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Pentagon cannot confirm N Korea troops involvement in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense says it has yet to confirm North Korean troops’ involvement in active combat in the Ukraine war.

US adjusting nuclear deterrence strategy: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The US will adjust its nuclear deterrence strategy to meet potential threats from Russia and China, according to a Pentagon report.

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US arsenals shrinking amid Ukraine, West Asia crises

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Washington’s military assistance to Ukraine and Israel is "eating into" the United States’ own stocks of advanced weapons, including air defense systems and missiles, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Samuel Paparo said.

Pentagon says Ukraine conflict to be resolved with talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The conflict in Ukraine will be resolved at the negotiating table, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at a news conference in Darwin, Australia.

US reacts to Yemen's attack on its destroyers

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Pentagon has reacted to the attacks carried out by the Yemeni armed forces on the US destroyers.

Pentagon confirms lifting of ban on entry into Ukraine for US

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense confirmed the lifting of the ban on entry into Ukraine for American military contractors to repair and maintain the US-supplied equipment despite all possible risks, a Pentagon representative said.

Yemen army destroys $30 mn US drone

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Some sources reported that the Yemen army downed a US drone early on Friday.

US urges Iran not to respond to Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The administration of US President Joe Biden has continued its calls for Iran to refrain from responding to the recent Israeli attack while at the same time pledging support for Israel.

US committed to supporting Israel against Iran: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The spokesperson of the US Department of Defense has said that Washington is monitoring the situation amid the Israeli fear of Iran’s military response to its recent aggression against the Islamic Republic.

US approves sale of "TOW" missiles to Saudi Arabia: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The US State Department approved the sale of "TOW" missiles to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $440 million, the Pentagon said Thursday.

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Thaad anti-missile system is ‘in place’ in occupied lands

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The US military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to occupied lands and it is now "in place", Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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.

US not seeking war with Iran: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The spokeswoman of the US Department of Defense says she cannot talk about the Zionist regime's possible aggression against Iran but she is sure that Washington is not looking for war with Iran.

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.

US sending more troops to Middle East: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday.

US withdrawing aircraft carrier from West Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Washington is withdrawing the USS Theodore Roosevelt from the West Asia region.

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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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Threat of Iran's response to Israeli crime remains in place

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) - There is still a threat of Iran's military response to Israeli assassination of former Political Bureau Chief of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Pentagon rejects Zelensky’s latest weapons plea

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Washington’s policy on Kyiv’s use of American weapons against Russia remains unchanged, the US Department of Defense has said.

Biden approved secret US nuclear strategy: Media

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden approved a highly classified nuclear strategy aimed at deterring Russia, China, and North Korea.

US ‘biggest nuclear threat’: China

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – America poses the greatest danger to the world when it comes to the risks of a potential nuclear conflict, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang told journalists on Friday.

Two US troops killed in Iraq: army

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The United States army has said two of its troops have been killed in Iraq.

To assist Zionist criminals;

Pentagon to deploy more military capabilities to West Asia

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The United States will deploy additional defensive military capabilities to the Middle East in order to defend the Zionists, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said.

To support military satellites;

Pentagon planning commercial 'space reserve'

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The United States Department of Defense is developing a plan to use the ever-growing American commercial space industry for national security purposes.

Pentagon orders withdrawal of all US combat troops from Niger

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The US military has ordered its troops to pull out from Niger following the cancellation of a military agreement by the African country's new leaders. 

US to give Ukraine new Patriot missiles as part of $6 bn aid

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6bn additional aid package, the defense secretary has announced.

US does not seek conflict with Iran: Pentagon spokesman

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Reiterating that the US does not seek conflict with Iran, a Pentagon spokesman said that the US does not want to see escalation.

US doesn't want a war with Iran: Pentagon

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Pentagon said on Monday it does not believe that Iran is seeking a war with the United States and that Washington doesn't want a war either.-

Pentagon not deny plans to station nuclear weapons in UK

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – A US defense official did not confirm but also did not deny reports, whereby the US is said to intend to station its nuclear weapons in the territory of the United Kingdom.

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US bases in West Asia attacked 127 times since October 2023

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – US bases in Iraq and Syria have been attacked 127 times since October 17, 2023, US Department of Defense Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.