Mattis declined to follow Trump’s orders regarding North Korea, Iran – Reports
Sputnik – Former Defence Secretary James Mattis declined to carry out orders from President Trump or otherwise limited his options in order…
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‘Mad Dog’ Mattis calls Putin a ‘slow learner’… then bemoans ‘worsened’ US relations with Russia
RT – Vladimir Putin’s simple-minded nature is to blame for the growing tensions between the US and Russia, Defense Secretary James Mattis…
Mattis: Khashoggi murder undermines Middle East stability
The Guardian – US defense secretary James Mattis said on Saturday the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi undermined Middle Eastern stability…
Oman trying to reduce Iran-US tensions: Arab media
IRNA – Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah’s trip to Washington and his meeting with US Secretary of Defense James…
Mattis dismisses report of US military action against Iran as ‘fiction’
Press TV – US Defense Secretary James Mattis has dismissed a news report that the United States is preparing military action against…
US will have no military cooperation with Russia in Syria: Mattis
Press TV – Defense Secretary James Mattis says the United States will have no cooperation with the Russian military in Syria at least for…
Mad Dog Mattis, the destroyer of Raqqa, frets about losing moral authority
RT | Finian Cunningham: It’s parallel universe time when US Pentagon chief James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis complains that America’s “moral authority” is…
US made no decision yet on whether to stay in Iran deal: Mattis
Press TV- The US secretary of defense says the country’s administration has yet made no decision on whether or not to stay…
US has no evidence of sarin gas used in Syria: Pentagon chief
Press TV – Defense Secretary James Mattis says the United States has no evidence to confirm reports that the Syrian government used…
Turkey was ‘candid’ as it ‘warned’ US before attacking Kurds in Syria
Press TV – Turkey “warned” the United States ahead of launching an attack against Kurds in northern Syria, says Defense Secretary James…
Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran
AFP -US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran, the…
Mattis warns of ‘massive military response’ to North Korea
Press TV – Secretary of Defense James Mattis has said the United States would never accept a nuclear North Korea, warning of…
Congress needing proof to quit Iran Deal
IRNA – James Mattis’ support for the Iran Deal affected the Congress positively; apart from the Democrats, Republicans are worried about withdrawing…
Trump’s generals thwart him on the Iran deal
The Washington Post | Ishaan Tharoor: It’s no secret that President Trump is desperate to withdraw the United States from the Iran deal. Trump blatantly…
Iran’s coverage: Iran, Turkey against any disintegration plot in region: Rouhani says
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran, Turkey against any disintegration plot in region: Pre. Rouhani President Rouhani…
Iran deal’s future may hinge on face-saving fix for Trump
AP | BRADLEY KLAPPER and MATTHEW LEE: The future of the Iran nuclear deal may hinge on a face-saving fix for President Donald…
US must stay in Iran’s nuclear deal, Defense Secretary Mattis tells senators
Press TV – US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the administration of President Donald Trump must consider remaining a party to Iran’s nuclear…
Is Washington against Kurdish independence?
Iranian Diplomacy- Last week, US Secretary of Defense James Mattis went on an Iraq visit considered unexpected by diplomatic norms. A high…
What driving US Def. Sec. visit to Turkey?
Alwaght– The US Secretary of Defense James Mattis has arrived in Iraq in a surprise visit to talk to the senior Iraqi…
Iran’s coverage: Iranian general scorns US officials’ regime change comments
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: US dream of ‘regime change’ in Iran mere delusions Brig. Gen. Massoud Jazayeri has…
US dream of ‘regime change’ in Iran mere delusions
MNA – Brig. Gen. Massoud Jazayeri has dismissed remarks by US Secretary of Defense on ‘regime change’ in Iran as ‘ludicrous wishful thinking’…
Iran to US: Worry about your own domestic problems
Al Monitor | Arash Karami: Iranian officials have condemned US Secretary of Defense James Mattis for calling for regime change in Iran.…
Iran blasts US defence secretary’s ‘baseless’ claims
IFP – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed the US Defence Secretary’s baseless claims about Tehran’s support for terrorism as…
Iranian Defense Minister blasts US’s Mattis anti-Iran remarks
Tasnim – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan took a swipe at US Secretary of Defense James Mattis for his recent…
Iran, the US and the world
Counter Punch| ROBERT FANTINA: Maintaining a straight face, United States Secretary of ‘Defense’ James Mattis calls Iran “the primary state sponsor of…
US Defense Sec says civilian casualties ‘Fact of Life’ as death toll tops 3,000
Alwaght– US Defense Secretary James Mattis downplayed civilian death caused by the so-called anti-ISIS coalition’s airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, saying such…
Mattis: Militia hit by US strike in Syria Iran-directed offensive force
Sputnik – US Defense Secretary James Mattis stated that the US-led coalition strike on Thursday targeted Iranian-directed forces near Syria’s al-Tanf. WASHINGTON…
Why Saudi Arabia hosted Mattis in Riyadh?
Iran Review- US Secretary of Defense James Mattis has chosen Saudi Arabia as the first destination of his Middle East tour, which…
Pentagon chief in Israel to discuss Iran, Syria
Press TV – US Defense Secretary General James Mattis has arrived in Israel for talks expected to focus on Iran and Syria…
‘Mad Dog’ brags of being anti-Iran in Saudi visit, Tillerson catches up
Press TV – US Defense Secretary James Mattis repeats anti-Iran allegations during the second day of his visit to Saudi Arabia. Known as…
Dehghan to US SecDef: World long passed ‘era of gunfight’
MNA – Brig. Gen. Dehghan said Wed. Takfiri-Wahhabi terrorists are committing crimes all across the world with US-made weapons and ammunition, adding…
Iran rejects U.S. terror claim by Mattis, blames Saudi
Reuters– Iran rejected an allegation by U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis that it was “the primary exporter of terrorism” and said on…
FM spox brushes off Saudi anti-Iran claims
IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi on Friday dismissed anti-Iran claims of Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in a…
Three reasons behind US Defense Secretary’s visit to Iraq?
Alwaght– The Marines retired general James Mattis, who was picked as Secretary of State in Trump’s administration, in a surprise visit arrived…
US ‘Father of War’ tones down belligerent remarks against Iran
IFP- On February 4, 2017, a few hours after the US announced the imposition of a new round of sanctions against Iran,…
Mattis confirmed as defense secretary by Senate
CBS News– The Senate on Friday confirmed retired Gen. James Mattis as President Trump’s secretary of defense in an overwhelming vote. Lawmakers…
EC Secretary: US Generals well aware of Iran’s capabilities
FNA- Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezayee underlined that Tehran is not concerned about US President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for…
James Mattis, in major break with Trump, insists U.S. must ‘live up to’ Iran deal
The Week– President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t seem to have the support of his defense secretary nominee when it comes to scrapping the…
Defense secretary nominee James Mattis warns of Iran’s influence
UPI — Former Gen. James Mattis said at his confirmation hearing to serve as the next U.S. secretary of defense that he…
Mattis, Trump’s choice to lead Pentagon, is wary of Iran
AP — In November 2012, shortly before the White House ended his tenure commanding U.S. forces in the Middle East, Marine Gen.…