February 24, 2026 Troops reinforce Puerto Vallarta as unrest shows signs of easing following El Mencho’s death Mexico's Navy deploys 103 Marines and tactical vehicles to Jalisco after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed, as authorities brace for prolonged violence and power struggles.
February 24, 2026 Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
February 24, 2026 WATCH: US captures sanctioned ship in Indian Ocean U.S. forces captured an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea.
February 24, 2026 Iran vows to do 'whatever it takes' to make a nuclear deal happen: report Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tuesday, "We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible" over Iran's nuclear program.
February 24, 2026 US forces interdict another fugitive tanker ship in Indian Ocean U.S. forces intercept fugitive oil tanker "Bertha" in Indian Ocean as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade reaches global waters, officials announced Tuesday.
February 23, 2026 US kills 3 suspected narco-traffickers in Caribbean, Pentagon says U.S. forces killed three alleged narco-terrorists in a deadly Caribbean strike targeting suspected drug trafficking vessel tied to terrorist organizations.
February 23, 2026 Mexican resort town, airport under siege after cartel leader killed The US embassy and Mexican authorities have issued a shelter in place warning in Jalisco as cartel blockades and burning vehicles paralyze Puerto Vallarta, forcing major airlines to cancel flights.
February 23, 2026 Ayatollah's arsenal vs. American firepower: Iran's top 4 threats and how we fight back Iran's military tactics against US forces include ballistic missiles, Shahed drones, and swarming boats, but American forces have proven countermeasures.
February 23, 2026 China dominates with 5,500 ships while America has under 100 — but Trump’s fighting back President Donald Trump released a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan on Feb. 13 to restore America's maritime dominance as Chinese shipbuilding outproduces America.
February 22, 2026 US assets in Middle East positioned for ‘highly kinetic’ war, ex-Pentagon official warns U.S. launches major Middle East military buildup with overwhelming force capabilities against Iran as nuclear talks continue, former Pentagon official Dana Stroul said.