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The attacks indicate a dangerous new phase in the Israel-Iran conflict that could pull in the broader region.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not specify how the administration would avoid getting drawn into a deeper escalation with Tehran.

A POLITICO analysis reveals telling gaps between the big spenders near Eastern Europe and those further from Russia, who are still creeping toward a decade-old target.

The Pentagon has had a monthslong rotation of the planes to a base in the Indian Ocean.

Israelis see value in weakening Iran as Trump seeks negotiations.

The administration has demanded that allies commit to spending at least 5 percent of GDP on defense.

The U.S. had been holding off on organizing any flights out of Israel for American citizens as Israel and Iran trade blows.

U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Erik Kurilla is overruling other top Pentagon officials.

The Pentagon is routing another aircraft carrier to the region and sending additional aircraft to Europe as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates.

The move comes as Israel braces for a retaliatory attack from Iran.