The Pentagon provided few details, but the Trump administration has said that Iran’s efforts to kill U.S. officials is one reason the United States launched its bombing campaign.
The two nations, as well as Greece, said they would send assets to the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.
On Tuesday, nonemergency staff and their family members were told to leave several posts as Iran continued to retaliate after U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The ballistic missile was shot down by NATO forces before it reached Turkish territory. Turkey’s defense ministry said the missile was detected to have been launched from Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was the first such strike since World War II. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors from the crew of 180.
Soccer’s global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation.
President Trump is beginning to consider what sort of Iranian government might come next, as the U.S.-Israeli assault continues.
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.
Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.
Markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil, but stocks in Asia fell sharply.