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Marco Rubio Reportedly Part Of Trump's Inner Circle As He Weighs Whether To Strike Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly part of President Donald Trump's inner circle as he weighs whether to strike Iran

Latin Times · Jun 20, 2025

Meet General ‘Gorilla’: Iran hawk has become Hegseth’s go-to adviser as US involvement in Middle East crisis intensifies

‘He’s got the look of the general that both Hegseth and Trump are looking for,’ one former official said

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Is Iran ‘very close’ to building a nuclear bomb as Trump claims?

The US president’s own intelligence chief and the IAEA don’t think Iran is building nuclear weapons at all.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2025

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US orders non-essential embassy staff out of Iraq amid growing Middle East tensions

State department move comes amid increasing concerns about nuclear talks between US and Iran that appear to b deadlocked

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

US General Visits Syria And Iraq Amidst Changing Situation

US military commander visits Syria and Iraq to assess anti-ISIS efforts and meet with Syrian Democratic Forces and Iraqi leaders.

Army General Under Investigation For Allegedly Shoving Air Crew

Allegations of a four-star general pushing a crew member prompt Army CID investigation.

Army looking into shoving allegations involving the general who heads US Central Command

U.S. officials say the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is looking into allegations that the four-star general who heads U.S. Central Command shoved a member of his air crew during a trip overseas

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

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US Officials Head To Middle East For Diplomatic Discussions

US officials are on a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address conflicts and tensions, focusing on Gaza, Lebanon, and deterring Iranian responses.

Militants Bomb Girls School In Pakistan's Northwest

Militants bombed a girls school in Pakistan, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by educational institutions in conflict-prone regions.

US and UK forces help shoot down Iranian drones over Jordan, Syria and Iraq

US defence official says action is part of ‘ironclad commitment to Israel’s security’, with UK’s Royal Air Force also involved in regional operations

The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2024

France, India, Russia, UK issue travel warnings over Israel-Iran tensions

Warnings come as Tehran promises reprisals against Israel for deadly April 1 attack on Iranian consulate in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2024

US General In Israel Amid Iranian Threat After Damascus Strike

US Gen. Erik Kurilla in Israel amid concerns of Iranian retaliation post-Israel's Syria strike. Tensions rise in the Middle East.

US Commander Warns Of Growing Threat From Iran-Backed Militants

Gen. Kurilla warns of escalating violence in the Middle East driven by Iran, posing threats to U.S. interests. Ongoing challenges and need for strategic re...

Biden to announce temporary port for humanitarian aid on Gaza coast

Officials have said a pier will be built to allow more food, medicine and other essential items into the territory

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2024

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The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists

The Pentagon’s Central Command has decided to interview roughly two dozen service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal but weren’t included in the military’s initial investigation

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

US Military Says It Targeted Senior Al-Qaeda Leader in Syria

The US-led coalition carried out a drone strike Wednesday in northwestern Syria targeting a senior al-Qaeda leader, the US military said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said the strike hit a chicken farm near the town of Harem, killing one person. It said the dead…

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

The Iranian drone attack that struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, is just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria

The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023

Joe Biden orders US warplanes to blast Iran-backed Syrian rebels

The United States has military carried out multiple air strikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups it blames for a deadly drone attack

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 15, 2022

Pakistan: Afghan Taliban Shell Border Town, Killing Civilian

Pakistani authorities on Thursday said one person was killed and 11 were wounded when Afghan Taliban forces fired mortars toward civilians near the southwestern Chaman border crossing, reflecting increasing tension between the neighboring nations. The latest violence follows a series of deadly incidents and attacks that have strained relations between…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central Command and all its partners in the region, to combat the joint Iranian-Houthi threats. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kurilla said the US will continue anti-smuggling operations with…

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

US general on rare visit to nuclear-armed sub in Arabian Sea

The top U.S. military commander for the Middle East boarded a U.S. ballistic missile submarine in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 19, 2022

Pentagon Describes Russia's Actions in Syria as 'Provocative'

US military officials have expressed concern about the increased risk of confrontation between US and Russian forces in Syria. The commander of US Central Command (Centcom), General Erik Kurilla, said in a statement that his regional forces seek to avoid any miscalculated steps that would lead to unnecessary conflict. "We…

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East is warning senators that if Russian invades Ukraine, it could create broader instability into the Middle East, including Syria

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