In memo to CENTCOM leaders, Cooper warns of duty to protect civilians
"Our commitment to the law of armed conflict is not a constraint on our lethality," Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM head, wrote in a memo.
US approves $2B sale of Anduril counter-drone systems to Kuwait
The potential FMS announcement came just days Iran attacked Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones, killing one person, damaging airport facilities and halting flights.
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US can intercept any Iran-linked ship globally, Caine says
“The joint force, through operations and activities in other areas of responsibility, like the Pacific area of responsibility, under the command of Adm. [Samuel] Paparo, will actively pursue any Iranian flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine.
Despite Pope visit and new talks, analysts predict Israeli escalation coming in Lebanon
"The bigger picture is that Lebanon is [disarming Hezbollah] in a phased approach, which might take two years or three years, and Israel, possibly backed by the US, wants it done much quicker, right away," one analyst told Breaking Defense.
In Lebanon, UNIFIL vote looms as US runs short on patience
"Your answer is not UNIFIL," US Special Envoy Tom Barrack said.
Will Iran conflict’s aftermath drive Israel, Saudi Arabia towards normalization?
"The president is certainly hopeful that more countries in the region will sign on to the Abraham Accords," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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With its commander as president and amid fragile ceasefire, Lebanese Armed Forces take center stage
A key part of the ceasefire with Israel involves the LAF providing security in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces withdraw. Is it up to the task?
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Peace at 4 am: Israel, Lebanon agree to US-sponsored ceasefire, Biden says
The deal calls for guns to go silent overnight, the eventual withdrawal of Israeli troops and the US and France's inclusion in a monitoring group.