Lloyd Austin
Behind the scenes at the Pentagon on the day Hezbollah's pagers exploded - interview
This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.
Austin to Katz: US to continue thwarting ISIS from reestablishing itself in Syria
Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces
'Don't count on THAAD' for protection: IRGC issues renewed threats to Israel
US to Israel: Do not harm Americans during evacuation of Lebanon
There are thousands of American citizens in Lebanon, and a further escalation of the situation towards an all-out war could lead to an American decision to evacuate.
US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says
After almost a year of war against Hamas in Gaza, Israel is shifting its focus to its northern frontier, where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of its ally Hamas.
Netanyahu: Israel inflicted strikes on Hezbollah 'it could not imagine'
"In the last few days, we inflicted on Hezbollah a sequence of blows that they could not imagine."
Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official
"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.
IAF strikes terror cell in West Bank counter-terrorism operation
The larger counterterrorism operation was conducted by IDF, Israel Security Authority, and Israel Prison Service forces.
Severely threatening Iran's stability is only way to prevent attack - opinion
The Iranian regime is much more vulnerable than it would like to appear. Its air defenses are relatively weak. Its ability to carry out successful long-range aerial attacks is currently limited.
US F-22 fighter jets arrive in Middle East to suppress escalation, Lloyd tells Gallant
According to a statement from Austin's office, the deployment of these aircraft "symbolizes the extensive efforts to curb Iranian aggression.
US sends more missile defense warships to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Austin stressed that the United States “remains intensely focused on de-escalating tensions in the region,” he said.
US will help Israel defend itself in Lebanon war, Austin says
“We remain concerned about the potential of this escalating into a full fight. And I don't believe that a fight is inevitable,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.
Hamas stands firm against global pressure to accept hostage deal
Hamas has reiterated its call for a full ceasefire, while Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with US officials, including counterpart Lloyd Austin to discuss phases of the war.
