The Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship is one of the fastest combat ships ever built for the U.S. Navy. Powered by gas turbines and water jets, the ship can reach speeds above 44 knots while ...

The United States is sending a 2,500-strong Marine expedionary force to the Middle East, a U.S. official said, as President ...

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Israeli strikes, slashing oil and gas shipments and raising fears of a global energy shock ...

Six US crew members aboard a refueling plan were killed when it crashed in Iraq. Fighting continues across the Middle East. Follow for live updates.

Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran is affecting U.S. gas prices and could soon impact food costs, prompting the White House to consider measures like tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and waiving the ...

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The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, ...

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US-Iran war live updates: Iran launched a fresh round of missiles towards Israel even as Israeli shells hit UN forces base in southern Lebanon.

US president says the oil infrastructure was not targeted on Kharg Island, which accounts for 90% of Iranian oil exports ...

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Israeli strikes, slashing oil and gas shipments and raising fears of a global energy shock ...