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world14 days ago•5 min saved

Iranian strike wounds 12 Americans as Epic Fury stretches into fifth week

Twelve U.S. service members were wounded when a ballistic missile strike hit Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, with at least two in serious condition and a KC-135 refueling aircraft reportedly on fire. The attack occurs as the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury enters its fifth week, amid ongoing U.S.- and Israel-led actions against Iran; CENTCOM says 303 Americans have been injured since the start, most minor, with 273 returned to duty, and 13 U.S. service members killed so far.

via Fox News|

#iran #operation-epic-fury #prince-sultan-air-base

world15 days ago•8 min saved

Trump weighs 10,000-troop expansion as Iran conflict widens

The Pentagon is weighing sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East, in addition to about 1,500 already deployed, as the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran continues; President Trump has extended a 10-day pause on strikes against Iran’s energy sector to allow ceasefire talks, with Pakistan mediating and allies cautious about direct military involvement in the broader confrontation.

via Fox News|

#iran #middle-east #operation-epic-fury

defense17 days ago•6 min saved

GOP presses Pentagon for clearer Iran operation details

House Republicans led by Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Pentagon for not providing enough details about U.S. operations in Iran during a classified briefing, demanding more information on troop plans, options, and rationale as thousands of U.S. troops are deployed to the Middle East, warning that insufficient answers could jeopardize support for the ongoing campaign.

via Politico|

#congress #defense #iran

world18 days ago•7 min saved

Elite Paratroopers Deployed to Middle East as Iran War Talk Intensifies

The 82nd Airborne Division’s leadership and headquarters have been ordered to the Middle East as the White House weighs a possible ground invasion of Iran, part of a broader Pentagon push including the Immediate Response Force and additional Marines and ships, signaling an escalation in U.S. options in the Iran crisis.

via The Intercept|

#82nd-airborne-division #iran-ground-war #middle-east-deployment

world18 days ago•4 min saved

Mattis urges patient, ally-backed strategy in Iran conflict

Former Defense Secretary James Mattis warned that the U.S. is fighting a limited war in Iran against a regime that is fighting for its survival, and rebuilding trust with international allies will take years (roughly eight to 12). He argued the regime likely won’t fall soon, criticized vague end-state declarations for Operation Epic Fury, and stressed the need for credible commitments and a strong economy to maintain broad allied support. He urged a strategic, patient approach and cited the U.S. Constitution as a stabilizing factor.

via Tri-City Herald|

#allies #iran #mattis

world18 days ago•21 min saved

Netanyahu’s push helped secure Trump’s approval for Iran strike targeting Khamenei

Reuters reports that Trump, already leaning toward action, approved a US-Israeli strike after Netanyahu pressed to kill Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei; the operation, Epic Fury, began Feb 28 and killed Khamenei, fueling Iranian counterstrikes and a regional escalation. Officials warned of heavy civilian and military costs, while the CIA reportedly doubted that killing Khamenei would trigger regime change.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #khamenei #netanyahu

world24 days ago•8 min saved

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Hormuz, citing threat to shipping

The United States said it attacked hardened Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound deep-penetrator munitions as part of Operation Epic Fury, citing risks to international shipping. The strikes mark an escalation in the Iran confrontation, with discussions of a broader war footprint, including a possible Kharg Island ground operation and the deployment of Marines; Israel signaled limited intelligence support at this stage amid ongoing coordination with Washington.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #missile-strikes #operation-epic-fury

world26 days ago•23 min saved

Leaked audio claims Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived Israeli strike by seconds

Leaked audio from a private Iranian meeting alleges Mojtaba Khamenei was with his father in Tehran when he stepped outside for a moment, narrowly escaping a fatal Israeli strike on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound; the recording describes heavy casualties among senior officials and relatives, including the killing of military leaders, though the claims remain unverified.

via New York Post|

#ali-khamenei #iran #israel

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Iran rocked by explosions as US B-52 strikes roll out in Epic Fury

US Central Command confirmed B-52 strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, with eyewitness videos and outlets reporting powerful explosions across major cities including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan amid an ongoing nighttime operation; the story is developing.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#b-52 #centcom #iran

military28 days ago•4 min saved

Six U.S. servicemembers die in KC-135 tanker crash over western Iraq

Six U.S. servicemembers were confirmed dead after a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with officials saying the incident occurred in friendly airspace and was not due to hostile fire; initial reports suggested two aircraft were involved, and the second KC-135 reportedly landed safely, with the identities of the dead to be released after next of kin notification.

via Task & Purpose|

#air-refueling #iraq #kc-135

world28 days ago•3 min saved

Beale-linked KC-135 crash in Iraq leaves six dead

Beale Air Force Base-linked KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury after an emergency landing in Israel; six crew members were killed, CENTCOM says the incident occurred in friendly airspace with no evidence of hostile or friendly-fire involvement, and the Beale-based 940th ARW is connected to the aircraft, with a second Beale-marked KC-135 landing at Ben Gurion Airport; a group loyal to Iran claimed responsibility for the downing, but no corroborating evidence is provided as investigations continue.

via Sacramento Bee|

#beale-air-force-base #iraq #kc-135-stratotanker

world29 days ago•5 min saved

Six KC-135 crew members killed in western Iraq crash, officials say

All six crew members aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission; the Pentagon says the loss was not due to hostile or friendly fire, and another KC-135 landed safely after the incident. The death toll in Operation Epic Fury is at least 13, with about 140 service members injured. The KC-135 is a long-serving refueler, and parachute use on such planes has varied historically; the airframe may be phased out in favor of newer KC-46A tankers.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#air-refueling #iraq #kc-135-stratotanker

world29 days ago•5 min saved

Six US KC-135 crew die in Iraq tanker crash during Iran operations; no hostile fire suspected

All six crew members aboard a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker were killed when it crashed in western Iraq during operations against Iran; officials say the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the other KC-135 involved landed safely. The death toll in Operation Epic Fury rises to at least 13 US service members, with about 140 wounded. The KC-135 is a long-serving refueling aircraft, and the crash prompts ongoing investigation into its cause and safety practices.

via WTOP|

#iraq #kc-135 #military-crash

defense29 days ago•1 min saved

Six KC-135 Crew Members Confirmed Dead in Western Iraq Crash During Epic Fury

USCENTCOM confirms all six crew aboard a KC-135 tanker died in a western Iraq crash during Operation Epic Fury; the incident occurred in friendly airspace and was not due to hostile or friendly fire. The investigation is ongoing, and the service members' identities will be released 24 hours after next of kin notifications.

via centcom.mil|

#casualties #defense #iraq

world29 days ago•2 min saved

US KC-135 crash in Iraq during Iran conflict leaves four dead

Four of six crew members were killed when a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations tied to the Iran conflict; the cause is under investigation and not attributed to hostile or friendly fire, with rescue efforts ongoing for the remaining crew. The incident increases U.S. fatalities linked to Operation Epic Fury to ten (one due to a medical issue).

via NBC News|

#aircraft-crash #iraq #kc-135