The US-Iran conflict is escalating, with attacks on military targets and critical infrastructure, and three US service members killed. Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to rising US gas prices. An expert discusses the unraveling agreement, regional impact, and potential for renewed diplomacy.
The U.S. military identified 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales as two soldiers killed in Jordan last week while supporting operations against the Islamic State group, bringing the total U.S. deaths in the conflict with Iran to 17.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's alleged secret visit to UAE, denied by UAE, amid Iran tensions and normalization of Israel-UAE relations under Abraham Accords
The Pentagon announced Friday that the US will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next 6-12 months, fulfilling President Trump's threat amid a diplomatic clash with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US war with Iran. The withdrawal represents 14% of the 36,000 American service members stationed in Germany, which hosts key US military facilities including Ramstein Air Base and the headquarters of US European and Africa commands. Democrats in Congress and defense analysts criticized the move as benefiting Russia and weakening US security interests.
Veterans and military families occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington D.C. to protest the U.S. war with Iran, resulting in 66 arrests. The demonstration, organized by groups including About Face and Veterans For Peace, drew participants concerned about parallels to the Iraq war. Since the war began on Feb. 28, approximately 50,000 American troops have been deployed, with 13 killed and 400 wounded. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 60% of Americans disapprove of the military strikes.
