Iranian naval forces began military exercises Monday in the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz, the day before a second round of talks with the United States for a nuclear deal amid heightened tensions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s ...

The Pentagon is feeling the financial squeeze and is struggling in some cases to carry out routine training and maintenance amid its ongoing operations against Iran, with uniformed military leaders pressing Congress to support additional funding.

The Pentagon is facing mounting financial strain as Iran war-related spending reportedly crosses $29 billion, forcing concerns over delayed maintenance, cancelled training exercises and operational cutbacks.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Iran launched a new agency to formally control passage through the Strait of Hormuz, vetting vessels and collecting tolls despite international law concerns about freedom ...

• War negotiations: The US expects a response tonight from Iran on a proposal to end the war, President Donald Trump said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio added he hopes “it’s a serious offer.” • Strait of Hormuz: Trump said the US might resume a ...

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says multiple waves of missiles fired at northern Israel are "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes." The Israel Defence Forces says it has detected the launch of a missile also from Yemen toward Israeli territory.