Pentagon eyes smaller US military presence in Gulf after Iran war: Report
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Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)15:42first to report
PENTAGON analizira vojni razmještaj na Bliskom istoku nakon rata s Iranom. Zbog oštećenja baza u Perzijskom zaljevu, razmatra se povlačenje trupa i premještanje snaga na sigurnije lokacije.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:31
Washington Post says conflict could reshape US military footprint across Middle East
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- iRozhlas (Czechia)19:03
Skoro půl roku od začátku hlavních bojů mezi Spojenými státy a Íránem vychází najevo, že íránské rakety a drony způsobily americké armádě v Perském zálivu rozsáhlé škody. Nejhůř dopadla základna v Bahrajnu, sídlo páté flotily amerického námořnictva, kterou list Military Times označuje za „prakticky neobyvatelnou“. Podle vojenských expertů jde o varovný signál pro celou americkou vojenskou přítomnost v regionu.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)11:03
Problem dodatno predstavlja činjenica da su misije tih ratnih brodova vremenski neograničene. Kući se vraćaju tek kada predsjednik i ministar obrane donesu odluku o njihovu povratku
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Times of India03:28
The United States intends to extend troop deployment until 2027 in light of the escalating conflict with Iran. Centcom has executed strikes within Iran, leading Tehran to retaliate against US facilities. The Pentagon is committed to maintaining a robust military presence, enabling options for future responses. US forces focus on intercepting missiles and safeguarding commercial vessels, while Iran continues to assert its stance over the Strait of Hormuz.
Sat, 5 September 2026
29 reports- Euronews09:39
“We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet," CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said in a statement.
- Channel News Asia09:54
- NYT World11:39
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.
- winnipegfreepress.com13:54
CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.”
- Bloomberg Politics13:55
The US military said it launched strikes against three Iranian crude oil tankers in retaliation for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting two US Navy warships with ballistic missiles.
- Polsat News (Poland)14:09
Siły amerykańskie zaatakowały trzy irańskie tankowce - poinformowało w sobotę Centralne Dowództwo USA. Atak jest odwetem za niedawny ostrzał okrętów amerykańskiej marynarki wojennej przez siły Iranu.
- Axios14:24
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships, U.S. Central Command said. Why it matters: The strikes continue a tit-for-tat war that just passed the six-month mark . A U.S. official told Axios this week it had a new "tanker-for-tanker" policy approved by President Trump. Driving the news: CENTCOM said it retaliated after a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer evaded missiles fired by Iran. The U.S. attacks...
- The Hill14:29
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Saturday conducted strikes on several Iranian crude oil carriers in response to “multiple unprovoked” Iranian attacks on two U.S. Navy warships, according to the military command. The U.S. military “permanently disabled” three of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s (IRGC) crude oil carriers located near Kharg Island and in the Gulf...
- ABC News (Australia)14:32
The US military says it has hit three Iranian oil tankers in new strikes in the Gulf region.
- BBC News World14:35
The strikes come nearly a week after fighting between the US and Iran flared again following weeks of relative calm.
- Times of India14:39
In a tense confrontation, US forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers after missile strikes on Navy warships. The vessels successfully dodged multiple Iranian attacks without any injuries reported. Serving as financial support for Iran's Revolutionary Guard and proxies, one tanker was rendered useless near Kharg Island, while another faced destruction close to Jask, with the last one obliterated in the Gulf of Oman as its crew evacuated.
- Al Jazeera English14:49
US strikes have hit Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg island.
- Le Figaro (France)14:52
Après un mois d’accalmie, les affrontements entre Washington et Téhéran ont repris dimanche 30 août à l’initiative de l’armée américaine.
- El Mundo (Spain)14:56
Los últimos enfrentamientos ponen de manifiesto un esfuerzo cada vez mayor por parte de ambas partes para hacerse con el control del estrecho de Ormuz Leer
- Google News - Top Stories14:59
U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships CNBC U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says The New York Times Iran war live: US says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers after US ships attacked aljazeera.com U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier WSJ Three Iranian tankers struck in retaliation for missile attacks, US military says CNN
- South China Morning Post14:59
The US military says it has struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles. The military’s statement on Saturday said an aircraft carrier and a destroyer evaded “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” and no US personnel were hurt. It said two Iranian oil carriers were “permanently disabled” and the third, unladen one, was destroyed. The US statement said the tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). “Let...
- NPR News15:05
The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:17
Vor der Küste Irans hat das US-Militär drei iranische Öltanker außer Gefecht gesetzt. Es spricht von einer Reaktion auf Attacken der Revolutionsgarde: Diese soll zuvor Raketen auf Marineschiffe abgefeuert haben.
- Libération (France)15:35
L’armée américaine a ciblé samedi trois navires iraniens dans le golfe Persique et le golfe d’Oman, en riposte à des attaques contre ses bâtiments, alors que les affrontements ont repris après un mois d’accalmie.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:36
AMERIČKA vojska objavila je da je pogodila tri naftna tankera povezana s Iranom, nakon što su prema dvama američkim ratnim brodovima u regiji ispaljene balističke rakete.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:39
Siły zbrojne USA uderzyły w sobotę w trzy irańskie tankowce w odwecie za ataki rakietowe przeprowadzone na amerykańskie okręty wojenne. Dowództwo Centralne USA ostrzega, że w razie potrzeby jest gotowe całkowicie zniszczyć flotę naftową Teheranu. Do eskalacji dochodzi zaledwie dzień po tym, jak prezydent Donald Trump próbował bagatelizować konflikt, nazywając go "drobnostką".
- The Guardian World15:41
Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the US The US military said Saturday it struck three Iranian oil tankers after US navy warships came under missile attack, further escalating tensions in the region and warning it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet”. According to the military, a US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided “multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” while patrolling the region. No...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:43
Americké síly v sobotu zasáhly a vyřadily z provozu tři íránské ropné tankery v Perském a Ománském zálivu v odvetě za odpálení íránských balistických střel proti dvěma válečným lodím USA nasazeným v regionu. Oznámila to americká armáda. Íránská média dříve informovala pouze o tom, že americké rakety u íránského ostrova Charg v Perském zálivu zasáhly jeden íránský tanker. Íránské úřady se k věci dosud oficiálně nevyjádřily.
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- Novinky (Czechia)5 Sept, 16:25their copy
- Al Jazeera English15:49
US Central Command says its forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday.
- Le Monde (France)15:50
Un porte-avions et un destroyer américains « ont échappé à de multiples attaques iraniennes non provoquées », selon l’armée américaine.
- PBS NewsHour16:02
The strikes — a day after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict as "small potatoes" — keep up a new tilt back toward fighting after six months of on-again, off-again war.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)16:21
Anlass seien vorausgegangene Raketenangriffe der iranischen Revolutionsgarden auf zwei Schiffe der Marine gewesen, heißt es vom US-Militär.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:58
US Central Command says aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer evaded multiple Iranian attacks, adding that no American personnel were injured
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)17:08
Non accennano a spegnarsi i lampi della guerra che da alcuni giorni infiammano di nuovo il Medio Oriente. L’esercito degli Stati Uniti ha colpito tre petroliere iraniane in diverse aree del Golfo Persico, dopo che i Pasdaran avrebbero lanciato missili balistici contro due navi militari americane. Lo ha riferito il Comando Centrale degli Stati Uniti […] L'articolo Gli Usa colpiscono tre petroliere iraniane dopo i missili contro le navi americane. Hegseth: “Possiamo distruggerle tutte” proviene...