The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-troops/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:55:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US troops | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-troops/ 32 32 US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany amid spat with Trump over Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-pulling-5000-troops-from-germany-amid-spat-with-trump-over-iran-war/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:28:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814665 Senior Pentagon official says German rhetoric against Washington's policy 'inappropriate and unhelpful'; withdrawal to be completed within 6-12 months

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]]> US said planning to withdraw all American troops from Syria over next two months https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-planning-to-withdraw-all-american-troops-from-syria-over-next-two-months/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:43:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757573 Washington reportedly to pull last 1,000 soldiers from country after new government takes over areas from Kurdish-led SDF, which had been US's ally in fight against ISIS

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]]> Some US personnel told to leave Qatar base as Iran touts ‘peak readiness’ for conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-us-personnel-told-to-leave-qatar-base-as-iran-touts-peak-readiness-for-conflict/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:52:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733629 Official says move is 'posture change'; Tehran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as official death toll in crackdown passes 2,500, though actual number may be much higher

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]]> Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah faction suspends attacks on US forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-kataib-hezbollah-faction-suspends-attacks-on-us-forces/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:57:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213273 Iran-aligned group suspected in attack that killed 3 US troops says its decision stems from a wish to prevent embarrassment for the Baghdad government

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]]> What is Tower 22, the site of a deadly drone attack on US troops in Jordan? https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-is-tower-22-the-site-of-a-deadly-drone-attack-on-us-troops-in-jordan/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:46:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3211515 Little is publicly known about the base near the country's borders with both Syria and Iraq

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]]> In 1st attack since US-led strikes, Houthis fire missile at American warship in Red Sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-1st-attack-since-us-led-strikes-houthis-fire-missile-at-american-warship-in-red-sea/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:32:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3201030 Fighter jet shoots down cruise missile launched from area of Yemeni port city of Hodeida, as Iran-backed rebels continue high-stakes standoff affecting global trade

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]]> Biden and Putin to speak as US warns Russia could attack Ukraine ‘any day’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-and-putin-to-speak-as-us-warns-russia-could-attack-ukraine-any-day/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:59:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2700744&preview=true&preview_id=2700744 Washington says it is bracing for the worst, urges all Americans to leave Ukraine within 48 hours

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]]> US to send 3,000 more troops to Poland amid fears Russia planning Ukraine invasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-send-3000-more-troops-to-poland-amid-fears-russia-planning-ukraine-invasion/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:31:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2700645 Soldiers will join 1,700 American servicemen already in Poland; Biden's national security adviser warns Putin could give order to attack at any moment

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]]> ‘We thought we were basically done’: US troops recall Iranian missile attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-thought-we-were-basically-done-us-troops-recall-iranian-missile-attack/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221199 Though US forces had advance warning and most sheltered in bunkers during barrage, drone pilots remained to control army's eyes in the sky -- and then their connection was lost

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]]> Trump’s Iran entanglement a source of fear, pride for these 2020 swing voters https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-iran-entanglement-a-source-of-fear-pride-for-these-2020-swing-voters/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:30:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2218927 This blue-collar corner of southeast Michigan has buried more soldiers than most other places in the US. Here, matters of war and peace are deeply personal, and political

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]]> Pentagon denies US mulling sending 14,000 troops to Mideast as Iran threat grows https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-mulling-sending-14000-more-troops-to-mideast-as-iran-threat-grows/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:14:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2196294 Statement made after Wall Street Journal reports Trump could make decision on increased forces, which includes 'dozens' more naval vessels, as early as this month

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]]> Warren urges US to ‘get out’ of Mideast, clarifies she only meant combat troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/warrens-campaign-says-she-only-wants-combat-troops-out-of-mideast/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:14:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2165652 Spokesperson for presidential contender elaborates that her 'get out' of the region remark during Democratic debate did not refer to support forces

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]]> US deploying 3,000 more troops to Saudi Arabia to boost air defenses https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-deploying-3000-more-troops-to-saudi-arabia-to-boost-air-defenses/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:24:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2163679 Buildup includes Patriot batteries, THAAD ballistic missile interception system and two fighter squadrons following attack on oil plant blamed on Iran

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]]> Wary of Iran, White House said weighing plan to send 120,000 troops to MidEast https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-said-to-review-plan-to-send-up-to-120000-troops-to-middle-east/ Tue, 14 May 2019 05:12:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2074985&preview=true&preview_id=2074985 Proposal by Pentagon officials suggests deployment nearing Gulf War levels if Iran were to expedite nuclear program or target US forces

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]]> Amid Iran tensions, a look at US deployment across Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-iran-tensions-a-look-at-us-deployment-across-mideast/ Sat, 11 May 2019 16:58:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2073535&preview=true&preview_id=2073535 America maintains a vast network of bases, troops and assets throughout the region, to the chagrin of Tehran

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