Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war.

Iran attacked a U.S. military base in response to the bombing of its nuclear sites. American bases in the Middle East remain on high alert amid a hoped-for truce.

As Biden signaled a gradual drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq, he also increased the number of personnel in the broader CENTCOM area of operations from 34,000 to around 43,000, the Associated Press ...

There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites. ... further inflamed by Israel’s repeated statements that it is prepared to launch a strike on Iran. ...

US helps Israel shoot down barrage of Iranian missiles ... Typically around 30,000 troops are based in the Middle East, and about 40,000 troops are in the region now, ...

U.S. President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel’s surprise attack on Friday that triggered the conflict, but in recent days has hinted at greater American involvement, saying ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is shifting military aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks as President Donald Trump warns Tehran to step back from ...

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe.

WASHINGTON (AP) — American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes ...