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world8 days ago•5 min saved

US Seizes the Upper Hand in Reopening Hormuz's Energy Lifeline

U.S. officials say they’ve turned the tide in the Strait of Hormuz, using a U.S.-led maritime operation, air cover, a bombing campaign, and mine-cleaning to reopen the main shipping lane and curb Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic; traffic in the southern channel has rebounded and oil exports are moving closer to pre-war levels, though assessments vary and Iran retains the capacity to threaten ships, with mediators pursuing broader talks to expand safe passage.

via Axios|

#iran #oil-markets #shipping-lanes

world3 months ago•12 min saved

US and British troops die in Iraq training incident

Two allied service members—a US soldier and a British soldier—died during a training exercise in Iraq. Officials have not yet released details on the cause or circumstances, and investigations are underway.

via AP News|

#casualties #iraq #military

world4 months ago•9 min saved

Law Experts Call for Context and Evidence Before Labeling LOAC Violations in Middle East Conflict

More than 100 U.S.-based international-law experts published a letter accusing U.S. forces of LOAC violations in the Middle East and suggesting a school strike could be a war crime. This response agrees LOAC compliance matters but argues Section 2 relies on out-of-context claims and weak sources, urging that credible, fact-based investigations and full operational context are needed before labeling attacks as likely LOAC violations or war crimes.

via Just Security|

#international-law #law-of-war #targeting

disinformation2 years ago•4 min saved

Houthi Rebels Claim Attacks on USS Eisenhower Amid US-UK Airstrikes

A disinformation campaign falsely claimed that Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, using doctored images and videos that were widely shared on social media by pro-Chinese and pro-Russian accounts. The U.S. Navy confirmed the aircraft carrier was not attacked and remains operational. The fake footage, some of which was linked to the video game Arma 3, was quickly debunked by fact-checkers and community members.

via CBS News|

#disinformation #houthi-movement #russia

world2 years ago•4 min saved

"Iraqi Official Condemns U.S. Drone Strike as Tensions Rise with Iran-Backed Militias"

An overnight U.S. drone strike in Baghdad that killed a senior commander of an Iran-backed militia has been condemned by Iraqi officials as a "blatant assassination," sparking anger and calls for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. The U.S. military stated that the strike was in response to attacks on U.S. service members, but Iraqi officials criticized it as destabilizing and a violation of international laws. The strike comes amid escalating retaliatory attacks between the U.S. and Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, with tensions further fueled by ongoing conflicts in the region.

via CBS News|

#drone-strike #iran #iraq

world2 years ago•3 min saved

"Houthi Missiles Target U.S. Cargo Ship and Warship in Red Sea Amid Strikes"

The U.S. military and the vessel's operator confirmed that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship ballistic missile at a U.S.-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea, causing an inconsequential fire in the ship's hold. This attack came after the U.S. and U.K. militaries started striking the Houthis following weeks of attacks on cargo ships in the crucial shipping corridor. President Biden announced U.S. and allied strikes on the Houthis, but the rebel movement vowed to continue their attacks on cargo vessels in the vital shipping corridor.

via CBS News|

#hamas #houthi-movement #iran

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Active-Duty Air Force Officer Crowned 2024 Miss America"

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, made history by becoming the first active-duty service member to win the Miss America pageant. Representing Colorado, she graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in physics and has been actively involved in raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Marsh, who started competing in pageants while at the academy, is now pursuing a master's degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.

via CBS News|

#arkansas #entertainment #miss-america

space2 years ago•2 min saved

SpaceX to Launch Classified X-37B Space Plane on Sunday

The United States military is launching its secretive X-37B space plane on its seventh mission, with the vehicle set to ride into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The X-37B, known for its mysterious activities in low Earth orbit, will conduct various tests, including experimenting with space domain awareness technologies and investigating radiation effects on NASA materials. The military remains tight-lipped about the purpose and duration of the mission, but the X-37B's missions are said to be crucial for ensuring safe and responsible operations in space.

via NBC News|

#orbital-testing-vehicle #space #space-force