Hegseth warns Iran to 'choose wisely' as US 'locked and loaded' to resume fighting. Pentagon press secretary issues military update, urging diplomatic resolution.

US special forces soldier allegedly used classified info to bet on Maduro raid, records show. The soldier, a real estate investor in North Carolina, placed bets on the operation's outcome.

The U.S. special forces soldier who allegedly used classified information to bet on the raid that captured Nicolás Maduro is a real estate investor who lives in North Carolina, according to public records and social media posts.

US Air Force KC-46A Pegasus tanker operates over Persian Gulf after Hegseth authorizes 'shoot' order. Aircraft likely supporting fighter or strike aircraft in region.

A US Air Force KC-46A Pegasus is operating over the Persian Gulf off the UAE coast following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's statement that US forces have been authorized to 'shoot'.

China holds live-fire drills near Luzon as US, Philippines stage war games

China holds live-fire drills in waters near Luzon as US, Philippines stage war games.

The United States has used more than 1,200 Patriot air defense missiles in its operation against Iran, The New York Times reported. Only about 600 were produced in 2025; each missile costs around $4 million.

The US has used over 1,200 Patriot missiles in the operation against Iran, per NYT. Only about 600 were produced in 2025, each costing $4 million.