Tag: United States Central Command
U.S. Helicopters Sink 3 Houthi Boats in Red Sea, Pentagon Says
Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen from Yemen had fired on American helicopters responding to an attack on a commercial ship, U.S. Central Command reported.
U.S. Soldiers Injured in Syria Were Part of Commando Unit
Ten members of the Army’s elite Delta Force unit were flown to Germany for medical treatment after a helicopter accident.
U.S. Commandos Capture Six ISIS Officials in Raids in Syria
The operations were the second time in recent weeks that U.S. forces had killed or captured ISIS terrorists.
U.S. Launches Two Airstrikes in 24 Hours Against Iranian-Backed Forces in Syria
The second strike followed more rocket attacks on American troops on two separate bases in northeastern Syria, killing at least two fighters, U.S. Central Command said.
Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria
The decision follows a New York Times investigation that described allegations that top officials had sought to conceal civilian casualties.
Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
The administration and military officials blame Tehran for recent rocket attacks in Iraq, adding to the growing tensions between the United States and Iran.
11 Americans Were Hurt in Iran Missile Strike, Military Says, Contradicting Trump
The service members showed symptoms of concussions after Iranian missiles hit air bases in Iraq last week. President Trump had said that “no Americans were harmed.”
11 Americans Were Hurt in Iranian Strike, Military Says, Contradicting Trump
The servicemembers were treated for concussion symptoms after Iranian missiles hit air bases in Iraq last week. President Trump had said that “no Americans were harmed.”
U.S. Military Calls ISIS in Afghanistan a Threat to the West. Intelligence Officials Disagree.
As officials debate whether to withdraw all western troops from Afghanistan, the power of the Islamic State emerges as a key question.