive
The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments.
The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments.
What to know about the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft
The U.S. Air Force says F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are used in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and its electronic systems allow the aircraft to fly day and night at low altitude, in all weather conditions.
The U.S. Air Force says F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are used in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and its electronic systems allow the aircraft to fly day and night at low altitude, in all weather conditions.