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US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain

America’s top defense official vowed Saturday to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to counter its “dangerous use” of suicide drones in the wider Mideast.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

23 months ago

Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo, left, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, speaks at the Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Aug. 31, 2020.

‘Uneasy deterrence’ reached with Iran, says top US Navy official in Mideast

Vice Adm. Sam Paparo, the Navy's Fifth Fleet commander, has not seen any major crises in the Persian Gulf since taking charge several months ago.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

3 years ago

If US, Saudi Arabia split over journalist’s murder, will troops ever be able to leave Syria?

The US needs Saudi Arabia for regional stability; but does that still include needing the crown prince?

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

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