US Special Forces

Libyan sentenced to 19 years in US for Benghazi attack

Mustafa al-Imam, who was convicted of terrorism charges and other offenses in June 2019 after a six-week trial, was sentenced to 19 years and six months in prison by a US District Court judge.

Jan 24, 2020, 11:51 AM IST

US forces helping Philippines to retake city from IS

In a press briefing, Lt. Col. Jo-ar-Herrera said that US special forces were helping the army. 

Jun 10, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

British special forces on 'kill mission' for ISIS chief

Britain's spy chiefs at MI6 and GCHQ are putting all their resources behind tracking down and killing al-Baghdadi, 'Daily Star' reported.

Jan 09, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Afghan forces raid frees 60 from Taliban prison

Afghan special forces, backed by helicopter gunships, freed more than 60 people held captive in a Taliban prison in southern Afghanistan, officials said on Friday, in a major raid against the resurgent Islamist group.

May 06, 2016, 23:53 PM IST

US weighs more special forces troops for Syria: Official

An official said no determination has been made about the number of troops who could be sent or whether they will be sent at all.

Apr 02, 2016, 23:39 PM IST