Iran, Trump and nuclear weapon
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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.
Trump’s comments came as he ordered to target and destroy any Iranian boats caught planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
From upgraded, extended range Iranian missiles to America's deployment of Iran-inspired drones, the deadly conflict is also a real-world munitions testing ground.
The US has heavily expended key munitions. It has enough for the Iran war but risks vulnerability in a future conflict with China, experts warn.
The U.S. military seized an Iranian-linked ship in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to the Department of Defense.
Federal authorities arrested Shamim Mafi at LAX, alleging she brokered Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition sales to Sudan's military forces.
Shamim Mafi was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with video of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks.