Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky

A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.

7th US service member dies in war with Iran, Pentagon says

A seventh U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s initial wave of attacks across the Middle East, the Pentagon said Sunday. 

US, Iran clash over whether sunk warship was armed

The U.S. and Iran are offering sharply conflicting accounts of the March 4 sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

NYPD officer dies during deployment in Kuwait

Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.

Live updates: Iran names new supreme leader; US announces 7th service member death

The U.S. and Israel vowed Sunday to press ahead with the massive military operation, which has rippled across the region and appears to have no end in sight.

Another US service member dies during Iran operation
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Early reports this weekend indicate another U.S. service member has died amid ongoing military operations against Iran. This loss follows a recent attack in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). According to a post from CENTCOM, “Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.” 

CENTCOM issues warning to Iranian civilians
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We are learning more about conflict in the Middle East which began on Feb. 28 with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Reports from local officials indicate that the bombardments have since killed at least 1,230 people in Iran, more than 300 in Lebanon, and about a dozen in Israel. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about what comes next for the region with Sinan Ciddi, a Senior Fellow on Turkey at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington D.C. 

Massive flames, smoke blanket Tehran after strike
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Video circulating social media and shared by Fox News Correspondent Trey Yingst on "X" shows massive flames and thick smoke engulfing Tehran after a strike hit an oil refinery. 

US military: Is there a draft in 2026?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.

Ian Huntley, notorious child killer, dies after prison attack

Ian Huntley, a 52-year-old former school caretaker and one of Britain’s most notorious child killers, has died days after a fellow inmate attacked him in prison.

Live updates: Russia helping Iran as war death toll rises

The death toll continues to rise in the war with Iran. At least 1,230 people are dead in Iran, more than 200 in Lebanon and around a dozen in Israel have been killed, along with six U.S. troops.

Gas prices surge as Iran conflict continues
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GasBuddy's Patrick de Haan joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the jump in gas prices as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the global oil supply. The U.S. and Israel first launched strikes against Iran last week. 

'Biggest bombing campaign' against Iran expected Fri.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Larry Kudlow on Fox Business that Friday night will be the 'biggest bombing campaign' yet by the United States against Iran. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of 'biggest bombing campaign' in Iran

U.S. Central Command say American forces control the skies as Operation Epic Fury continues to eliminate the Iranian regime's mobile missile launch capabilities.

Assessing Iran’s military capabilities during conflict
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LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with political scientist Ben Radd, after Qatar's Defense Ministry reported that it intercepted a drone attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base. The Al Udeid Air Base is also the headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. Ongoing conflict against Iran has now caused oil prices to rally following the latest escalations in the Middle East. Treasury yields also jumped with worries that higher inflation could keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates. 

US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela
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We have learned this Thursday that the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The news of the reversal came from a State Department media note issued Thursday. "The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," according to the State Department. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with National Security Analyst, Hal Kempfer, as the U.S. and Venezuela look to begin new joint ventures in South America. 

World energy markets react as Iran strikes continue
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We are learning from new reports that Iran launched new attacks Thursday on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The ongoing conflict has had wide-ranging impacts on the world’s energy markets. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the evolving situation with Omar Qudrat, a former U.S. Department of Defense official and counter-terrorism prosecutor. Qudrat previously told Fox News, “as to global effects, Iran’s energy has always made its regime globally significant.” 

Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies

Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.