United States Navy

• Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran - The plans being weighed by the president go beyond those he considered weeks ago amid widespread protests against Iran’s government.
• As U.S. Warships Get Closer, Iran Ramps Up Threats to Retaliate - Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.
• Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise - We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.
• The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months - The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.
• Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships - The president said development of the vessels would help maintain military superiority and improve the industrial base, but analysts suggested they were the wrong approach to current threats.
• U.S. Coast Guard Is Pursuing an Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela - U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels.
• U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard - Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.