Iranian Navy Missile Boat Harasses Three U.S. Navy Ships, Marine Helo in Strait of Hormuz
THE PENTAGON – Three U.S. Navy ships and a Marine helicopter were harassed during a night transit of the Strait…
Iranian Presidential Election May Be Referendum on Nuclear Deal
On Friday, many of the 56 million eligible voters in Iran will cast their votes a tight contest between the…
The Attack on USS Stark at 30
On May 17, 1987, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stark (FFG-31) was on patrol when it was struck by two Iraqi…
Panel: Aegis Ashore Could Be Helpful In Pacific, Could Address Russian Air Threats
Aegis Ashore could become a model for missile defense against an aggressive North Korea in Japan, Guam and Hawaii, as…
Document: Report to Congress on Iran Sanctions
The following is the April 14, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Iran Sanctions.…
Officer Punished for 2016 Farsi Island Incident Allowed to Stay in Navy
This post has been updated to include a staetment from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. The officer in charge of 10…
Document: Report to Congress on Iran’s Foreign and Defense Policies
The following is April 6, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Iran’s Foreign and Defense Policies.…
SOUTHCOM Tidd: Russia, Iran and China Expanding Influence in Central, South America
Russia, China and Iran are increasing interest in Central and South America, especially Moscow’s renewed focus on Nicaragua, the head…
Panel: Russia and China Practicing More Hybrid, Information Warfare
Russia and China are effectively using tools as old as propaganda and as current as viral social media messaging to…
Document: Report to Congress on Iran Politics, Human Rights and U.S. Policy
The following is the Feb. 17, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Iran: Politics, Human Rights, and U.S. Policy.…