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US Considers Using Mother of All Bombs Against Iran Facilities
As US military planners weigh using the 21,600-pound MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites, analysts raise doubts about the weapon's underground capability.
Trump Approves Firing-Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
US President Donald Trump has authorized the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad, marking the first military death sentence carried out since 1961.
US destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers and imposed new sanctions on Iran's aviation sector following missile attacks on naval vessels.
Trump declares Strait of Hormuz US territory amid Iran tensions
During a campaign rally in South Carolina, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz American territory, escalating tensions with Iran.
US military strikes Iran for 13th night as oil prices top $100 per barrel
The U.S. launched strikes against military and commercial sites in Iran following Houthi attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since May.
Trump vows Iran will pay for deaths of 17 US soldiers
Following recent U.S. casualties, President Donald Trump has pledged retribution against Iran as regional tensions intensify and ceasefire efforts stall.
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack on Jordan base
A deadly Iranian strike on a base in Jordan has left two U.S. troops dead and one missing, marking a significant escalation in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
US launches third straight day of strikes on Iran as Trump reinstates bl…
President Trump has ordered a naval blockade and proposed a 20% shipping toll in the Strait of Hormuz following three days of U.S. military strikes. The escalation follows the collapse of a June ceasefire and has resulted in a surge in global oil prices.