Lloyd Austin

US defense secretary: This is no time for neutrality, false equivalence

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that "Hamas has nothing to offer but bigotry, death".

US considering sending second naval aircraft carrier to Israel - report

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that the US carrier strike group will commit 'serious massacres' in Gaza.

US Defense Secretary: We will ensure that Israel has everything it needs to defend itself

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already confirmed to be having conversations with both US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanual Macron later in the day.

Iran attacks Israel through its Middle East proxies, Gallant tells Austin

Gallant emphasized to Austin how much the Islamic Republic stimulates attacks against Israel using proxies in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.

US defense chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

One of the thorniest security issues between the two superpowers is over the future of Taiwan, a self-governing territory which Beijing wants to bring under its rule.

By REUTERS
03/06/2023

Top US general: 'Multiple options' exist if Iran decides to build a bomb

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a House panel that “from a time of Iranian decision,” the Islamic Republic could produce fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks.

Austin addresses Israeli security and judicial reform

The moment to act on Iran may be getting close, Gallant said in his meeting with Austin.

Lloyd Austin to visit Israel amid concerns of Middle East violence, Iran

Netanyahu who along with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is expected to meet with Austin on Thursday has his eyes on Europe.

In Egypt, Pentagon chief seeks to balance human rights and security

US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.

By REUTERS
08/03/2023

The importance of US Defense Sec. Austin's visit to Iraq - analysis

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Iraq and also the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. Here's why this is so important.

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