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smoke billows following an Israeli air strike that targeted a house in the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the Lebanese-Israeli border on June 21, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on June 21, that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not turn Lebanon into "another Gaza." (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP) (Photo by RABIH DAHER/AFP via Getty Images)

War Drums Grow Louder Along The Israel-Lebanon Border War Drums Grow Louder Along The Israel-Lebanon Border

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 25 7:58 PM EDT

The Navy needs more SM-3 surface to air missiles says Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro.

More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary More SM-3 Interceptors Needed After Downing Iranian Ballistic Missiles: Navy Secretary

By Howard Altman

May 2 8:14 PM EDT

A photo of a map of Iraq and Iran.

Israel Strikes Back (Updated) Israel Strikes Back (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 19 12:20 AM EDT

F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX F-15E Strike Eagle’s Defense Of Israel Bolsters The Case For F-15EX

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 17 5:49 PM EDT

Israeli launch of a Shavit-2 with the Ofek 13 satellite

Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran? Could Israel Use Conventionally-Armed Jericho Ballistic Missiles To Strike Iran?

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Apr 16 6:45 PM EDT

An Israeli Air Force F-15I in its shelter armed with air-to-air missiles.

Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report Intel From Saudi Arabia, UAE Helped Defend Israel Against Iranian Attack: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT

A variety of US and other foreign military assets, including US Navy Arleigh Burke class destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles and drones heading for targets in Israel.

Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles Signs Point To Combat Debut Of Navy’s SM-3 Interceptor Against Iranian Ballistic Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 14 4:13 PM EDT

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated) Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Have Begun (Updated)

By The War Zone staff

Apr 14 1:11 AM EDT

Hezbollah has launched a new barrage of rockets and drones against targets in Israel as fears grow that a larger coordinated strike by Iran and/or proxies may be imminent.

Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated) Is Hezbollah’s Barrage On Israel Prelude To Much Larger Iranian Attack? (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 12 3:11 PM EDT

The Barbados-flagged cargo ship True Confidence has been abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following apparent attack that reportedly left it on fire and with casualties among its crew.

Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated) Another Burning Cargo Ship Abandoned After Houthi Missile Attack (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 6 1:38 PM EST

German Navy frigate Hessen at sea

German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Feb 28 3:06 PM EST

Russia has reportedly recieved hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles after years of negotiations, which could present a significant new threat to Ukraine.

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report Iran Just Delivered Hundreds Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 21 3:05 PM EST

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

By Howard Altman

Feb 16 7:32 PM EST

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.

Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

By Oliver Parken

Feb 14 6:35 PM EST

A top Iranian-backed militia leader was killed in a US. drone strike, likely using an RX9 "Flying Ginsu" missile.

Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad Bladed Hellfire Missile Likely Killed Top Iran-Backed Militia Leader In Baghdad

By Howard Altman

Feb 7 7:24 PM EST

Saudi Arabian officials have shared new details about the use of Patriot surface-to-air missile systems against Houthi threats in 2019, underscoring growing air and missile defense concerns around the world.

Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges Saudi’s ‘Mad Minute’ Of Patriot Intercepts Shines Light On Growing Challenges

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 5 7:30 PM EST