The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Deport Migrants to Countries Other Than Their Own
The ruling applies immediately to a group of men the government has sought to send to South Sudan.
Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Gulf Countries Voice Concern After U.S. Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf Arab countries expressed dismay over the American attack, but stopped short of condemning the United States, a key ally.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Break Into the UK’s Largest Air Base
The Palestine Action group said two of its members had entered R.A.F. Brize Norton on electric scooters and sprayed red paint in aircraft engines and on the runway.
Trump Era Tests Ties in German City Long Home to American Troops
While the German government frets over the sudden chill in relations with the United States, residents around American bases hope that ties are too tight to cut easily.
A Miscalculation by Iran Led to Israeli Strikes’ Extensive Toll, Officials Say
Interviews with half a dozen senior Iranian officials show that they were not expecting Israel to strike before another round of talks.
Residents of Tehran Awake to Devastation
After a terrifying night filled with loud explosions, long lines were forming at gas stations and grocery stores were filling up as Iranians prepared for uncertain times.
What to Know About the U.S. Strike on Iran and the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire
A shaky truce between Israel and Iran, announced after U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, appeared to be holding.