James Mattis
“We’re watching Russia wither before our eyes,” former US defense chief says
World
July 1, 2022
“We’re watching Russia wither before our eyes,” former US defense chief says
Former US Defense Secretary James Mattis criticized Russia’s war in Ukraine, calling it “immoral” and “operationally stupid,” while speaking Friday at…
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
Middle East
February 12, 2019
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an unannounced visit to Iraq…
Political rows, worsening security greet Mattis in Afghanistan
Middle East
September 7, 2018
Political rows, worsening security greet Mattis in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — US Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived on a surprise visit to Afghanistan’s war-shattered capital on…
Egypt, US discuss Bright Star military exercises
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Egypt, US discuss Bright Star military exercises
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met on Monday with US Central Command chief James Mattis to discuss Egypt-US military cooperation.…
Tantawi meets with US Central Command chief
Egypt
July 18, 2012
Tantawi meets with US Central Command chief
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi met with Commander of the US Central Command James Mattis and the delegation accompanying him on…
US Central Command chief James Mattis to meet with Tantawi
Egypt
April 18, 2012
US Central Command chief James Mattis to meet with Tantawi
General James Mattis, head of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Cairo on Wednesday onboard a military plane with…
Tantawi meets with US general in Cairo
Egypt
July 19, 2011
Tantawi meets with US general in Cairo
The head of Egypt's ruling military council on Tuesday met with a US general to discuss political developments in the…
Military chief meets commander of US Central Command
Egypt
March 29, 2011
Military chief meets commander of US Central Command
The Supreme Council of Armed Forces chief Hussein Tantawi held talks Tuesday with the commander of US Central Command and…