The Pentagon said today it has rescued American citizen Philip Walton from captivity in Nigeria. Also Read: Big win for our very elite US Special Forces today, says Trump US President in a tweet had earlier said US Special Forces had managed a "big win" today.

US forces free American hostage Philip Walton in Nigeria

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on June 18 said, United States will maintain its pressure campaign on Iran and continue to deter aggression in the region but does not want the conflict with Tehran to escalate. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. justifies rising military presence in Middle East

Pompeo says US will still lead fight against ISIS

The United States shut its consulate in the protest-hit southern Iraqi city of Basra, blaming "indirect fire" by Iran-backed forces and warning its rival of retaliation for any damage.

US shuts consulate in Iraq's Basra, blames 'indirect fire'