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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral RanksPolitics

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Ranks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to cut general and admiral positions by 20 percent by January 2027, drawing criticism from lawmakers amid ongoing military restructuring.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026
US Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional ChallengesPolitics

US Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges

The US military is officially ending its 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, raising new concerns over regional security and growing Iranian influence.

The National|September 30, 2026|1
As US Troops Finally Withdraw, Can Iraq Navigate Its Future Security Alone?Politics

As US Troops Finally Withdraw, Can Iraq Navigate Its Future Security Alone?

Following the departure of the last remaining US troops from Iraq, experts debate whether the Iraqi government can handle upcoming security challenges alone and who benefits from the withdrawal.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
US Airbase RAF Fairford on High Alert Following Explosives Discovery by UK PoliceBreaking News

US Airbase RAF Fairford on High Alert Following Explosives Discovery by UK Police

UK police declared a major security incident and arrested several men near RAF Fairford after discovering a suspected cache of explosives, placing the US airbase on high alert.

The National|September 27, 2026
US Military Insists Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Despite Blockade and Regional TensionsPolitics

US Military Insists Strait of Hormuz Remains Open Despite Blockade and Regional Tensions

The US military insists the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping despite an ongoing blockade and regional tensions, while defending its operations against allegations of civilian casualties.

Al Jazeera English|September 16, 2026|1
Inside Jordan's Al-Azraq Airbase: Strategic US Military Hub and Target for Iranian MissilesPolitics

Inside Jordan's Al-Azraq Airbase: Strategic US Military Hub and Target for Iranian Missiles

Iran has targeted Jordan's Al-Azraq airbase with ballistic missiles amid escalating regional tensions with the United States. Jordanian forces intercepted most of the incoming projectiles with no casualties reported.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
Trapped in the Middle East: How 25 Years of Post-9/11 Wars Left the US Military Without an ExitPolitics

Trapped in the Middle East: How 25 Years of Post-9/11 Wars Left the US Military Without an Exit

A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks, the United States remains trapped in endless Middle Eastern conflicts that drain resources and hinder strategic shifts toward other global challenges.

The National|September 9, 2026
US Military Launches Strikes in Iran as CENTCOM Releases Video FootageBreaking News

US Military Launches Strikes in Iran as CENTCOM Releases Video Footage

The US military has initiated strikes against targets in Iran, as confirmed by official CENTCOM reports and accompanying video footage.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1