August 30, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Confirmed

U.S. Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers on Larak Island and Iran Fires Back at Bases in Jordan and the UAE

The U.S. military told NPR it struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Sunday that it said were preparing to fire sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's armed forces said the strikes on Larak Island killed military...

July 18, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Confirmed

Iran War Claims First U.S. Troop Deaths as Strikes Widen

U.S. Central Command said Saturday, July 18, 2026 that two U.S. service members were killed in action and one is missing after Iranian ballistic-missile and drone attacks Friday on partner forces near Jordan's Muwaffaq...