Jim Mattis
Trump criticizes outgoing Defense Secretary Mattis, attitude to allies
"AMERICA IS RESPECTED AGAIN!" Trump tweeted.
Trump announces new acting defense secretary
U.S. Defense Secretary resigns after clash with Trump on Middle East policy
Mattis: Pittsburgh synagogue gunman a 'coward', 'poorest excuse for a man'
Syrian Kurdish party backs longer US role in Syria
Syrian Kurdish groups have been the main partner on the ground for a US-led coalition fighting against Islamic State in northern and eastern Syria.
Mattis: US to fight Islamic State in Syria 'as long as they want to fight'
One key aim for Washington is to limit Iranian influence in Syria and Iraq, which expanded during the war with Islamic State.
Rouhani: Iran will continue to produce missiles
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and says it has no plans to build nuclear-capable missiles.
US marks 16 years of war in Afghanistan
Analysts and experts wonder what the future holds and if the US role has succeeded and is necessary.
Liberman praises Trump for building Mideast 'coalition of moderates'
The conflict in the Middle East stems not from religious division, Israel's defense minister said, but the fight between radicals and moderates.
Russia's Defense Minister to begin first official visit to Israel
Sergei Shoigu's visit comes days ahead of Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman's visit to Washington, DC.
Former Iranian negotiator: 5 things Trump needs to know about Iran
The record of US-Iran negotiations shows that “dual track” policies of pressure and diplomacy are destined to fail.
Dermer: Israel hopes 'dramatic change' in US policy on Iran is weeks away
At Rosh Hashana reception, Israeli ambassador lays out Jerusalem's expectations for the new year.
Admin. sources: Trump is weighing a more aggressive Iran strategy
Mattis, McMaster and Tillerson present POTUS with new plan to curb the Islamic Republic's expanding reach.
Mattis signs orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan
The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated for the United States and Afghan government over the past few years.