Pentagon denies trying to underplay injuries from Iran attack

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The Pentagon said there had been no effort to play down or delay the release of information on concussive injuries from Iran's attack on a base hosting U. S. forces ...

US military won't strike Iran cultural sites, despite Trump threat - Pentagon

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U. S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper strongly suggested that the U. S. military would not violate the laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites.

Taliban elements interested in Afghan peace talks - Mattis

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The US is picking up interest from the Taliban in exploring the possibility of talks with Kabul to end the war, said Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.