Gallant informed Austin that Iranian military preparations indicated Iran was preparing for a significant attack against Israel, a source briefed on the conversation shared.
The goal of Merchant's plot was to target those in the US who were " hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world."
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's arrival in Israel is an opportunity for the West to do the right thing and stand by Israel, as the Houthis and Hezbollah ramp up their attacks.
For Austin, the trip is a delicate balancing act.
According to the prior contract, Israel is due to receive another 14 in coming years, with about six more aircraft arriving each year.
The Russian pilot reportedly misinterpreted instructions from a radar operator on the ground and thought he had permission to fire.
Aliens may be sending us very small "dandelion seed" probes to gather information.
US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.
"The targeted ISIS senior leader, Hamza al-Homsi, was killed," the Defense Department said.
A nuclear thermal engine for a space rocket could be three or more times as efficient as conventional chemical rockets.