Monday’s statement marks the first time since 2012 the Navy has announced the presence of a guided-missile submarine in the Persian Gulf.
US Navy announces nuclear submarine passage of Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran
The unusual transit in the Persian Gulf’s shallow waters, aimed at underscoring American military might in the region, comes some two weeks before the anniversary of the American drone strike in …
Ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani’s death, Iran still eyeing retaliation against the United States
A top U.S. general said the revered military leader’s death had disrupted Iran’s control of armed proxy groups.
If Iran or its proxies attack Israel, they will pay heavy price – Kochavi
I am putting things in a simple way and describing the situation to our enemies as it is – our retaliation plans are prepared, and they were all practiced in advance.” …
Yemen Factions Reunite, Fight With Houthis Continues
Yemen’s fractured civil war saw a minor advancement over the weekend as two factions opposing the Iran-backed Houthi government reached a power-sharing agreement aimed at ending their continued …
US guided-missile submarine enters Persian Gulf in latest show of force to Iran
The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia has entered the Persian Gulf Monday in America’s latest deterrence mission against Iran.
How Biden Can Stop Iran’s Conservatives From Undermining the Nuclear Deal
Insisting that Iran must abandon its missile program could fall into the hardliners’ trap and make a new agreement impossible.
Iran nuclear deal signatories push for US return once Biden takes office
European powers are backing president-elect Joe Biden’s suggestion that the US returns to a landmark nuclear deal with Iran in its existing form and leave their more contentious push to expand the …
Iran Suggests U.S. Conspiracy After Mike Pompeo Blames Tehran for Embassy Attack
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, is regularly targeted by Iranian-backed militias but Tehran denied responsibility for Sunday’s rocket barrage.
World powers renew commitment to preserve Iran nuclear deal
Remaining parties to landmark 2015 deal reaffirm commitment as Iran’s nuclear programme’s chief slams a Parliament bill.