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American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East
A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens
Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence
Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war
Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis
IRGC unveils new map of Strait of Hormuz as shipping remains at standstill
It was not immediately clear whether and to what extent the IRGC-claimed area of control has changed, with Trump saying the US would begin efforts to free up shipping.
US denies Iranian strike on US Navy, Trump rejects 14-point plan
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Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post'
The denial comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-aligned Fars News Agency claimed that two missiles had hit a United States Navy frigate, forcing it to turn back.
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th.
US Navy's $99.7M AI deal could teach drones to detect Iranian mines in days, not years
President Trump has said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait, with Domino's software able to teach underwater drones to identify new types of mines in a matter of days.
Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to return to US after 309 days of deployment - Washington Post
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Congress on Wednesday that extending the Ford’s deployment was a result of “a tough decision-making process…in consultation with the Navy.”
Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico
Top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," was considered a powerful potential successor to "El Mencho," who ran the cartel and was killed in February.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.
WATCH: US Marines rappel onto Iranian-flagged vessel Touska after six-hour standoff at sea
Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, condemned the US for attacking one of its vessels, and vowed to retaliate.
US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report
The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.
