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Trump ‘terminates’ defense secretary Mark Esper

Trump ‘terminates’ defense secretary Mark Esper

  • Trump replaces him with Christopher Miller, counterterrorism head
  • Trump split with Esper over a range of issues
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US defense chief in Kuwait after death of emir

US defense chief in Kuwait after death of emir

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US announces new sanctions on Iran defense ministry, atomic energy agency

US announces new sanctions on Iran defense ministry, atomic energy agency

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White House says Defense Secretary Esper still in post

White House says Defense Secretary Esper still in post

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Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

Esper says Taliban deal is promising but not without risk

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France urges US to stay in fight against extremists in Africa’s Sahel

France urges US to stay in fight against extremists in Africa’s Sahel

By Reuters ·
US Defense Secretary Esper: US seeks diplomacy with Iran, but must de-escalate first

US Defense Secretary Esper: US seeks diplomacy with Iran, but must de-escalate first

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US expects more attacks from Iran-backed groups: Esper

US expects more attacks from Iran-backed groups: Esper

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Baghdad must ‘take actions’ after strikes on US interests, says Esper

Baghdad must ‘take actions’ after strikes on US interests, says Esper

By AFP ·
US wants explanation for Turkey threat to close two bases

US wants explanation for Turkey threat to close two bases

By AFP ·
Pentagon chief urges Iraq to stop attacks on bases housing US forces

Pentagon chief urges Iraq to stop attacks on bases housing US forces

By Reuters ·
Defense chief Esper: US troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields

Defense chief Esper: US troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields

By AP ·
Iran threatens international navigation in the Gulf: US defense secretary

Iran threatens international navigation in the Gulf: US defense secretary

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