The options, drawn up after a meeting of President Trump’s national security team, are being considered for a possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, sources say.
The options, drawn up after a meeting of President Trump’s national security team, are being considered for a possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, sources say.
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Russian security agencies have claimed that approximately 16,500 foreign mercenaries are currently serving in the Ukrainian armed forces. These figures are unverified, as they originate from a single source and have not been independently corroborated.
According to claims made by the pro-Russian underground resistance, local bridges and transport hubs are utilized for the movement of security forces, troop transfers, supply logistics, and military equipment. The group further asserts that these same infrastructure sites are used for area patrols.
These operational details have not been independently verified.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday to present a high-level award to its crew, reportedly a day before the ship's scheduled return to San Diego following a record-long deployment in support of the Iran conflict.
The Congressional Research Service reported that 81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, citing internal military data.