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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says

The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks on during a meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 3, 2025
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, conducts aerial operations during a U.S. Presidential support mission within the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility July 15, 2022.

Iran strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Airbase destroys key US Air Force platforms

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.

US using anti-tank land mines in Iran's Shiraz to neutralize ballistic missile launchers - report

A satellite image shows planes at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia February 21, 2026.

Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report


American airstrikes launched on Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah

Al Masirah TV reported that US and British forces carried out the strikes, but a British government source said Britain was not involved.

 Smoke rises from the site of strikes in Sanaa, Yemen October 4, 2024.

Islamic State resurgence concerns US-coalition forces in Iraq, Syria - report

IS is acquiring forces in the North Arabian Desert, and is training recruits to become suicide bombers, to attack allied troops.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Iran-aligned attack on US forces in Iraq is dangerous escalation, says Austin

At least five US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, US officials told Reuters.

 US soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020.

Pentagon tells Israel it will deploy additional fighters, Navy warships to the Middle East

Officials have told Reuters that a wide range of options are under consideration, including aircraft and naval assets.

 US DEFENSE SECRETARY Lloyd Austin (second from right) visits the aircraft carrier ‘USS Gerald R. Ford,’ in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman: US likely unable to assist Israel in war with Hezbollah

Gen. Brown asked Israel to think of how a war would affect the region, as well as the impact it would have on US forces.

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown hold a news conference during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, in October.

US F-16 crashes in South Korea, pilot safely ejects

The F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing experienced "an in-flight emergency" over the sea and crashed.

 An F-16 fighter jet takes off during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the German-Belgian border in Spangdahlem, Germany June 14, 2023

Houthis vow to keep attacking Israeli ships despite US, UK strikes on Yemen

Strikes garnered responses from other Iranian proxy groups.

 A man holds up a gun, as Houthi supporters rally to commemorate ten Houthi fighters killed by the US Navy in the Red Sea, in Sanaa, Yemen January 5, 2024

US increases helicopter raids in Syria, targeting ISIS terrorists

This is the latest helicopter raid by US forces in Syria and appears to be part of an increase of these types of operations.

 A U.S. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies over the Syrian landscape, March 12, 2018.

US finds debris from fighter jet one day after crash

According to US reports, a "mishap" caused an unnamed Marine Corps pilot to abandon his aircraft over the southeastern state. 

 A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Poland, February 24, 2022.

US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis

The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.

 AN F-35 jet.