February 19 Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
February 19 NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real' Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns citizens to immediately flee Iran, saying "the possibility of a conflict is very real" amid escalating tensions.
February 19 Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro U.S. Southern Command leader makes visit to Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture, meeting with interim leaders in Caracas to discuss security cooperation.
February 19 Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.
February 19 Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.
February 18 Iranian regime seems to be 'very dug in' on talks with US: Ben Domenech A 'Special Report' All-Star panel analyzes where the U.S.-Iran talks stand and more.
February 18 Trump orders complete withdrawal of all troops from Syria within two months: report U.S. reportedly preparing to withdraw all 1,000 troops from Syria within two months, ending decade-long ISIS mission as Trump reshapes Middle East.
February 18 World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.
February 17 US kills 11 in 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats The U.S. military destroyed three alleged narco-terrorist vessels in a series of strikes late Monday, U.S. Southern Command announced Tuesday.
February 17 Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’ Trump's Homeland Security Task Force reportedly arrested over 500 people in January surge targeting cartels, gangs and smuggling rings across the nation.