U.S. soldiers aged 21-28 successfully defended Al Udeid Air Base from Iranian missile attack using Patriot defense systems, with Iran giving advance warning to avoid escalation.
President Donald Trump attended the NATO Summit, where he celebrated the alliance's commitment to increase defense spending while meeting global leaders.
Trump attends NATO Summit where Rutte congratulates him for making Europe "pay in a big way" with a new 5% defense target and his "decisive action" on the Israel-Iran ceasefire.
The GUARD Act aims to authorize presidential deployment of National Guard for immigration enforcement when states refuse to cooperate, with harsh penalties for attackers.
A President Donald Trump-brokered Israel-Iran ceasefire nearly fell apart with Israel launching attacks after announcement but before implementation, and Iran responding with deadly rockets.
NATO summit addresses defense spending as Trump pushes European allies for 5% GDP commitment, while Iran nuclear concerns and Ukraine's membership aspirations complicate alliance unity.
Iran launched retaliatory strikes Qatar's Al-Udeid airbase, a critical U.S. military hub for CENTCOM operations, following American attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
A U.S. Embassy Qatar warning advises Americans to shelter in place after weekend strikes on Iran, despite Qatari officials assuring the security situation remains stable.