The Navy maintains two aircraft carriers in the Middle East amid intense strikes on Houthi militants. Rising costs, ...

President Donald Trump announced he has ordered a stop to airstrikes on the Houthis after the group told the United States ...

In December, 2024, the US lost an F-18 jet (but the pilots ditched and were recovered) to a friendly fire incident. The Navy ...

The U.S. has increased its military deployment in the Middle East as it faces attacks by the Houthis and as a warning to Iran amid ongoing tensions.

The U.S. has secured support from a Western ally, but key regional partners remain unwilling to commit militarily.