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USS Tripoli, embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive in Middle East

USS Tripoli and 31st MEU Arrive in CENTCOM Waters as Regional Tensions Deepen

The USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st MEU have entered CENTCOM waters.
The move follows a reported Iranian missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Airbase.
The 31st MEU brings ground, aviation, and logistics elements suited for crisis response.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon reportedly preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

Pentagon Planning for Possible Ground Operations in Iran as U.S. Forces Build Up

The Pentagon is reportedly planning for possible ground operations in Iran.
The White House says planning does not mean a decision has been made.
Marine and Army units are moving into the region.
A new Iranian strike injured 12 U.S. personnel at Prince Sultan Airbase.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Israel Claims Destruction Of ‘Iran Force One’

Israel Destroys Khamenei's Personal Aircraft in Tehran Strike

IAF destroyed the Airbus A340-300 used by Supreme Leader Khamenei at Mehrabad International Airport in central Tehran
Aircraft was used for military procurement and diplomatic contact with axis-aligned states
Strike is part of a systematic campaign removing Iranian aircraft of all types from the country's inventory

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 18, 2026·3 min read·via twz.com

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US bombs key Iranian island amid oil concerns

US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island as Hormuz Standoff Deepens

US Central Command bombed every military target on Iran's Kharg Island while sparing oil infrastructure
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz since late February
Trump is pressing seven nations to join a coalition to escort ships through the Strait

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 17, 2026·4 min read·via defensenews.com

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Iranian Submarine Sunk By ATACMS Short Range Ballistic Missile

U.S. Forces Sink Iranian Submarine With ATACMS Ballistic Missile Strike

US ATACMS ballistic missiles have destroyed an Iranian submarine, likely while it was stationary in port
ATACMS and PrSM have been used in a systematic campaign degrading Iran's naval capabilities from standoff distances
The strike demonstrates US intelligence capability to locate and hold high-value naval assets at risk even outside active engagement zones

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, White House confirms

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Dead at 86 After Joint U.S.-Israeli Strike

Khamenei killed by approximately 30 munitions dropped on his compound
Served as supreme leader for 37 years with no designated successor
Israeli PM Netanyahu first announced growing signs of his death
Iran declared 40 days of mourning and plans for temporary leadership council
His death creates a profound power vacuum in Iranian government

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via defensenews.com

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U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Enters Day Two (Updated)

U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Enter Second Day as Khamenei Confirmed Dead

Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed dead after Israeli strikes on his compound
Israel struck over 500 targets with 200 warplanes in the opening phase
Iran launched approximately 150 ballistic missiles at Israel and Gulf states
UAE intercepted 132 of 137 incoming ballistic missiles
No designated successor leaves Iran's leadership in unprecedented uncertainty

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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Second Carrier Strike Group Ordered To Spin-Up For Deployment To Middle East: Report

Pentagon Reportedly Orders Second Carrier Strike Group to Prepare for Middle East Deployment

USS George H.W. Bush likely candidate to join USS Abraham Lincoln in the region
Second carrier group would take until mid-March at earliest to arrive on station
Trump signals preference for diplomacy with Iran but threatens military action

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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Washington-Tehran Talks Planned Amid US Military Buildup

The US and Iran prepare diplomatic talks through Gulf state intermediaries while the Pentagon accelerates military deployments
Negotiations will cover Iran's nuclear program, proxy forces, and Gulf security architecture after months of back-channel talks
An additional carrier strike group, F-22 Raptors, and Patriot batteries reinforce the credible military threat behind diplomacy

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·6 min read·via reuters.com

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Washington-Tehran Talks Planned As U.S. Military Buildup Continues

US-Iran Talks Set as American Military Buildup in Middle East Intensifies

The US and Iran prepare direct talks in Oman, the first since American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and F-35A stealth fighters reinforce the most significant Middle East buildup since those strikes
Secretary Rubio demands negotiations address nuclear programs, ballistic missiles, and Iranian support for regional militant groups

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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