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US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
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US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
US-S.Korea military exercises not ‘necessary’: Pentagon chief
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US-S.Korea military exercises not ‘necessary’: Pentagon chief

The resumption of major US-South Korea joint military exercises is not “necessary”, Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan told reporters Sunday, despite…
Trump touts US military power in Pacific after Japan emperor visit
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Trump touts US military power in Pacific after Japan emperor visit

President Donald Trump on Tuesday used the backdrop of a US naval ship in Japan to tout America’s “fearsome” power…
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
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US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars

Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
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Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’
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US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’

The United States said it was deploying 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East to counter “credible threats” from Iran…
US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif
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US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif

DUBAI (Reuters) – A US move to send troops to the Middle East after accusing Tehran of being behind attacks…
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
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Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran

BAGHDAD (AP) — When US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as…
Afghanistan loya jirga demands ‘immediate and permanent’ ceasefire
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Afghanistan loya jirga demands ‘immediate and permanent’ ceasefire

A historic “loya jirga” peace summit in Kabul ended Friday with delegates from across Afghanistan demanding an immediate and permanent…
US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran
Middle East

US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

CAIRO (Reuters) – US Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Saturday the United States would deploy the necessary…
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