Tehran responded with a threat of “two new secret weapons” after the Trump administration pushed ahead with arms sales and promised to deploy extra forces.
Tag: Defense Department
Trump Circumvents Congress to Sell Weapons to Middle East Allies
The Trump administration is equipping Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Jordan, even as the president remains reluctant to increase the number of American military personnel on the ground.
Trump Considering Sending More Troops to Middle East to Protect U.S. Forces There
The acting defense secretary, who briefed White House officials on the military options, gave no indication of how many troops were under consideration.
Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran
The president’s statement came during a briefing on the rising tensions with Tehran, and officials said he was firm in saying he did not want a military clash.
The Tension Between America and Iran, Explained
Here’s what to know about the long-strained relationship that poses the risk of a broader conflict.
White House Reviews Military Plans Against Iran, in Echoes of Iraq War
The plans call for up to 120,000 American troops but not a land invasion of Iran. They were updated at the request of John R. Bolton, the national security adviser.
Pentagon Builds Deterrent Force Against Possible Iranian Attack
The Defense Department is deploying an antimissile battery, a limited step taken in part because an intelligence analysis concluded that Iran is trying to provoke the United States into overreacting.
Citing Iranian Threat, U.S. Sends Carrier Group and Bombers to Persian Gulf
John R. Bolton, the White House national security adviser, announced the deployment on Sunday night. He and other officials have pushed anti-Iran policies.
News Analysis: With Maduro Still in Power, Questions About the U.S. Role in Venezuela
While the Trump administration got off to a sure-footed start, rallying dozens of countries against the Venezuelan leader, critics say its response had become haphazard and chaotic as the crisis has dragged on.
Three Americans Killed in Afghan Blast, Despite Continuing Peace Talks
Three American service members were killed after a bomb exploded near Bagram Air Base, the Defense Department said.