The United States (US) military has deployed forces to Nigeria amid concerning security challenges under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

DAKAR, Feb 3 - The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said on Tuesday, the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces on the ground since Washington struck by air on Christmas Day.

The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as leaders weigh whether the youngest military branch has met early expectations while preparing for a more contested space domain.

Iran vowed Thursday to conduct live-fire military drills in one of the world’s most vital sea passages — which sees 20% of the globe’s oil transports — next week, just two

A “multi-day readiness exercise” will take place after Donald Trump deployed an “armada” to the Middle East.

U.S. naval and air forces are moving toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise, highlighting deterrence efforts, escalation risks, and what the buildup means for servicemembers operating in the region.

Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.

The Pentagon has been sending U.S. military assets into the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier group and its thousands of troops.

Even with US forces poised to strike Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CNN that he was “confident that we can achieve a deal” on Tehran’s nuclear program.