Scott Bessent defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Scott Bessent defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’ 14:59 UP NEXT Cuban deputy FM reacts to Trump’s threats to take over Cuba: Full interview 23:43 Chris Murphy says ending Iran war … Read more

Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended strikes on Iran’s infrastructure since the U.S and Israel’s joint operation against the country began in February, saying “sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate.” His comments came just hours after President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that he was giving Iranian leadership 48 … Read more

Cuba’s deputy foreign minister says its military is preparing for possible ‘military aggression’ from the U.S.

Cuba’s deputy foreign minister on Saturday said that the nation’s military is involved in ongoing preparations for “the possibility of military aggression” from the U.S., adding that it would be “naive” for Cuba’s leaders to ignore the possibility of conflict with the U.S. “Our military is always prepared, and in fact, it is preparing these … Read more

BTS reunites after military hiatus with historic Seoul comeback performance

SEOUL — K-pop supergroup BTS made their long awaited return to the stage Saturday with a performance at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, marking the band’s first appearance together in nearly four years. The seven-member boy group — Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — reunited after completing mandatory South Korean military service and … Read more

BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert after completing military service

The K-pop sensation BTS reunited for their first concert in nearly four years after completing their mandatory military service. Their return to the stage was celebrated by huge crowds of cheering fans that shut down central Seoul on Saturday night.   Most South Korean men have to serve in the military for roughly two years … Read more

The Latest: US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ military operations

President Donald Trump said his administration was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatened to attack tourist sites worldwide. The mixed U.S. messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock … Read more

NYC Mayor Mamdani’s wife glorified terrorists in online posts, criticized US military: report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly celebrated terrorists in a series of social media posts as a teenager and young adult as scrutiny over her online history continues.  In September 2017, Rama Duwaji, 28, posted a photo on her Tumblr account of Leila … Read more

US intel finds no China plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, despite military buildup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Despite years of warnings that China could move on Taiwan within the decade, the U.S. intelligence community now assesses that Beijing is not planning an invasion of Taiwan by 2027 and has no fixed timeline for doing so.   “The IC assesses that Chinese leaders do not … Read more

Mystery drones fly near DC-area military base as Iran tensions escalate

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. officials detected unidentified drones near a military installation in Washington, D.C., where top administration officials reportedly have been housed, as security concerns mount amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and with Iran.  Multiple drones were spotted in recent days near Fort Lesley J. McNair, where … Read more

GOP blocks Booker-led push to curb Trump’s military authority in Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans blocked yet another bid by Senate Democrats to handcuff President Donald Trump’s war authorities in Iran, in what could be an avalanche of similar moves to break through the GOP’s floor takeover. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., triggered one of several war powers resolutions Senate Democrats … Read more