Okinawa’s Long Wait: The Unfulfilled Promise of Futenma Base Relocation
Thirty years after a commitment to relocate the US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa residents continue to grapple with safety and environmental hazards.
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz and Gulf States
US Central Command reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
Jeffrey Sachs: US Military Bases Pose Security Risk to the Philippines
Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs argues that US military presence in the Philippines compromises national sovereignty and increases security risks.
US Military Strike on Eastern Pacific Vessel Results in Two Fatalities
The US military reported two fatalities following a strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific.
US Military Disables Iran-Linked Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
The US military disabled the Botswana-flagged M/T LEXIE near the Strait of Hormuz using a Hellfire missile after the Iran-linked tanker ignored warnings.
US Military Disables Iran-Linked Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command disabled the Iran-linked tanker M/T LEXIE near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday after the crew ignored multiple warnings.
Tensions Surge in Gulf as Iran Launches Missile Attacks Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Gulf hostilities flare as Iran launches missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, with US forces intercepting targets amid a shaky ceasefire and stalled diplomacy.
Gulf Hostilities Flare Again as Iranian Missiles Target Regional Bases
Tensions escalate in the Gulf as Iranian missile attacks target Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening a fragile ceasefire amid stalled diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.
US Denies Fifth Fleet Targeted Following Iranian Missile Attacks in the Gulf
US Central Command denies IRGC claims of hitting the Fifth Fleet, reporting that Iranian missiles targeting Bahrain and Kuwait were intercepted or failed.
US Military Conducts Defensive Strikes on Iranian Targets in Southern Iran
US Central Command reports defensive strikes on Iranian boats and missile sites in southern Iran to protect military personnel during an ongoing ceasefire.
US Military Presence in Greenland: Local Concerns Rise Amid Strategic Shifts
US Ambassador Ken Howery rules out military force in Greenland, but reports of plans for indefinite troop presence spark local security concerns.
US Soldier in Okinawa Faces Sexual Assault and Hit-and-Run Charges
A US Army soldier in Okinawa has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexual assault and a hit-and-run accident, intensifying local concerns over military presence.
US Troop Deployment to Poland Delayed, Not Canceled, Clarifies VP Vance
US Vice President JD Vance clarifies that the deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland is delayed, not canceled, as the US urges European allies to shoulder more defense burdens.
US Pentagon Cancels Deployment of Over 4,000 Troops to Poland
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy over 4,000 US troops to Poland, following a series of military adjustments across Europe.
Bulgaria’s New Leadership Faces Test Over US Military at Sofia Airport
Prime Minister-elect Rumen Radev faces immediate scrutiny over the presence of US military refuelling planes at Sofia’s civilian airport following a decisive election victory.
U.S. Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Retaliation
U.S. launches ‘Project Freedom’ to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks UAE, raising Gulf tensions and threatening global oil supplies.
US Enforces Naval Blockade in Gulf of Oman Amid Rising Tensions
The US military announced a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, escalating regional tensions with Iran after failed ceasefire talks.
US Court Upholds Pentagon’s AI Firm Blacklisting Amid Legal Battle
A US appeals court declines to block the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, highlighting tensions between tech ethics and national security priorities.
Hegseth Ousts US Army Chief Amid Strategic Shifts
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removes Army Chief Gen. Randy George amid strategic shifts linked to US-Israeli actions against Iran, signaling new leadership priorities.
Three US Aircraft Carriers Converge in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The USS George H.W. Bush joins two other US carriers in the Middle East, marking a significant military presence amid regional tensions.