Mark Esper Confirmed As US Defense Secretary
It officially ends a seven-month period in which the Pentagon had no permanent chief.
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USA Trump Claims He Could Win Afghan War In 'A Week'
He also said it is "ridiculous" that the US has been engaged in Afghanistan for almost two decades.
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News US Troops To Deploy To Saudi Arabia Amidst Growing Tension With Iran
Troops shall be deployed to Saudi Arabia "to strengthen regional security and stability".
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Film Tom Cruise Takes To The Skies In The Trailer For 'Top Gun 2'
Here is the first look at Tom Cruise back in action as Maverick, a US Navy fighter pilot.
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World US Warship 'Destroyed' Iranian Drone, President Trump Says
Speaking at the White House, the US President said the drone was "threatening the safety of the ship and the ship's crew".
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USA US Removes Turkey From F-35 Programme Over Russian Missile Row
Turkey warned the decision could "open irreparable wounds in strategic relations".
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USA US Air Force 'Stands Ready' Against 'Storm Area 51' Facebook Event
It comes after more than 1.5 million people said they were going to 'Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us'.
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World Iran Rejects Suggestion Its Missile Programme Is Negotiable
Iran categorically rejects statements made by the country's Foreign Minister.
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USA President Trump Nominates Mark Esper As Next US Defense Secretary
Mark Esper could be appointed as early as Thursday.
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Iran Next UK Prime Minister Will Not Support A US War With Iran
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have ruled out supporting the Trump administration in case of military action against Iran.
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RAF RAF Lakenheath Ceremony Marks £160m F-35 Project
Two Lightning squadrons will arrive at the Suffolk base in late 2021.
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Iran Britain, France And Germany Call For Dialogue As US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Hassan Rouhani says Iran is 'ready to talk to the US' - if its demands are met by Washington.
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USA US Plans To Create Task Force To Safeguard Gulf Waters
Marine General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wants a joint diplomatic and military operation.
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Iran Iran Urged To 'Stop And Reverse' Uranium Enrichment
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo tweeted Iran would face further isolation and sanctions.
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USA Military Display In Washington For Independence Day Criticised
President Trump described the event as "historic" and thanked people for attending.
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USA USA Celebrates 4 July As Trump Promises The 'Show Of A Lifetime'
The US military will take centre stage, with a wide variety of weaponry on display and fighter jets flying overhead.