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Rahmat Gul

February 10, 2020 | 4:33 AM

2 U.S. service members killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan attack

Early indications suggest that the two service members were killed in what's known as a green-on-blue attack.

By Wynne Davis/NPR

Ayman Henna

January 31, 2020 | 11:31 AM

Pentagon increases U.S. injury toll from Iranian attack yet again — to 64

The announcement marks the fourth time in several weeks that the official injury toll has increased.

By Colin Dwyer/NPR

Lucy Perkins

January 31, 2020 | 5:24 AM

Lamb votes against limiting Trump’s military authority in Iran

Lamb’s fellow Western Pennsylvania Democrat U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, voted for both measures.

By Lucy Perkins/WESA

Jose Luis Magana

January 15, 2020 | 5:28 AM

New war powers resolution gains key GOP support, boosting chances of Senate passage

The move comes after President Trump greenlighted a U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general earlier this month.

By Claudia Grisales/NPR

Hadi Mizban

January 14, 2020 | 5:26 AM

Esper: U.S. could strike Iran or proxies ‘where legally available and appropriate’

"We hold Iran responsible for its proxies, and we will retain the right to exercise self-defense."

By Bobby Allyn and Ari Shapiro/NPR

Pennsylvania National Guard

January 10, 2020 | 8:39 AM

Fort Indiantown Gap instructor is first female Pa. Guard member to pass Army Ranger School

Sgt. Danielle Farber has been with the Guard for nine years.

By Becky Metrick/PennLive

Gerry Broome, File

January 9, 2020 | 5:31 AM

U.S. Army alert: You are not being drafted

"U.S. Army Recruiting Command wants to ensure Americans understand these texts are false."

By Vanessa Romo/NPR

Planet

January 8, 2020 | 1:06 PM

Satellite photos reveal extent of damage from Iranian strike on air base in Iraq

At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province.

By Geoff Brumfiel/NPR

Evan Vucci

Updated: January 8, 2020 | 12:49 pm

Trump says Iran is ‘standing down,’ vows to continue pressure

President Trump said “the American people should be extremely grateful and happy no Americans were harmed.”

By Krishnadev Calamur and Brian Naylor/NPR

Atta Kenare

January 7, 2020 | 7:05 AM

Iran’s foreign minister: U.S. strike on Soleimani an act of terrorism and war

Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR, "[We] will respond according to our own timing and choice."

By Scott Neuman/NPR

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