Washington is investigating the deaths of US soldiers in Jordan from an Iranian attack on July 18, as confirmed by President Donald Trump, following a US Central Command report of two killed and one missing service member.
President Trump is traveling to Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in strikes tied to Iran. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny over supplemental Pentagon funding, and Arizona Republicans picked far-right nominees in key statewide primaries.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Washington's response after 11 nights of US airstrikes on Iran.
The total number of US troops killed in the armed conflict with Iran has risen to 18 after Sergeant Angel Rampersad, previously missing from a July 17 strike on a US base in Jordan, was identified. Over 500 American service members have been wounded since hostilities began.
President Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East at Dover Air Force Base. Two soldiers died in Jordan, one missing soldier from Jordan is now believed deceased, and another was killed in Iraq.
President Trump will attend a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for four U.S. service members killed in recent fighting in the Middle East, including two in Jordan, one presumed dead from Jordan attacks, and one in Iraq, amidst ongoing conflict with Iran.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate, revealing the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn and requesting $88bn in supplemental funding. Lawmakers expressed fury over rising costs, 17 American deaths, and the conflict's spiraling nature, questioning the administration's strategy and constitutional authority.
An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
The Pentagon reportedly withheld information about dozens of US service members injured in strikes in Jordan, as the New York Times cited officials. This comes amid escalating conflict with Iran, which saw two soldiers killed and four wounded in a recent strike, and a total of 427 US service members injured in the war.
President Trump vowed harsh retaliation after three US service members were killed in recent fighting with Iran, following US military strikes on Iranian sites to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-backed Houthi militants declared an embargo on Saudi Arabia, while oil prices fluctuated amid escalating conflict and disrupted shipping in the vital waterway.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes in Iran for nine consecutive nights following the deaths of three U.S. service members, two from an Iranian attack in Jordan. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer.
A study found over 1 in 8 mobile apps for US military personnel contain software from China, Russia, or other foreign nations, raising national security concerns about data harvesting and potential targeting of service members.
Former Republican U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's social media tribute to two American service members killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan, disputing his use of "sacrifice." Greene asserted the deaths were due to a war waged for Israel and oil control, echoing other conservatives' claims against the Trump administration.
The U.S. military confirmed three service members killed since Friday, with two dying in Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and one in Iraq from unexploded ordnance. These casualties follow U.S. retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions and raising concerns of an all-out war.
Three US service members were killed and others injured after Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on American military facilities in Jordan. This marks the first US fatalities since the renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran, prompting warnings of further Iranian retaliation.
The US announced another service member's death in Iraq and launched new airstrikes against Iran, targeting Revolutionary Guard facilities. Iran reported 50 killed and 517 injured. Tensions escalate with Iran's supreme leader warning of "unforgettable lessons" and the Strait of Hormuz remaining a flashpoint.
CBS News reported US service members were injured in Iranian attacks on military facilities in Jordan this week, amid ongoing retaliatory strikes. Iran claimed significant casualties and damage in Jordan and Kuwait, which the Pentagon has not confirmed.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,465 service members in the past 24 hours. The ministry detailed losses across various Russian battlegroups and reported destroyed Ukrainian equipment, including armored vehicles and artillery pieces, in multiple regions.
Taiwan has reinstated the original name for its compulsory five-day military course for graduates, previously known as "patriotic education." The change, effective July 1, aims to bolster awareness of security threats from Beijing.
Russia's FSB has prevented a large-scale dispatch of explosive devices disguised as fragrance sets intended for service members and defense industry personnel. A Russian citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence was detained and parcels containing explosives were seized.
A generator malfunction aboard the USS Nebraska submarine sickened 64 U.S. Navy service members on June 22. Exposed to diesel exhaust fumes, they experienced symptoms like coughing, headaches, and dizziness. Six were hospitalized but released; the cause is under investigation.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
South Korea's Defense Ministry plans to build housing complexes for approximately 1,230 households in Chuncheon by 2031 and a total of 7,300 nationwide by 2036 to improve living conditions for service members, particularly those in remote areas.
Veterans are strongly opposing President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a "vanity project." A lawsuit filed by veterans and an architectural historian argues that congressional authorization is required, which Trump claims he doesn't need. Critics cite traffic disruption, symbolic view obstruction, and disrespect to those buried at the cemetery.
