Dan Caine

It is an unintended feature of President Donald Trump’s Plan B for defeating Iran — economic strangulation — that the more successful the policy becomes, the more risk the men who run the Islamic Republic are willing to accept to fight it

It is an unintended feature of President Donald Trump’s Plan B for defeating Iran — economic strangulation — that the more successful the policy becomes, the more risk the men who run the Islamic Republic are willing to accept to fight it

Preventing the militarization of space must remain a basic principle as humanity ventures beyond Earth

It is an unintended feature of President Donald Trump’s Plan B for defeating Iran — economic strangulation — that the more successful the policy becomes, the more risk the men who run the Islamic Republic are willing to accept to fight it

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains

Anxiety among Democrats that the Trump administration could try to meddle in the midterm elections has grown, particularly after the president deployed federal agents in Democratic-led states over the objections of local leaders

Iran eventually launched a brutal crackdown against the protesters on January 8 and January 9

The Iran war, which is both costly and unpopular to Americans, has dragged on for more than five months

The move comes amid concerns that air strikes have failed to change Tehran’s position, while options including heavier bombardment and ground operations carry major risks

Iran and the United States are no closer to resolving the conflict after five months of an increasingly unpopular war

The United States military is exploring unconventional ways to increase pressure on Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reportedly inviting defence experts and analysts to propose fresh strategies amid an increasingly complex regional standoff

The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas

Just past 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived at the West Wing carrying a message for the White House

Just past 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived at the West Wing carrying a message for the White House

Just past 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived at the West Wing carrying a message for the White House

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Officials Weigh Dwindling Air Defense Stocks

Caine didn't identify the type of Russian aircraft, but Ukrainian media referenced a statement from the country's air force on July 8, which claimed to have shot down an Su-35 over eastern Ukraine

Caine didn't identify the type of Russian aircraft, but Ukrainian media referenced a statement from the country's air force on July 8, which claimed to have shot down an Su-35 over eastern Ukraine

Caine didn't identify the type of Russian aircraft, but Ukrainian media referenced a statement from the country's air force on July 8, which claimed to have shot down an Su-35 over eastern Ukraine

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth requests fresh funding for Iran War in remarks to senators

Ukraine has been ramping up long-range attacks against targets in Russia over the past months in an effort to cripple the Kremlin’s ability to finance its war

In response, Caine spoke about the development of Ukraine's defence capabilities

President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted his administration’s efforts at removing regulatory and infrastructure barriers that have hindered the nation’s defense industrial base, as he promoted nearly $10 billion in new defense investments across Pennsylvania

Makary’s tenure at the FDA was marked by controversy, from disputes over COVID vaccine policy to criticism surrounding the rollback of restrictions on certain injectable peptides popular within the wellness industry

One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were devastated in US-Israeli bombing campaigns before the ceasefire began in April

One of the Trump administration’s key talking points on the Iran war is that the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities were devastated in US-Israeli bombing campaigns before the ceasefire began in April

Iran plans to double its income through the vital shipping route as global oil and gas supplies remain upended

Iran plans to double its income through the vital shipping route as global oil and gas supplies remain upended

When President Trump visited China in late 2017, Xi Jinping welcomed him with a grand display of Chinese history and culture: a four-hour private tour of the Forbidden City culminating in a performance by the Peking Opera

Hegseth is also expected to face questions on the administration's military strategy toward Iran as peace talks remain stalled between Washington and Tehran

US President Donald Trump posted a series of AI-generated images showing dramatic military strikes against Iran as tensions surrounding the fragile Middle East ceasefire continued to intensify

Washington: Pentagon leaders refused to publicly disclose detailed battle damage assessments from the ongoing Iran conflict

Most alarming to some senior officials is evidence that Iran has restored operational access to 30 of the 33 missile sites it maintains along the Strait of Hormuz, which could threaten American warships and oil tankers transiting the narrow waterway

For his part, the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two weeks ago, notably avoiding the same pointed criticism of lawmakers in his opening remarks as he outlined the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up production of weapons and other military capabilities

Donald Trump is said to have been exposed internationally this week following his latest move, with some suggesting Iran may have been one step ahead all along

UAE air defences intercepted all incoming threats, though a fire in Fujairah left three people injured

Geraldo Rivera: Trump doesn't have a clear idea

Alex Lo has been an SCMP columnist since 2012, covering major issues affecting Hong Kong and the rest of China

Costs, casualties and strategy dominate Capitol Hill showdown

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tangled with Senate Democrats Thursday during his second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, sparring with lawmakers over President Trump’s war with Iran, the Pentagon’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget request and potentially sending troops to polling sites

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine held a press briefing and gave an update on Iran war as ceasefire grinds on