At least 60 attack aircraft are parked at the base, which has become a key hub for U.S. military planning for possible strikes on Iran.

As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American fire power in the air.

By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish DUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme,

The U.S. military said on Friday that it blew up a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. The strike raised the death toll in the American campaign against people it accuses of drug smuggling at sea to at least 147.

The United States has carried out its largest military buildup near Iran since the 2003 Iraq war. The deployment includes two aircraft carriers, over 50 fighter jets, advanced air-defence systems and long-range bombers placed on alert.

The U.S. has deployed dozens of military aircraft and other assets to bases in and near the Middle East, with President Donald Trump suggesting Thursday strikes against Iran could begin “within 10 days” if a deal is not reached about its nuclear program.

Pentagon says "more than 5,700 adult male ISIS fighters" have been moved to Iraq, completing the operation as questions linger over due legal process.

The agreement was reached following meetings between U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, who is the commander in Europe of both U.S. and NATO forces, and senior Russian and Ukrainian military officials, the U.

The US is mounting its largest military buildup in the Middle East since 2003. Here's a list of the weapons and hardware that it's sent to the region