The vessel was transporting illegal narcotics through international waters to the United States, the president said.
Category: United States Defense and Military Forces
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.
Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Was Badly Damaged by U.S. Strikes, New Assessment Finds
A clearer picture begins to emerge of what the Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites achieved.
China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.
Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.
They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.
In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why.
Trump Says NATO Countries Will Buy Weapons to Give to Ukraine
If the plan is finalized, it would allow critical aid to flow to Ukraine as it endures one of Russia’s heaviest assaults of the war.
Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China’s sway, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
As Israel and Ukraine Advance Drone Warfare, U.S. Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities
Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.
Trump’s Frustration With Putin Preceded Resumption of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine
President Trump lashed out at the Russian leader on Tuesday, signaling a change in his posture toward the conflict.
U.S. Science Cuts in Antarctica May Embolden China and Russia
The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by other world powers may alter the environment.
What We Know About the Fate of Iran’s Nuclear Program
President Trump’s claimed Iran’s capabilities were “obliterated.” The full extent of the damage is still emerging.
A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran
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.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump
President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.
Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States
The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.
Rubio Fleshes Out Trump’s Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes had destroyed a facility that is key to producing a nuclear weapon. He railed against a less optimistic U.S. intelligence report.
What to Watch for at the NATO Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
What to Know about Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command.
Around Military Bases in the U.S., Unease Over What Comes Next
Service members, veterans and their families expressed differing views on the airstrikes but shared concern over the safety of American troops.
‘We’re All in Shock’: Iranians React to U.S. Attack on Nuclear Sites
In phone interviews, people in Iran voiced fear, sorrow and grief after waking up to the news of strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities.
Pentagon Details Multipronged Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
B-2 stealth bombers, fighter aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan during “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Said to Look Severely Damaged, Not Destroyed
Initial military assessments of the buried nuclear site contrast with the statement on the strike there made by President Trump.
Will Iran Decide to Retaliate Against the U.S.?
The Supreme Leader may choose to back down after a first round of retaliation, or prefer martyrdom and building a nuclear weapon.
With Decision to Bomb Iran, Trump Injects U.S. Into Middle East Conflict
By bombing three nuclear sites in Iran, the United States has joined Israel’s war against the country. Now it is bracing for Iranian retaliation.
U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers, Which Can Carry Bunker-Buster Bombs, Deployed Across the Pacific
The aircraft can carry the bunker-buster bombs that would be necessary to penetrate the Fordo underground nuclear site in Iran.
No U.S. Decision on Joining War Yet, Though It Could Come in Days, Israeli Officials Say
Israel on Saturday struck sites in southwestern Iran that would most likely be on any potential flight path used by U.S. warplanes on the way to attack a key Iranian nuclear facility.
What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader?
If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the country’s supreme leader, it could kick off a more dangerous and unpredictable phase in the war.
Trump Buys Himself Time, and Opens Up Some New Options
While President Trump appears to be offering one more off ramp to the Iranians, he also is bolstering his own military options.
Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties
A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.
U.S. Strike on Iran Would Bring Risks at Every Turn
The largest perils may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.
If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable
Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.
Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ and threatens its supreme leader.
The president wrote in a social media post that the United States knew his location.
