4 November 2024
CENTCOM: Houthi Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile and Iranian UAVs Shot Down in Gulf of Aden
US Secretary of Defense: We reserve the right to respond to the targeting of our soldiers in Jordan at the appropriate time and place
A U.S. defense official says claim of hitting the U.S. vessels by the Houthi's is not true. The Iran-proxy group did not hit any U.S. or commercial vessels today
John Kirby moments ago in the White House briefing on the U.S. response to the Iran-proxy attack that killed three American soldiers: "The first thing you see won't be the last."
The White House: We do not seek war with Iran or a broader war in the region
The White House: Biden spoke yesterday, Tuesday, with the families of soldiers killed in Jordan
The White House: We are not looking for war with Iran
U.S. forces have been attacked 166 times from Oct. 17 to Jan. 30, per DOD official: 67 in Iraq, 98 in Syria and once in Jordan
The US Treasury issues new sanctions related to Iran
SPA: The Saudi Foreign Minister receives a phone call from his Iranian counterpart to discuss the situation in Gaza
On Jan. 30, at approximately 11:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired one anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea. The missile was shot down by USS Gravely (DDG 107). There were no injuries or damage reported
9 month ago
U.S. official told CBS: Washington is sending additional air defenses to the base that was attacked on the Jordanian border
Current and former officials said the US would look to strike militia leaders, Iranian personnel in Syria or Iraq, and assets outside of Iran. - FT
The Pentagon on Tuesday declined direct comment on Kataib's statement announcing the suspension of all its military operations against US troops in the region, saying only, "Actions speak louder than words."The Pentagon spokesperson said there had already been three attacks
The Pentagon: There have been 3 attacks against American forces since Sunday
Biden: We do not want a broader war in the Middle East
Biden: I received a briefing from members of the security team about the attack on our forces in Jordan
9 month ago
Pentagon identifies 3 killed in Jordan attack - Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Ga.; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga.; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Ga. The incident is under investigation
The number of troops injured in the Jordan base attack is now more than 40, the Pentagon says
Attack on US base in Jordan - "We know this is an IRGC-backed militia" per @DepPentPressSec Sabrina Singh "It has the footprints of Kataib Hezbollah" she adds, cautioning no final determination has been made. No info on whether attack was directed by Iran itself
The White House: There is no reason to believe that our response will affect negotiations to release the hostages in Gaza
9 month ago
The drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan was 1 of 4 attacks claimed by the Iran-backed The Islamic Resistance in IraqThe latest US tally confirms a 2nd drone attack around the same time on AlTanf garrison in NE Syria with no damage or injuries
US forces in the MiddleEast have now been attacked at least 165 times since mid-October, per a US military officialThis includes Friday's attack on Tower 22 in Jordan that killed 3 US troops and injured dozens more
The US Treasury has identified al-Huda Bank in Iraq as a foreign financial institution of primary money laundering concern. Additionally, sanctions have been imposed on its owner due to support provided to Iran-backed militia groups and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
U.S., UK taking joint action against individuals who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction - U.S. Treasury statement
9 month ago
British PM Rishi Sunak said on Monday he was concerned about tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to de-escalate, after an attack that killed three US service members in Jordan near Syria’s border
The White House: Washington will respond "in the necessary manner" to the attack by drones on U.S. forces in Jordan
Iranian official media: Raids kill two people and wound others near the Sayyida Zeinab area in Syria
One-way attack UAS at logistics support base located at Tower 22 of the Jordanian Defense Network.  FORCE: Approx. 350 U.S. Army, AF personnel Mission: Conducting support functions ISIS operations  INJURIES: At least 34 + 8 required evacuation to higher level care9 month ago
One-way attack UAS at "logistics support base located at Tower 22 of the Jordanian Defense Network." FORCE: Approx. 350 U.S. Army, AF personnel Mission: Conducting support functions ISIS operations INJURIES: At least 34 + 8 required evacuation to higher level care
9 month ago
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed intercepting and downing an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), identified as an Iranian Mohajer-6