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Lara Seligman

Lara Seligman

Foreign Policy

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Pentagon says it’s not planning for a long-term campaign in Iraq and Syria

Although administration officials have said to expect multiple rounds of strikes on Iranian militants and proxies.

06.02.2024 10

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U.S. and UK launch new attacks on Houthis in Yemen

The U.S. military is intensifying action on two fronts as it battles Iran-backed militants.

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Pentagon to MAGA world: You need to calm down over Taylor Swift

“The absurdity of it all boggles the mind,” said one senior administration official,

02.02.2024 6

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Enemy drone evaded detection by trailing US drone landing at Jordan base

The attack by Iran proxies killed three U.S. soldiers, putting pressure on the White House to respond.

29.01.2024 7

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U.S. attacks Houthi targets in Yemen in response to missile barrages in the Red Sea

The Biden administration has been under intensifying pressure to respond to the attacks, which have repeatedly drawn in American warships.

12.01.2024 80

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In a second Trump or Biden term, who’d be the next defense chief?

Washington insiders are already speculating about who could replace Lloyd Austin when and if he decides to leave.

06.01.2024 20

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Pentagon releases sweeping guidance on reducing civilian harm

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the overhaul in fall 2022 after a number of instances of civilian deaths in U.S. military operations.

22.12.2023 5

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Top US general speaks to Chinese counterpart, ending freeze on military talks

Gen. C.Q. Brown is the first senior U.S. military official to speak with his Chinese counterpart since the two countries agreed to resume military...

21.12.2023 10

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US says it will run out of funds for Ukraine this month

The administration plans to announce one more package of military aid before the end of the year.

19.12.2023 60

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US needs to respond to Houthis after Red Sea attacks, former Middle East commander says

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie said Iran has taken the lack of a strong U.S. military response as an invitation to continue its aggressive behavior.

08.12.2023 30

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US officials frustrated by Biden administration’s response to attacks in Red Sea

Jake Sullivan said the U.S. ‘cannot assess’ a U.S. warship was targeted.

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US threatens ‘appropriate responses’ after Iran-backed assault on commercial ships

While the attacks were carried out by Houthis, the United States has “every reason to believe” they were “fully enabled by Iran."

04.12.2023 10

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‘We’re taking it out of hide’: Pentagon says it has no money for Middle East buildup

Under the temporary budget, funding is frozen at the previous year’s levels.

28.11.2023 2

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Former Trump adviser O’Brien slams Biden for attacks on U.S. troops in Syria, Iraq

Robert O’Brien says “more needs to be done” to protect bases after dozens of strikes.

18.11.2023 7

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Are Aliens Real? We Asked the Pentagon’s Outgoing UFO Chief

“That is a great question. I love that question,” Sean Kirkpatrick says in an interview.

12.11.2023 50

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Under pressure from Biden, Israel agrees to implement humanitarian ‘pauses’

“It’s taken a little longer than I hoped,” President Joe Biden told reporters of his discussions with Israel.

09.11.2023 2

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Pentagon UFO boss to step down next month

“I'm ready to move on. I have accomplished everything I said I was going to do,” Sean Kirkpatrick said.

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‘This is outrageous’: Pentagon officials furious over Tuberville holds after top Marine hospitalized

“I cannot help but think [that the vacancies have] added a level of complexity and danger to an already bad situation,” one DOD official said.

01.11.2023 2

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Ukraine steps up campaign for new weapons as Washington pivots to Israel crisis

Kyiv wants Marine Corps training, more air defense and longer-range missiles.

31.10.2023 5

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19 U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following attacks in Iraq and Syria

Overall, 21 troops have reported minor injuries as a result of the Iran-backed attacks on U.S. positions in Iraq and Syria.

26.10.2023 2

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Pentagon says it will hold Iran responsible for attacks on U.S. troops

The U.S. has ordered additional forces to the Middle East to protect personnel there.

23.10.2023 4

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‘Major expansion’: China now has more than 500 nukes, Pentagon says

DOD also estimates China will likely double that to more than 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.

19.10.2023 8

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Ukraine uses secretly-shipped U.S. missiles to launch surprise strike

The delivery and use on the battlefield marks a major ramp up of the administration’s defense of Ukraine.

17.10.2023 3

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How America's new, quieter Joint Chiefs chair will tackle crises in Israel and Ukraine

CQ Brown is a quieter leader than his predecessor Mark Milley. Some argue that’s what the Pentagon needs right now.

17.10.2023 6

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U.S. concerned about fresh risks to American troops in the Middle East amid Israel crisis

The turmoil in Israel “presents an opportunity,” one U.S. official said

11.10.2023 6

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U.S. may send second aircraft carrier toward Israel

The ship was already scheduled to deploy, but Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could order it to the eastern Mediterranean.

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Pentagon to send ships, aircraft closer to Israel in show of force

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford is deployed nearby in the Mediterranean Sea.

08.10.2023 2

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Biden eyeing major weapons transfer to Israel

Tel Aviv has asked Washington for specific weapons systems.

08.10.2023 7

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Biden teams briefs Hill staffers on Hamas attack amid questions over intel lapses

Intel agencies “should have picked up something of this scale,” a former Pentagon official and CIA officer said.

07.10.2023 6

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The Quotable Milley: The chair’s most memorable lines from the past four years

From white rage to Ukraine to the need for haircuts, Gen. Mark Milley hasn't been shy about giving his opinion.

27.09.2023 2

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Milley hands the baton to Brown at a pivotal moment for Ukraine

The incoming chair must now balance a war-weary Europe and flagging interest in the U.S.

27.09.2023 2

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Pentagon exempts Ukraine operations from potential government shutdown

The decision means that training on American tactics and equipment can move forward uninterrupted if lawmakers don’t reach a funding deal by the end...

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Zelenskyy to meet U.S. military leaders in first visit to the Pentagon

The Ukrainian president will meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley.

21.09.2023 2

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Pentagon to review cases of troops kicked out of the military due to sexual orientation

The DOD estimates that roughly 2,000 troops were separated and denied honorable discharges while "don't ask, don't tell" was in effect.

20.09.2023 3

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Shutdown threatens Ukraine training, weapons deliveries

Funding for the shipments of weapons from DOD’s stockpiles would continue.

19.09.2023 2

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Troops reject abortion travel policy fueling Tuberville blockade

A senator has stalled high-level military confirmations over a program many service members don’t even use.

15.09.2023 2

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