Iran Vows to Lead Gulf Security, as US Sends More Troops
President Rouhani warned that the presence of foreign forces could cause problems for the world's "energy security."
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Iran Now Using Advanced Centrifuges, Violating Nuclear Deal
Iran has begun using an array of 20 IR-6 centrifuges.
New US-Led Patrols in Persian Gulf Raise Stakes with Iran
The U.S. Navy is trying to put together a new coalition of nations to counter what it sees as a maritime threat from Iran.
Marines Use Armored Vehicle to Defend Navy Ship from Small Boats off Iranian Coast
Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were photographed this week with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck.
UK Joins US in Strait of Hormuz Naval Security Mission
Two Royal Navy warships are currently in the region, the frigate HMS Montrose and the destroyer HMS Duncan.
Report: Iran Seizes Tanker Carrying 'Smuggled Fuel'
This marks Iran's third seizure of a commercial vessel in recent weeks.
US Still Seeks Allies in Gulf Maritime Coalition
The U.S. military's main role would be to provide "maritime domain awareness" to coalition partners in vulnerable waterways.
CENTCOM: Iran Never Warned RQ-4 Drone Before Shootdown
Officials with CENTCOM say the U.S. was never "warned" before Iran took out the drone, contrary to the regime's statements.
Iran Says Fate of Seized Ship Depends on Crew 'Cooperation'
A senior official said the entire crew of the Stena Impero oil tanker was in good health.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
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All US Troops Pulling Out of Northern Syria After Turkish Fire on Special Forces
"We have reports already of indiscriminate fire landing near American forces," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.