US forces launched strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats. This action was taken in self-defense to protect troops. Meanwhile, President Trump is pushing for more nations, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan,

A top military leader said cartel drones are so common at the southern border that the area has become a "sandbox" for testing counter-drone measures.

WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. military carried out strikes on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.

President Donald Trump declared Thursday the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, an apparent reversal following recent moves by his administration to reduce the number of US troops in Europe.

President Donald Trump has stirred confusion by saying the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 American troops to Poland.

Last year, Congress approved a total end strength of 1,302,800 active duty troops, which added 26,000 troops to the force across the five branches. The final breakdown was: 454,000 soldiers; 344,600 sailors; 321,500 airmen; 172,300 Marines; 10,400 guardians.

This week Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly cancelled two US military deployments to Europe and ordered the removal of other personnel from the continent, according to two defense officials, in a series of moves meant to reduce the number of US troops following criticism by President Donald Trump about support from European allies.

Citing his endorsement of Poland's new conservative President Karol Nawrocki, Trump announced a shift in defense strategy.

US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites and boats placing mines.

U.S. 1st Lt. Nathan Baskind, missing since the Battle of Cherbourg, was identified through DNA and laid to rest at Normandy American Cemetery.