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Carter: Fight for Raqa won't be easy
U.S. Defense Secretary warns the fight to wrest control of ISIS capital in Syria "will not be easy."
Pentagon chief urges operation for ISIS 'capital'
U.S. defense chief Ashton Carter says an operation to isolate ISIS in Syria's Raqa should begin in conjunction with assault on Mosul.
U.S., Turkey to increase cooperation against ISIS
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter promises to ramp up joint efforts with Turkey to deal ISIS a "lasting defeat".
Pentagon chief threatens response to N. Korea nuke
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter threatens an "overwhelming" response if North Korea uses a nuclear weapon.
Pentagon welcomes transgender troops
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announces that transgender people will be allowed to openly serve in US military.
Liberman makes low-key visit to Pentagon
Pentagon says Liberman and US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter 'had a good conversation,' but offers no further details.
Will Liberman appease the Obama administration?
Israeli defense minister in the United States for first official visit since taking office - and he's got his work cut out for him.
US slams Russia striking US-backed Syrian rebels
Ashton Carter says accident is no excuse for hitting anti-ISIS forces.
US wins resources from anti-ISIS coalition
Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria to receive boost after coalition meeting.
Confirmed: ISIS second-in-command killed
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter confirms ISIS second-in-command Abd ar-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli killed this week.
US says NATO may join anti-ISIS coalition
Carter announces NATO is 'exploring the possibility' of joining the coalition as an active member, significantly raising coordination.
US slams coalition partners for doing 'nothing'
Defense Secretary Carter condemns 'so-called' coalition fighting ISIS, saying there are 'free riders' among the 65 members.
Carter: Error caused sailors to enter Iran
Defense Secretary says 10 sailors briefly detained by Iran entered Iranian waters because of navigational error.
International coalition focusing on Raqa and Mosul
Pentagon chief Ashton Carter says ISIS strongholds of Raqa and Mosul are next on the international coalition's radar.
Iraq urges Turkey to 'immediately' withdraw troops
Baghdad insists Turkey withdraw 'illegally' deployed troops in Kurdish area of Iraq.
Carter: Turkey should do more against ISIS
American defense secretary urges Turkey to become more active in the air war against Islamic State.
'Specialized' US troops to fight ISIS in Iraq
US Defense Sec. Ashton Carter tells House Armed Services Committee allies need to 'step up' efforts to avoid 'another attack like Paris.'
Carter: We want stable relations with Israel
American defense secretary says following Ya'alon's visit it's important for the two countries to find what they have in common.
Ya'alon: Iran deal is done
In meeting with American counterpart, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon hints Israel is no longer protesting the Iran nuclear deal.
Yaalon in US: Much of our power is based on US aid
Defense Minister held working meeting with Ashton Carter, as Israel and US 'make up' after Iran fight.
US: Over 3,000 Iranian troops in Syria, Iraq
Top US military officer says Iran has 2,000 soldiers in Syria, 1,000 in Iraq; Defense Sec. hints at 'direct US action on the ground.'
American, Russian Militaries to Discuss Syria
Military commanders from Russia and the United States to discuss how to stay out of each other's way in Syria, says Defense Secretary.
Obama to Change Syrian Rebel Training Program
Faulty Pentagon-led training for 'moderate' rebels to be redirected after multiple problems, Ashton Carter reveals.
US Defense Chief Warns: Russians Will Die
Ashton Carter warns that due to its Syria attacks, Russia will in coming days 'begin to suffer casualties,' indicating domestic attacks.
Carter: Russia 'Pouring Gasoline on the Fire'
American Defense Secretary accuses Russia of inflaming Syria's civil war following its airstrikes on targets in Homs.
Ya'alon to US for Iran Deal 'Compensation' Talks
US Secretary of Defense makes official invite for late October - just ahead of Netanyahu's visit - as part of covert talks to increase aid.
Carter: Deal Makes Military Option More Effective
American Defense Secretary argues the Iran nuclear deal will leave Washington with a more effective military option if necessary.
Saudi Arabia as Skeptical as Israel over Iran Deal
King Salman expresses many of the same concerns Israel has had over Iran deal in meeting with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.
Carter: ISIS 'Barbarians' Will be Defeated
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visits colleagues of Jordanian pilot burned alive, addresses US troops stationed in Jordan.
US Sec-Def Meets with Netanyahu Amid Iran Tensions
Ashton Carter, Netanyahu meet for two hours, but release no statement on Iran deal; details of meeting still unknown.
Carter Seeks to Smooth Tensions Over Iran
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon hold press conference amid tensions over nuclear deal.
Carter: Iran Deal Doesn't Prevent Military Option
American Defense Secretary says nuclear deal does not mean military action is off the table to stop Iran from obtaining the bomb.
US Denies Carter Visit Is Connected to Iran Deal
Senior US officials say that Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's visit has nothing to do with Iran, despite rumors of compensation package.
US to Buy Israeli Iran Deal Compliance with Arms?
Senior official confirms Moshe Ya'alon, US counterpart Ashton Carter are very close - meaning compensation package for deal possible.
US: Only 60 Syrians Being Trained to Fight ISIS
Defense Secretary admits to piddling number of 'moderate' recruits far below expected turnout, as McCain charges Obama is 'losing to ISIS.'
Senator McCain: US is Losing Against ISIS
'When you are not winning, you are losing," McCain says, blasting Obama's 'delusional' lack of strategy, weak response to ISIS.
Iraq Condemns Pentagon Chief Carter's Criticism
After US defense chief says Iraq lacks will to defeat ISIS, Iraqi leaders and generals note surprise, say he was 'fed wrong information.'
Carter: Syria Safe Zone Means 'Combat Mission'
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says creating a safe zone in Syria would cause American troops to fight jihadists.
Defense Secretary: Russians Hacked Pentagon
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter reveals that Russian hackers accessed an unclassified Pentagon network earlier this year.
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