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…
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U.S. military chief seeks to reassure Israel on Iran threat
America’s top general sought to reassure Israel on Tuesday of “unshakable” U.S. military support, despite deep strains in political relations over the…
“Bad habits never die:” Zarif says in reaction to US general
Tehran, April 18, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday reacted to the latest comments made by US General Martin…
Dempsey: US worries about Iran-backed militias in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran is playing a helpful role against Islamic State militants in Iraq now, but once the extremists are vanquished,…
‘No doubt’ Iran-Iraq joint forces will retake Tikrit from ISIL – Pentagon
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey said that combination of Iraqi and Iranian military forces, dominated by…
Iran’s role in Iraq could be positive: US general
WASHINGTON: Iran’s role in an Iraqi military offensive to recapture Tikrit could be positive as long as it does not fuel sectarian divisions in…
Dempsey discusses Iran’s influence on region
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2014 – A diplomatic solution to the problems caused by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons…
Syria discloses chemical weapons stockpile details: watchdog
(Reuters) – Syria has disclosed the information on its chemical weapons program that was expected under an agreed Saturday deadline, the Organisation for the Prohibition…
U.S. war machine cranks up again
TEHRAN, Sep. 7 (MNA) – The true, barbaric nature of U.S. government is once again apparent. It is a war machine. It…
Dempsey: Russia might boost military assistance to Syria if US attacks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia may hike military assistance to Syria if the United States strikes the Muslim country, the top US military officer…
Dempsey: Syrian rebels wouldn’t bach US interests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is opposed to even limited U.S. military intervention in Syria because it believes rebels fighting the…
Jordan seeks US surveillance aircraft
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Jordan asked the United States for manned surveillance aircraft to help it prevent the Syrian conflict spilling across the…
Dempsey: ‘more and better’ options available on Iran
The U.S. has more and better options to deal with Iran’s nuclear program than it did just a year ago, U.S. Chairman…
U.S. army chief heading to Israel for talks on Iran, Syria and Egypt
This is General Martin Dempsey’s second visit to Israel since his appointment to the post in 2011, his first having taken place…
Syria conflict: Top US general outlines military options
The top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and benefits of possible American military involvement in the Syrian conflict. Joint…