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US military forces
Coverage of US military forces in the Nexus archive.
- US 'positioned' to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, says Centcom
US Central Command stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels and that US military forces are 'positioned and prepared' to ensure freedom of navigation. The comment follows recent exchanges of fire between US and Iranian forces, with Iran claiming to have closed the strait, which Centcom disputes.
- US forces deployed to war zones are reportedly being targeted using location data: Pentagon
US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports from military officials. This highlights the role of the global surveillance economy in influencing modern warfare.