The United States has carried out its largest military buildup near Iran since the 2003 Iraq war. The deployment includes two aircraft carriers, over 50 fighter jets, advanced air-defence systems and long-range bombers placed on alert.

DONALD Trump is rushing jet fighters and support aircraft into the Middle East in the biggest military surge since the 2003 Iraq war. The US president is poised to blitz Iran, but has not decided

This is a massive development in the region since the Iraq war. It includes two aircraft carrier strike groups, more than 50 fighter jets, advanced air-defence systems and long-range bombers.

News agency Reuters is reporting that Iraq is in talks to purchase French Mirage jets from Dassault – but only after cash paid by Saddam Hussein for jets that were never delivered because of the embargo, is returned. Reuters says Iraq is seeking the ...

Iraq has long been fascinated by the Dassault Rafale fighter jet—with interest in operating the warplane dating back to the rule of longtime dictator Saddam Hussein. Iraq is inching closer to concluding a deal for as many as 14 French-made Dassault ...

The US has deployed its largest air force in the Middle East since 2003 amid rising tensions with Iran. This move raises concerns over potential imminent American strikes and regional instability.

In spring 2003, exuberance at the fall of Saddam was swiftly followed by a descent into deadly chaos. Whether moving independently or embedded with troops, Guardian reporters witnessed the violence on