As Trump Considers Second Iran Attack, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.
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First U.S. Troops Land in Nigeria for Trump-Led Christian Mission
The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile strike on Christmas Day.
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
How Computer Warfare Is Becoming Part of the Pentagon’s Arsenal
The military tested a new approach in Venezuela and during strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Trinidadian Families File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Boat Strike by U.S. Military
The case tests the Trump administration’s argument that its extrajudicial killings of people suspected of smuggling drugs at sea have been lawful.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Issues Rare Invitation to Foreign Military Heads
Top military leaders from 34 countries plan to discuss improving efforts in the Western Hemisphere to fight drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations.
C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro
A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.
Israel and Arab Nations Ask Trump to Refrain From Attacking Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel asked the president to postpone any planned attack. Israeli and Arab officials fear Iran could retaliate by striking their countries.
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”
What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.