A series of overnight attacks by warplanes hit Syrian and Iranian-affiliated targets amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in the region.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
4 Takeaways From the Trump-Kim Meeting at the DMZ
A high-stakes encounter at the Demilitarized Zone turned chaotic at times, with the new White House press secretary emerging bruised, reporters said.
‘Third Man’ in Skripal Attack Was Link to Moscow, Investigative Group Says
Independent Bellingcat researchers traced phone use by Denis Sergeyev, who is believed to have coordinated the nerve-agent attack on the former Russian spy Sergei V. Skripal.
American Missiles Found in Libyan Rebel Compound
The powerful American missiles had fallen into the hands of rebels fighting a U.S.-backed government. The U.S. appears to have sold the missiles to the U.A.E.
Trump’s Latest Acting Pentagon Chief Faces Immediate Stress Test
Mark T. Esper, the third person to run the Defense Department under President Trump, visited NATO. A few days ago he was still Army secretary.
Duterte Plays Down Chinese Ramming of Philippine Fishing Boat
The Philippine president warned against escalating tensions with China over the incident, declaring that “there was no confrontation” and adding, “Well, I’m sorry, but that’s how it is.”
Mexico’s Crackdown at Its Southern Border, Prompted by Trump, Scares Migrants From Crossing
Increased enforcement along the border with Guatemala, which began in recent days, has made crossing into Mexico harder. This has dissuaded migrants from traveling north.
Trump’s Iran Reversal Raises Allies’ Doubts Over His Tactics, and U.S. Power
The public response of Western politicians has been largely cautious, sometimes confused. But some analysts also praised Mr. Trump’s restraint.
Attempted Coup Leaves Ethiopia’s Army Chief and 3 Senior Officials Dead
Gen. Seare Mekonnen was shot dead on Saturday in Addis Ababa, the prime minister’s office said, the same day the authorities foiled a coup in a northern state.
U.S. Carried Out Cyberattacks on Iran
The operation went forward because it was intended to be below the threshold of armed conflict — using the same shadow tactics that Iran has used.