All articles tagged with #military strike
Sen. Tom Cotton says the U.S. and its allies expect 'weeks, not days' of joint action against Iran after the Operation Epic Fury strikes, with aims to curb Iran’s nuclear program and dismantle its terror networks; Iran reportedly retaliated with missile strikes on U.S. bases as tensions escalate, underscoring ongoing congressional scrutiny of wartime actions.
President Trump says he hasn’t decided whether to strike Iran, even as U.S. military buildup and embassy evacuations raise regional tensions and negotiations in Geneva show no clear deal; he criticizes Iran’s negotiating stance and says oil prices aren’t the main concern—lives are, with more talks and regional moves likely ahead.
The Trump administration is weighing limited, targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites to damage its program and prod Tehran toward concessions, with a larger follow-on option possible if talks fail; Trump has signaled a possible diplomatic path in the State of the Union, but officials say there is no clear objective, the plan risks casualties and escalation, and experts doubt diplomacy alone could force Iran to abandon its program.
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific believed linked to narco-trafficking, killing two people. The strike is framed as part of a broader anti-drug campaign and follows Venezuela-related oil-tanker actions tied to efforts against Maduro.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's military strike on Venezuela, calling it unlawful and a violation of U.S. law, expressing concern over the lack of congressional authorization and the potential for prolonged conflict, while questioning the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to fix Venezuela's oil infrastructure and criticizing the move away from Trump's campaign promises to avoid endless wars.
UK and France conducted airstrikes on an IS arms bunker in Syria, targeting militant infrastructure amid ongoing regional security concerns.
The U.S. conducted a covert military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, involving a night-time raid with special forces, which resulted in Maduro's detention and raised questions about future U.S. involvement in Venezuela's political landscape.
President Donald Trump indicated that the U.S. conducted a strike on a shore facility linked to drug smuggling in Venezuela, part of an escalating campaign against drug trafficking boats, though few details were provided and the exact location remains unclear.
The IDF launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a combat training ground and weapon warehouses, as part of ongoing operations against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure, following recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Iranian military figures in Lebanon.
Ukraine claimed to have used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike a key Russian oil refinery in Rostov, marking a significant attack on Moscow's energy infrastructure and supporting Ukraine's strategy to target Russian logistics behind the front lines.
President Donald Trump announced that the US conducted a significant military strike against Islamic State in Nigeria, in coordination with Nigerian forces, targeting terrorists accused of attacking Christians. The operation aims to combat Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram and IS West Africa Province, amidst ongoing violence and complex religious dynamics in Nigeria. The US has designated Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious freedom issues, though Nigeria emphasizes its commitment to religious tolerance and sovereignty.
President Donald Trump announced that the US conducted a military strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, targeting those persecuting Christians, amid ongoing concerns about religious violence and US involvement in Nigeria.
The Israeli military announced it killed Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, a key Iranian Quds Force operative involved in planning attacks from Lebanon and Syria, in an operation in Ansariyeh, Lebanon, amid ongoing tensions and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian-backed groups.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) revealed details of a successful underwater drone attack that disabled a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk, aided by the destruction of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft, highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia's military infrastructure.
The U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing one alleged narco-terrorist, as part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking routes, bringing the total known deaths from such operations to at least 105 since September.