Trump’s remarks could ease tensions between the two countries.
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.
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 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.