Military officials
Coverage of Military officials in the Nexus archive.
- Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
The Iran war has renewed concerns regarding the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries on American troops. According to military officials, the majority of American service members wounded in the conflict have suffered from these debilitating injuries.
- Iran attempts ‘surprise attack’ on US forces in Middle East — day after cease-fire talks made ‘significant’ progress
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American bases across the Middle East on Tuesday evening, which military officials described as a 'surprise attack.' The attack occurred the day after ceasefire talks made 'significant' progress.
- US pauses Iran attacks for second night after Trump advised to halt bombing
The US has paused strikes on Iran for a second night after top military officials advised Donald Trump to halt the bombing campaign, citing dwindling munitions and limited effectiveness. Diplomatic negotiations continue to avoid escalating the conflict, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who opposes the negotiations, is expected to visit the White House.
- Warplane Crashes During Training Flight in Moscow Region
A warplane crashed during a training flight in the Moscow region. The pilot ejected safely from the unarmed aircraft, according to military officials who provided the information to state media.
- F-16 fighter jet intercepts plane in restricted airspace over Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that had entered restricted airspace over Hagerstown, Maryland, according to military officials. The incident occurred on Saturday.
- Edwards AFB releases names of eight flight members on B-52 that crashed Monday
Military officials have released the names of eight Air Force personnel and government staff who were aboard a B-52 flight that crashed shortly after takeoff near Mojave on Monday. The crash occurred near Mojave, and the identities of those involved have been disclosed.
- Driver Killed in Moscow Region Car Explosion Near Site of General’s Assassination
A driver was killed in a car explosion near the site of a general's assassination in the Moscow region. The incident is part of a series of assassination plots in Russia targeting military officials, pro-war figures, and Ukrainian defectors following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Same US Pilot Shot Down Again Over Iran
A US Air Force pilot was shot down twice within weeks during the conflict with Iran. The first incident involved a friendly-fire attack by Kuwaiti air defenses, and the second occurred after an F-15E was downed over Iran. Military officials called the case an extraordinarily rare occurrence.
- Cuba Calls Guantanamo Talks with U.S. General ‘Positive’
Senior U.S. and Cuban military officials held a rare face-to-face meeting near Guantanamo Bay. Cuba described the discussions as 'positive'.