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Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperity - reuters.com
Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperity reuters.com
August 4, 2026Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend - Reuters
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend Reuters
May 30, 2026Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup - Reuters
Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup Reuters
May 28, 2026Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies - Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
March 30, 2026Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
March 13, 2026Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker Reuters
February 26, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
February 22, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff - Reuters
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff Reuters
February 22, 2026US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
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Thousands of US troops sent to the Middle East with more on the way
MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Thousands more U.S. troops have reached the Middle East, and even more are on the way. The Pentagon has not said what their mission is. In a few minutes, we'll hear from a former
Potential missions include Kharg Island, securing oil routes: Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in ME
WASHINGTON: Thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, as President Donald Trump weighs hi
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) – Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, two U.S. officials to
Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change
As U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, the military posture is drawing comparisons to the 2003 Iraq War buildup. But military experts and former officials say th
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting with foreign ambassadors to Iran in Tehran on Oct. 5, 2025. (Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters)
Australian diplomats' families in Middle East told to leave as US-Iran tensions rise
There has been a large US military build-up in the Middle East in recent months, including the deployment of two carrier strike groups. Source: Getty / US Navy The federal government has directed the
Trump Curious Why Iran Has Not ‘Capitulated’ Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Says Witkoff
Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet “capitulated” and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Midd
US envoy Steve Witkoff says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had met with Mr Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Trump curious why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
US President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet “capitulated” and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump’s spec
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup: Witkoff
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Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Midd
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not yet "capitulated" in the face of Washington's military build-up in the Middle East, the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff has said.
Iran Stages Naval Drills With Russia Against Huge US Military Buildup
Senior Defense Reporter Iran carried out joint military drills with Russia on Thursday in an apparent show of force as the U.S. continues to flood the Middle East with advanced jets and warships, lea
Iran prepares nuclear counterproposal as US considers limited military strikes
Trump orders massive buildup of naval forces in Middle East, leading to fears of an imminent war Iran’s foreign minister has said he expects to have a draft counterproposal ready within days after nu
US renews threat of military action as Iran, Russia announce naval drills
US warns Iran to reach a deal or face strikes as Tehran and Moscow announce joint naval exercises in the Sea of Oman. Share Save The United States has issued new threats against Tehran after a seco
Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of more US talks
In this image provided by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on Feb. 16, 2026, shows troops standing at attention during the guard’s drill in the Persian Gulf on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Sepa
US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center, heads to the venue for talks between Iran and the U.S., in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
Trump warns he’s considering limited strikes as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaks during a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP) President Donal