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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks on the grounds of the White House Dec. 11, 2020, in Washington.

US hits alleged Iran-backed Bahrain group with sanctions

The U.S. accuses the group of trying to overthrow Bahrain’s government and plotting terrorist attacks on Americans in the country, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.

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In this Aug. 27, 2019, file photo, a truck carrying parts of the S-400 air defense systems, exits a Russian transport aircraft after landing at Murted military airport outside Ankara, Turkey.

US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over purchase of Russian missile defense system

Prior to Monday, the U.S. had kicked Turkey out of its F-35 stealth fighter development and training program over the S-400 purchase.

3 years ago

Lawmakers introduce resolutions to block Trump’s F-35 sale to UAE

New legislation would halt a $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones and munitions to the United Arab Emirates.

3 years ago

Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit

Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.

3 years ago

US plans further troop reductions in Iraq by November

The United States plans to reduce its military force in Iraq from the current 5,200 to about 3,500 by November, U.S. officials said Friday.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

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Pompeo pledges support for Iraq, targets pro-Iran militias

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged on Wednesday that the Trump administration will continue to support Iraq as it confronts the threat posed by the Islamic State group, but he also called for the Baghdad government to redouble efforts to rein in pro-Iran militias.

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