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Trump says US worked with UK to arrest five terror suspects near RAF base, US Embassy urges caution

"The arrest in the UK was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job," Trump said, adding that the individuals had already been under investigation. 

Emergency vehicles are parked at Fairford Youth Football club, near RAF Fairford, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. Police declared a major incident at UK's Fairford air base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under t
Armed police man a roadblock at an entrance to RAF Fairford base in Fairford, south-west England on September 27, 2026, as UK counter-terrorism police investigate an incident near the base in the village of Whelford.

Five arrested over suspected explosives threat at UK air base used by US to launch Iran strikes

The sign of the U.S. Air Force Spangdahlem Air Base stands on October 22, 2020 in Spangdahlem, Germany.

F-16 fighter jet crashes at US air base in western Germany prompts major emergency response

The US Airforce crewmember, callsign ''Bravo,'' in a '60 Minutes' interview.

'A modern-day miracle': US airman shot down over Iran recounts survival, rescue on 60 Minutes


US Air Force pilots lack sufficient sortie experience for combat operations - report

MIAS expert John Venable noted that the pilot shortage facing the US military is anecdotally 4,000 open slots, though the official number is 2,000.

A USAF Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor flies during the Oshkosh Airshow on July 20, 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report

An A-10 Thunderbolt and roughly eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.

Danger remains real despite Israeli wins against Iranian nukes, sources tell 'Post'

Iran’s surviving centrifuges, inaccessible enriched uranium, and weapons-group recovery efforts could sustain a future nuclear threat despite the heavy damage inflicted by Israeli and US strikes.

 A model of a centrifuge is displayed during the 46th anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2025

US Air Force widow initially denied benefits because Iran conflict ‘not technically a war’

The widow of one of 18 US servicemen killed since the start of the war with Iran will receive partial payment after she was initially denied combat-related benefits.

A U.S. Air Force boom operator performs a pre-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Trump to continue traveling in Qatari-gifted Air Force One despite security concerns - report

With delays affecting Boeing’s replacement aircraft, Trump is expected to keep using the Qatari-gifted plane for upcoming trips, including visits to Texas, Alaska, and Ireland.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

Pentagon orders US military officials to cease referring to Iran conflict as Op. Epic Fury - report

According to the email, sent on August 7, military leaders were instructed to refer to the conflict as "overseas operations in the CENTCOM AOR [US Central Command Area of Responsibility]."

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Explosion at Iranian wedding likely a result of direct hit by US munition, experts say - report

On Thursday, US President JD Vance said the United States was investigating the strike. "We're investigating it because obviously we care. We want to know."

US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report

The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.

In an aerial view, the Pentagon, headquarters for the United States Defense Department is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.

US strikes two Iranian launchers preparing to reportedly fire sea mines at Strait of Hormuz

Following the airstrikes on Larak, US President Donald Trump posted an AI video to Truth Social, captioned "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!"

US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), August 30, 2026.

US military chiefs warn Hegseth that Iran war is weakening forces needed to counter intl. threats

One person familiar with the matter told the 'Washington Post' that US military leadership believes that the war in Iran has been “too much for too long.”

US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets patrol the skies over the Middle East, published August 9, 2026.