U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets; Iran Says It Returned Fire

The exchange was the latest twist in a week of mixed signals in the region and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp in the war that he started.

Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft

The military has increased the number of secret fixed-wing attack aircraft and armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to two people familiar with the matter.

U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War

Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.

U.S. Strikes in Yemen Burning Through Munitions With Limited Success

In just three weeks, the Pentagon has used $200 million worth of munitions in Operation Rough Rider against the Houthi militia, officials said.

Signal Leak Shows Trump Only Takes Federal Secrets Seriously When It Suits Him

In the Trump era, the definition of an official secret depends on whatever works best for the president.

How the White House Uses Semantics to Downplay the Signal Leak

War plan or battle plan? Classified or not? The answers to those questions amount to a distinction without much of a difference.

Houthis Will Be ‘Completely Annihilated,’ Trump Says, as U.S. Strikes in Yemen Continue

The president warned Iran to stop arming the militant group, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea.

Trump Says Houthis in Yemen Will Be ‘Annihilated,’ as U.S. Keeps Up Strikes

The president warned Iran to stop arming the militant group, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea.