The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area. Elsewhere, two drones were downed near Dubai airport.

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The Pentagon said Tuesday that about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of the war. It said the “vast majority” of the injuries were minor, with 108 service members having ...

The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump would not be "happy" if Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran during the Middle East war, but it held back any strong criticism for Moscow.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday marks the most intense U.S. bombing yet in the Iran war. The 11 days of fighting have spooked oil markets, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at 1 p.m. Central. Watch in the video player below.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding a press briefing around 2 p.m. Tuesday amid Operation Epic Fury.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon as tensions with Iran stretch into its 11th day. President Trump on Monday signaled the U.S. military operation in ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said "Americans will see oil and gas prices decrease rapidly" as soon as the conflict with Iran ends.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran as the Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, vowed to fight on. Israeli Prime ...

Meanwhile the US says its Navy has successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route crucial to global energy supplies.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her regular press briefing, as an Iranian official has apparently threatened Donald Trump with "elimination" after the US president hit out at Tehran ...