US will ‘shoot down’ North Korean missiles: Pentagon chief
Press TV- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has described North Korea’s ballistic missiles program as a “serious threat” to the United States,…
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Recapture of Mosul ‘possible’ before next U.S. administration: Pentagon chief
Reuters– While the fight to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS is going to be difficult, it is “possible” it…
Carter: US must stay in Iraq after ISIS defeat
Rudaw- US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has said that the United States military, along with its coalition allies, needs to retain…
U.S. Defense Secretary arrives in Baghdad to assess Mosul offensive
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived on an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Saturday to get an assessment of the U.S.-backed Iraqi…
Carter calls on Turkey to refrain from hitting US-backed militants
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has called on the Turkish government to stop attacking US-backed factions of Kurdish militants in Syria, days…
Why Washington in hurry to liberate Iraq’s Mosul?
Alwaght- On Thursday, the representatives of over 30 countries, all members of the US-led international anti-ISIS military coalition met in Washington to…
Pentagon chief Carter arrives in Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has arrived in Afghanistan to discuss security issues with President Ashraf Ghani and American commanders, in the…
US to deploy 560 more troops to Iraq: US defense secy.
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter says his country will send more troops to Iraq, claiming that the forces will help Baghdad in…
Pentagon chief arrives in Iraq to discuss ISIL
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has made an unannounced visit to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi about the…
Carter hosts Saudi counterpart at Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has met with his Saudi counterpart in Washington to discuss conflicts in the Middle East, including their…
Senior ISIL commander likely killed: U.S. official
A senior ISIL commander was targeted and likely killed in a U.S. operation, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday, speaking on…
US National Guard may join cyber offense against Daesh: Carter
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the National Guard’s cyber unit may join the fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in…
NATO mulls joining US-led coalition in Syria, Iraq: Carter
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the NATO military alliance may join a coalition purportedly targeting Daesh Takfiri militants in Syria and…
Saudi seeking greater contribution to US-led airstrikes: Pentagon
The United States says Saudi Arabia has proposed to expand its role in the air campaign by the US-led coalition on purported positions…
US welcomes Saudi plans to send ground troops to Syria to fight Daesh
The United States welcomes Saudi Arabia’s willingness to send ground forces into Syria to fight the Daesh jihadist group, US Defense Secretary…
Pentagon: U.S. sailors made ‘navigational error’ into Iranian waters
The 10 U.S. sailors briefly held by Iran before being released on Wednesday made a navigational mistake that led them into Iranian…
US defense secretary welcomes sailors’ release
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The latest developments following the release of 10 U.S. Navy sailors detained by Iran after entering its territorial…
Iran’s top general scolds US defense secretary for inapt comments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi took a swipe at the US secretary…
Iran to US defense chief: Mind your words
Iran’s defense minister has warned his American counterpart to mind his words, following accusations by the US official that the Islamic Republic is…
Carter’s remarks show US destabilizing policies in Middle East: Iran
Iran says recent remarks made by US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter show the United States’ “destabilizing policies and measures” in the region.…
UN trusts US to investigate itself, will hold off on Kunduz bombing probe
The United Nations on Monday said it would hold off on deciding whether to support an independent investigation into a deadly air…
US weighing military force against Russia over Syria militants: Report
The Pentagon is considering the use of military force against Russia to protect US-trained militants in Syria, a move that could trigger war…
Russia strikes in Syria ‘pouring gasoline on fire’: Pentagon chief
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter criticized Russia’s policy in Syria as “contradictory,” saying its airstrikes in support of the Syrian government were…
US ready to discuss enhanced security for Israel: Sherman
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman says the United States is ready to discuss additional security assistance to…
Pentagon chief threatening Iran to appeal to Israel lobby: Analyst
Ashton Carter’s appointment by US President Barack Obama to the defense secretary and his military threats against Iran is aimed at appealing…
Top U.S. general says Iran deal lowers near-term atomic arms risk
The top U.S. military officer supported a proposed nuclear deal with Iran on Wednesday, saying it reduced the risk of Tehran developing…
Carter: Successful Iran nuclear deal better than strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the U.S. armed forces stand ready to confront Iran, but told lawmakers…
U.S. defense secretary says Saudis support Iran nuclear deal
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter says Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his defense minister have supported the Iran nuclear deal but have…
Carter in Saudi Arabia to reassure king over Iran agreement
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has arrived in Saudi Arabia to allay the kingdom’s concerns over the nuclear agreement reached between Iran…
Zarif hits back at US official for ‘military option’ remark
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says those who have used the language of force against the Islamic Republic after the successful…
Pentagon chief: ‘Military option’ in Iran still possible
The Iran nuclear deal does not mean military action is off the table when it comes to stopping Tehran from obtaining an…
Pacifying Israel, Pentagon says will utilize military option against Iran if needed
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the US might utilize the “military option” against Iran in a bid to pacify Israel after Tehran, Washington…
Iran to give mighty response to any aggression, says Cmdr.
TEHRAN (ISNA)- A senior Iranian commander reiterated that the country would give a ‘mighty response’ to any aggression against Iran. Commander of…
Iran’s DM hits back at US counterpart’s talk of military option
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan denounced the comments made by US defense secretary who spoke in favor…
Israel angered by U.S. leaks of submarine missile attack on Syria
Israeli government officials voiced anger at U.S. press leaks traced to the Pentagon following the July 5 Israeli missile attack on the…