The Current Situation In Iran: How Did We Get Here?
A look at the key events which happened prior to the death of Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani.
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World When The US Navy Took On The Boghammars
What happened when the United States last engaged in combat operations with Iran?
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USA Trump Threatens To Hit 52 Iranian Targets If Tehran Retaliates
President Trump said the US had targeted 52 Iranian sites, "some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture".
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Africa Joint US-Kenya Military Base Attacked By Al-Shabaab
The US military confirmed the attack and said "initial reports reflect damage to infrastructure and equipment".
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Iran US To Send Around 3,000 More Troops To Middle East After Soleimani Death
Iran is warning of "harsh retaliation" for the killing of its General Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike.
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Iran US Air Strike Kills Top Iranian Military Commander
Iran warns of "harsh retaliation" after the death of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the elite Quds force.
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Iran Trump: Iranian General Soleimani Should Have Been Killed 'Many Years Ago'
US President Donald Trump accused General Qassem Soleimani of killing and wounding thousands of Americans.
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Iraq US Marines Sent To Secure US Embassy In Baghdad
It follows violent protests over American airstrikes on an Iranian-backed militia in the country.
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Iraq Iraqi Supporters Of Iran-Backed Militia Attack US Embassy
The protests come after the US launched air strikes against an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia group.
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Aircraft A U-2 Phenomenon: America’s Secret Spy Plane
Forces News gets a rare up-close look at America's operational spy plane.
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Afghanistan Taliban Claims Death Of US Soldier As Peace Talks Restart
The unidentified serviceman was killed in Afghanistan.
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Space US President Celebrates Launch Of Space Force
It is the country's first new military service in more than 70 years.
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North Korea US On Alert Over 'Christmas Surprise' Missile Launch From North Korea
Any tests would be a setback in President Trump's efforts to denuclearise the region.
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USA US Calls On North Korea To Renegotiate As Nuclear Deadline Is Rejected
A US diplomat says Washington will not accept an end of year time limit on talks set by North Korea.
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USA US Defence Budget Approved By House
The $738 billion defence bill is now expected to see approval from the Senate.
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USA US Navy Suspends Flight Training For Saudi Students After Shooting
It comes after three US military personnel were killed by a Saudi Air Force officer last week.