The attacks are likely to stoke tensions with Iran, which Biden administration officials call the largest security threat in the Middle East.
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U.S. Contractor Killed in Drone Attack on Base in Syria
Five service members and another U.S. contractor were wounded. The Pentagon said the drone was of “Iranian origin” and ordered airstrikes on facilities in Syria used by Iran-linked groups.
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Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court
President Biden has not acted to resolve a dispute that pits the Defense Department against other agencies.
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NATO Allies Discuss Arms Supply for Ukraine as Battles Loom
One of Ukraine’s biggest problems in fighting the Russian invasion is a basic one: It is firing artillery rounds much faster than its Western backers are producing them.
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After Spy Balloon Incident, China Rejects Pentagon’s Request to Speak
Chinese officials rejected a request from the U.S. defense secretary to speak with his counterpart after an American fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon.