Lloyd Austin
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US, Israel defense chiefs discuss regional de-escalation
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israel war minister Yoav Gallant reviewed Israel’s military operations and discussed opportunities for regional de-escalation, the Pentagon said Monday.
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Pentagon chief receives updates on Israeli attack on Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli war minister Yoav Gallant to receive updates on Israeli aggression against military targets in Iran, the Pentagon said.
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US announces new $400 mln military aid package for Ukraine
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – During a meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin announced the allocation of a new military aid package in the amount of $400 million.
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Pentagon chief Austin arrives in Kyiv
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning, as the future of US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance of the imminent US presidential election.
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US to increase forces in WA with F15s, F22s: Pentagon
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "increased the readiness of additional US forces to deploy, elevating our preparedness to respond to various contingencies," according to a Pentagon statement.
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Pentagon chief:
Using US arms for long-range strike in Russia no game changer
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says Ukraine’s use of weapons and munitions donated to Kiev by the United States for long-range strikes inside Russian territory is not a game changer.
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US's Austin:
Washington will provide military aid to Ukraine in long term
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recorded a video address promising long-term military aid to Ukraine, standing against the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, owned by the schismatic Orthodox Church of Ukraine in Kyiv.
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US defense secretary in Tel Aviv as protests target Netanyahu
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – US defense secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel during a surge in protests against Netanyahu cabinet's proposed judicial overhaul plans with thousands of people calling for a “day of resistance to dictatorship”.
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US secretary of defense makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Iraq Tuesday on an unannounced visit barely two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion in 2003.
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Taiwan at core of China's core interests: Chinese MoD
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday told his US counterpart that Taiwan is at the core of China’s core interests and was a “red-line” that must not be crossed.
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US not seeking to create Asian NATO: Pentagon chief
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The US Secretary of Defense said that his country is not seeking confrontation or conflict and a new Cold War, an Asian NATO, or a region split into hostile blocs.
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US vows full support to Kyiv against Moscow
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA)-Pentagon chief says that the US will offer full support to Ukraine in case of any confrontation with Russia.
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Ex-military officers ask Austin, Milley to resign
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Dozens of retired generals and admirals are demanding that the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley resign over the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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US withdrawal from Afghanistan may be extended after Aug. 31
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the possibility of extending the operation of withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan after Aug. 31.
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Blinken, Austin reportedly call on Afghan Pres. to resign
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin have reportedly called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to resign and allow the formation of a transitional government.