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U.S. warns Iran: Don’t take advantage of reduced naval presence
A top commander on Tuesday warned Iran not to test US resolve in the Gulf after Washington scaled back its naval presence in the area, saying no adversary should underestimate American military power in the region. “I still have one carrier out there, and I would just caution any enemy…
Military options in Syria ‘challenging’: U.S. general
WASHINGTON — Possible military intervention against the regime in Syria would be “extremely challenging” given the country’s advanced air defenses and the presence of Al-Qaeda extremists, a top US general said Tuesday. Syria has Russian-made missiles and radars that would complicate any outside effort to use air power to protect…
U.S. military urges more trust of Pakistan after airstrike probe
WASHINGTON — The head of US Central Command urged greater trust and communications with the Pakistani military on Monday amid a diplomatic crisis after US air strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last month. General James Mattis made his recommendations after his command, which oversees US military operations across a wide…
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