Pentagon Identifies Soldier Killed in Iran War as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, the 17th service member to be named, was killed during the disposal of a drone in northern Iraq.
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Houthis Threaten to Block Saudi Ships in Red Sea
Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen rallied on Monday after it said it would block Saudi ships in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.
Lives Lost
We look at the American casualties in the war with Iran.
As the Iran War Escalates, Is the U.S. Hiding Its Toll?
Officials said dozens of U. S. service members have been injured in the war this month.
Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening up a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.
White House Says New Air Force One Will Be Out of Service for a Month for ‘Upgrades’
The White House press secretary said the unspecified “enhancements” would take place this fall. The plane has been under scrutiny over whether it has sufficient defensive capabilities.
U.S. and Iran Signal Willingness to Resume Negotiations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iranian foreign ministry officials hinted at an openness to resume negotiations on Monday as the countries continue to exchange blows.
G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress
Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight.
Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader
Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.
Soaring Egg Prices Are Hitting China Hard
China consumes more eggs per capita than almost every other country, so a recent spike in costs is touching a nerve.
Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War
Central Command is not required to release information about injured troops, especially when they quickly return to duty, a military official said.
A.I. Drones Are Coming. We Are Not Ready.
World leaders are marching us toward an uncertain era of new warfare — fast.
Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said that Iran has signaled it wants to negotiate with the United States, even as the two sides escalated their attacks.
Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
U. S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.
Oil Prices Cross $90 a Barrel as U.S.-Iran Conflict Widens
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.
The U.S. Is Sending More Warplanes to the Middle East, Officials Say
F-16 and F-35 jets were en route to the region from Europe, according to U. S. officials who were not authorized to speak publicly.
The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead.
Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan. , and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are still visible on the streets.
A Modest Proposal for the Strait Dispute: A Shared Pact Among Gulf States
A London-based research group has invoked a now-defunct European pact on coal and steel to suggest forming a coalition of countries that would share control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War
Four Iranian attacks in five days have targeted U. S. troops in Jordan, U.
Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16
President Trump has vowed to avenge the deaths of any U. S. military personnel, and retaliatory strikes are almost certain.