Iran’s drone swarms challenge US air defenses as troops in Middle East face rising threats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cheap Iranian drone attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rapidly expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, as thousands of U.S. troops stationed across the region face an escalating aerial threat that is testing the limits of traditional missile defenses. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said … Read more

New details on extent of U.S. troops’ injuries during Kuwait attack

An Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members in the early hours of the war with Iran was more severe than has previously been revealed, with dozens suffering injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources told CBS News. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link

Trump not ruling out ground troops as Iran war enters second week

Trump not ruling out ground troops as Iran war enters second week – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House says there are no current plans to put boots on the ground in Iran, but cautions President Trump is keeping his options on the table as the fighting enters a second week. Nikole Killion … Read more

Trump oversees return of fallen American troops amid war with Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT On the frontlines in Lebanon 01:42 Deadly tornadoes rip through multiple states 02:10 Did Nancy Guthrie’s abductor potentially use a Wi-Fi jammer? 01:35 Sources: Deadly strike on Iranian school likely from U.S. munition 02:03 Oil prices surge at … Read more

Trump has privately shown serious interest in U.S. ground troops in Iran

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has privately expressed serious interest in deploying U.S. troops on the ground inside of Iran, according to two U.S. officials, a former U.S. official and another person with knowledge of the conversations. Trump has discussed the idea of deploying ground troops with aides and Republican officials outside the White House … Read more

Leavitt says ground troops in Iran not currently being considered, doesn’t rule it out

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would not rule out the possibility of the U.S. sending ground troops to Iran, though she said Wednesday it is not being considered at the moment. During the first White House press briefing since Operation Epic Fury was launched, a reporter … Read more

Pentagon honors American troops killed in Operation Epic Fury: ‘Never be forgotten’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine shared the names of four of the six fallen U.S. service members killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. “It is with profound sadness and gratitude that I share the names of four of the … Read more

Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border 00:39 UP NEXT U.S. military: Kuwait mistakenly shot down three jets 00:20 Commercial plane seen taking off amid Beirut explosions 00:23 More than 100 killed in strike on an … Read more

Military officials question fortifications at site where U.S. troops were killed in Iranian strike

The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, three U.S. military officials with direct knowledge of Iran’s attack told CBS News. At least six Americans were killed in a strike on a tactical operations center … Read more