Opinion: The Danger of Connecting Iran Nuclear Deal with Attacks on U.S. Warships
This is the first of two opinion pieces examining the Iran nuclear deal and the recent attacks in Yemen. The…
Panel: Chilly U.S. – Iran Relationship Unlikely to Thaw Soon
While Tehran is sticking to the “four corners of the deal” over its nuclear weapons program, neither Iran nor the…
Pentagon Still Unsure if USS Mason Was Attacked on Saturday
THE PENTAGON — The U.S. military is still unsure if a guided missile destroyer was attacked Saturday by anti-ship cruise…
CNO Richardson: USS Mason ‘Appears to Have Come Under Attack’
This post and headline have been updated with additional information from the Department of Defense. While Mason fired counter-measures to…
Updated: USS Nitze Destroys 3 Houthi Controlled Radar Sites in Retaliatory Strike
This post has been updated with additional comments from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson. A Navy guided missile…
Pentagon Pledges to Respond in ‘Appropriate Manner’ After New Yemen Missile Attack on USS Mason
This post has been updated with an additional statement from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson. Houthi rebels fired…
Former Diplomat: Middle East on the Edge of Political, Social Implosion
One of the Middle East’s foremost diplomats warned the region remains on the precipice of implosion — split along sectarian,…
USS Mason Fired 3 Missiles to Defend From Yemen Cruise Missiles Attack
CORRECTION: A previous version of this post used the incorrect name for one of the U.S. missiles used in the engagement…
Destroyer USS Mason Unsuccessfully Attacked From Yemen
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) was unsuccessfully attacked with two missiles fired from Yemen on Sunday, Pentagon officials told…
Officials: 3 U.S. Warships Off Yemen Following Attack on UAE Ship
THE PENTAGON — Three U.S. warships are operating off the coast Yemen following a guided missile attack against a UAE…