U.S. officials have said they are bracing for a response to a strike in Syria this month that killed several senior Iranian commanders.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Denounces Israel’s Strike on Aid Workers in Gaza
A bristling phone call reflected a shift in Lloyd J. Austin III’s tone toward his Israeli counterpart as he stressed the need for better protection of aid workers.
U.S. Defense Secretary Praises NATO Allies for Commitment to Ukraine
The American defense secretary told a meeting of Kyiv’s backers that the fight against Russia “remains one of the great causes of our time.”
Biden’s $300 Million Arms Package Will Help Ukraine, for a Little While
The $300 million package will help hold off the Russians for a few weeks, analysts say, but without far more Ukraine may go on losing ground.
U.S. to Send $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine Under Makeshift Plan
The package will keep advancing Russian troops at bay for only a few weeks, an official said.
Ukraine Faces Losses Without More U.S. Aid, Officials Say
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. director, and Avril D. Haines, the director of national intelligence, described an increasingly dire situation.
Biden Plan to Build Gaza Aid Port Could Deliver 2 Million Meals a Day
However, the planned pier and causeway will take at least a month and maybe two to complete, the Pentagon said.
Why More American Weapons Will Soon Be Made Outside America
With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.
Plan to Arm Ukraine Would Bypass Aid Blockade by Mike Johnson and the House
A short-term measure carries political and military risks as the Biden administration considers whether to tap into U.S. stockpiles again.
Houthis Say They Shot Down a U.S. Drone Off Yemen
The downing of the Reaper drone is another escalation of violence between the United States and Iran-backed groups.