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December 18, 2024 | |

U.S. Strikes Houthi Command Center Amid Continuing Threats to International Shipping, Israel

Control Center Coordinated Houthi Operations: U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against a command center operated by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in the Yemeni capital...

August 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 23, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Kills at Least Six Hezbollah Operatives in Four Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon | IDF Operations Continue in Southern and Central Gaza; IAF Strikes Some 30 Targets in Past Day | IDF...

August 22, 2024 | |

U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Middle East

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group entered the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on August 21 amidst the continued threat of a potential Iranian attack against...

June 17, 2024 | |

U.S. Navy Rescues Crew of Greek-Owned Ship Attacked by Houthi Rebels

U.S. naval forces rescued a civilian crew from a Greek-owned merchant ship struck by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said on June 16....

November 27, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US: Houthis’ maritime attacks put international shipping at risk

It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.

November 7, 2023 | |

Pentagon Deploys Ohio-Class Guided Missile Submarine to the Middle East 

Latest Developments  An Ohio-class guided missile submarine (SSGN) arrived in the Middle East on November 5, according to a press release by the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. Capable of carrying...

October 18, 2023 | |

U.S. Surges Additional Combat Forces to the Middle East

The Pentagon confirmed on October 17 that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin approved the extension of the Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Eastern Mediterranean. Likewise, Washington...

October 11, 2023 | |

False Alarm of Hezbollah Aircraft Infiltration Underlines Israeli Concern of Multi-Front War

Reports of aircraft infiltration and rocket fire on Israel’s northern border on October 11 turned out to be a false alarm caused by Israel’s automated threat detection system....

October 10, 2023 | |

Army Secretary Calls on Congress to Ensure Pentagon Can Aid Israel, Ukraine 

Latest Developments  U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth on October 9 urged Congress to ensure the Pentagon has adequate resources to provide military aid to both Israel and Ukraine. The Pentagon...

October 10, 2023 | |

U.S. Rushes Weapons to Israel — With More to Come

The United States is surging the transfer of weapons to Israel in the wake of the horrific October 7 terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas. A senior Pentagon official stated on October...

October 9, 2023 | |

In Support of Israel, U.S. Sends Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Eastern Mediterranean

The United States announced on October 8 that it is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel. The naval force includes...

October 15, 2019 | Bradley Bowman, Mikhael Smits 

In Effort to Deter Iran, DOD Deploys Additional Forces to Saudi Arabia

In response to continued threats from Iran and a request from Riyadh, the Pentagon announced Friday the deployment of additional U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia. Washington is seeking to strengthen U.S. combat...

May 7, 2019 | Bradley Bowman, Andrew Gabel

U.S. Deploys Carrier Strike Group to Counter Iran

The Trump administration has dispatched the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike G...