The U.S. launched a "heavy wave" of overnight strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of military command centers, missile and drone facilities, according to the U.S. Central Command.
U.S. Central Command says American forces began new strikes on Iranian targets Wednesday after attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier. The response comes after Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday. The U.S. later partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. NewsNation's Robert Sherman reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Anna Kooiman. Saturday and Sunday starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The U.S. conducted strikes against Iran Friday after they hit a commercial ship off the coast of Oman, according to Central Command. President Trump spoke on the attack at the Faith and Freedom Conference in Washington before the U.S. launched the retaliation, saying, 'nobody saw it coming.' #trump #iran #straitofhormuz
U.S. Central Command says nearly 50 Iranian vessels have been turned back as a result of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Gordon Lawson told “Morning in America with Hena Doba” that the operation has achieved its intended goals, limiting Iran’s ability to maneuver in the region. “I think it has been the most effective, strategic military maneuver we’ve done since the conflict has started,” Lawson said. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national weekend morning newscast hosted by Hena Doba. Saturday and Sunday starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
One of the two U.S. crew members of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over Iran was rescued by U.S. forces, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Friday. A search and rescue is underway for the other service member, whose status is unclear. Both crew members ejected from the aircraft. Iran’s armed forces shot down what appeared to be a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter plane, Iranian state media reported, in what would be the first time that Tehran downed an American jet since the war broke out five weeks ago. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the U.S. military’s actions in the region, did not respond to The Hill’s request for comment. Iranian state media released photos purportedly showing parts…
At least one U.S. pilot was reportedly ejected from their aircraft Friday when it was downed over southwestern Iran, according to a local television channel and multiple reports. Iranian media has made similar claims in the past, which U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon have staunchly rejected. NewsNation’s Robert Sherman has the details. #Iran #Military #US Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
There were three major developments here in the Middle East Monday. The fight over the Strait of Hormuz is threatening global oil as Trump is escalating threats against Iran's key oil hub at Kharg Island. Additionally, new plans arise to potentially send US troops in to seize uranium. #trump #iran #straitofhormuz #khargisland
Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Six U.S. troops are confirmed dead after a KC-135 aircraft crash over Iraq. International correspondent Robert Sherman joins “Katie Pavlich Tonight” to discuss the latest details.