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.
The US Army is preparing to execute four death-row service members for the first time since 1961 if approved by President Trump, who has advocated for broader use of the death penalty. Preparations include reviewing procedures and potentially transferring inmates to a federal facility in Indiana.
Germany is reportedly planning to require former military personnel to undergo mandatory training during peacetime, as outlined in a draft law. This comes amid reports of Germany preparing for a potential conflict with Russia, with experts suggesting recruitment challenges and potential public backlash.
The Pentagon is recruiting US service members to attend President Trump's birthday UFC event on the White House lawn, requiring them to meet specific physical fitness standards and pay their own way, amidst the event's exclusive access and the administration's emphasis on military fitness.
President Trump and VP Vance led Memorial Day services at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen soldiers. Trump touted military success in Operation Epic Fury, which cost 13 lives, and issued warnings to Iran via Truth Social.
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, officially honors fallen U.S. service members but has evolved into an unofficial start to summer, marked by travel and sales. Its origins trace back to the Civil War, with early observances like Decoration Day in 1868.
Memorial Day's original purpose of honoring fallen service members is often overshadowed by retail sales and summer kick-offs. For many, like Manuel Castañeda Jr., the day remains a profound remembrance of sacrifice, tracing its roots back to the Civil War and evolving through various observances and historical contexts.
At least 13 US service members died in the war with Iran, including six in a drone strike in Kuwait and six in a jet collision over Iraq. Reports suggest military officials downplayed threats and ignored requests for medical aid, raising questions about Pentagon narratives.
US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, contradicting recent statements about reducing US military presence in Europe and causing confusion among allies.
