Defense and Military Forces – Page 25 – War Watch

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3 U.S. Planes Are Shot Down in ‘Friendly Fire’ in Kuwait, U.S. Military Says
ByAaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon, Malachy Browne and Amelia Nierenberg March 2, 2026March 3, 2026

Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.

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After a Drone Strikes RAF Base in Cyprus, UK Risks Being Dragged Further Into Iran Conflict
ByStephen Castle March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being dragged deeper into the conflict, after allowing the U.S. military to use British bases for “defensive” purposes.

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How the Assault on Iran Unfolded
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

Despite warnings after an earlier wave of killings, top Iranian officials gathered in person, and Israel seized the chance to kill Iran’s supreme leader.

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Oil Prices Surge After Iran Attack
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

How long prices remain high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.

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Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers Have Been Cut by Half, Israeli Official Says
ByGabby Sobelman March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

The Israeli military says it identified a significant recent acceleration in Iran’s efforts to rebuild its missile production capabilities.

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Democrats Question Trump’s Urgency to Attack Iran
ByMinho Kim March 1, 2026

Lawmakers questioned whether the United States faced an “imminent” threat from Iran, a requirement for the president to lawfully initiate military action without congressional approval.

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Pentagon Announces First Three U.S. Deaths in War With Iran
ByHelene Cooper March 1, 2026

U.S. Central Command did not say where the troops were killed but added that five others had been seriously wounded and that several had shrapnel injuries.

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Israelis Are Tense but Relieved That Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead
ByIsabel Kershner March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

Iranian missile and drone attacks have caused anxiety across Israel, but many believe it is a price worth paying for killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Israelis Are Tense But Relieved That Iran’s Supreme Leader is Dead
ByIsabel Kershner March 1, 2026

Iranian missile and drone attacks have caused anxiety across Israel, but many believe it is a price worth paying for killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Read More Israelis Are Tense But Relieved That Iran’s Supreme Leader is Dead
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The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
ByJulian E. Barnes, Ronen Bergman, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

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