Pentagon also considers increasing other military presence in the region. The U.S. Defense Department announced it is increasing its use of fighter jets to stop Iranians from seizing…
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U.S. Deploys F-22 Raptors to the Middle East
Responding to unprofessional Russian behavior. The commander of the U.S. Central Command confirmed that the Air Force has deployed F-22 fighter jets to the Middle East as a…
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First Lady Attends Wedding of Jordan Crown Prince
Traveling to Amman was her first stop in Middle East and North African trip. First Lady Jill Biden attended the wedding of Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein on…
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Navy Launches Middle East Task Force
The move is expected to strengthen relationships in the region. The U.S. Navy has announced the creation of a new regional task force in the Middle East, known…
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Speaker McCarthy Visits Israel
He honors that nation on its 75th anniversary. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in Israel commemorating that nation’s 75th anniversary. Speaker McCarthy also met with Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Defense Secretary Says Military to Remain in Iraq
He had an unannounced meeting with the Iraqi prime minister. Two days before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin interrupted his…
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Defense Secretary Austin Travels to the Middle East
He is expected to deliver a “tough” message to Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin began a one-week visit in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan, where he met…
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Drones Attack U.S. Base in Syria
Two drones were shot down, but one got through. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday morning that three suicide drones attacked a U.S. base in Syria. Military officials…
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President Commemorates Anniversary of Attack in UAE
He continues to offer support to that nation. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden commemorated the one-year anniversary of a terrorist attack against civilians in the United Arab Emirates.…
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U.S. Navy Continues Unmanned Vessel Testing
Iranian ship attempted to confiscate drone last week. The U.S. Fifth Fleet has been testing unmanned systems that use artificial intelligence since December of last year. The Saildrone…
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