U.S. and Israel launch sweeping strikes on Iran as Trump announces major combat operations and urges regime change
“A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran,” Trump said in a video posted […]
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Israel as additional fighters and tankers move toward Europe and Middle East
The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptor air superiority fighters and aerial refueling tankers to Israel as the Trump administration weighs potential air operations against Iran.
Iran nears deal with China for CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles after regional clashes – Reuters
Iran is close to acquiring CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles from China, according to Reuters.
United States deploys over 300 military aircraft to Central Command area of responsibility, open sources indicate
Open-source data shows that more than 300 U.S. military aircraft are deployed to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran.
Trump says Iran developing missiles capable of reaching United States, signals openness to diplomacy
President of the United States Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Iran is developing long-range missiles that could reach U.S. territory.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
United Kingdom blocks U.S. access to British bases for potential Iran strike over legal concerns
The United Kingdom has blocked a U.S. request to use British bases for a potential strike on Iran, according to multiple British media reports.
Donald Trump weighs limited strike on Iran as U.S. forces deploy and nuclear talks hang in the balance
The Hill reports that President Donald Trump is weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepare the U.S. military for a prolonged battle if diplomacy fails.
United States deploys additional fighter aircraft and naval assets to Middle East amid ongoing talks with Iran
The United States has sent another fleet of aircraft described as essential for conducting a prolonged campaign against Iran, according to ItaMilRadar, which tracks aircraft and naval movements in the Mediterranean region.
USS Gerald R. Ford sailing to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as deployment nears record duration
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are sailing across the Atlantic Ocean and heading for the Strait of Gibraltar as they reposition for operations in the U.S. Central Command region amid heightened tensions with Iran.
United States to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate – AP
The United States will send the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East to join another carrier already in the region.
Donald Trump weighs deploying second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid Iran tensions
President Trump is considering sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to strengthen the U.S. military presence as he threatens to authorize strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails.