Mark Esper
Former US Defense Sec: Trump proposed assassinating 'senior Iranian officer'
"In addition, he came up with an idea - to dip the decapitated head of a terrorist leader in pig blood - as a warning to other Islamist militants," writes Esper in his memoir.
Trump defense chief Esper sues Pentagon for redacting parts of memoir
After Esper firing, White House moves Trump loyalists into Pentagon jobs
Trump says he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Rumor Mark Esper considering resignation denied by Pentagon
A report by the news company claimed three officials were cited as saying he had prepared a resignation letter, but were later rebuffed by another report.
Defense Secretary Esper lands in Israel amid F-35 sale talks
Meeting comes a week after Gantz flew to Washington where the two signed a deal securing Israel’s QME.
Gantz, Esper sign declaration to ensure Israel's qualitative military edge
Both Gantz and Esper delivered remarks on the importance of the meeting.
Gantz to discuss 'issues relating to Israel's security' with Esper
He added that "while we combat the coronavirus pandemic, we need to remember that our enemies will not rest for one moment."
Mark Esper: Peace treaties aim to build 'security construct' against Iran
"So many... countries in the region recognize that the biggest concern they have... is Iran and its maligned behavior," he said • Craft responding to Zarif: "You can't have it both ways"
North Korea's nuclear, missile programs 'serious threat' to security - US
He added, however, that South Korea and the United States must find a more equitable way of sharing defense costs so it "doesn't fall unequally on the American taxpayers."
Gantz in US talks of Iran, Israel's QME in shadow of F-35 sales to UAE
He emphasized that Israel's defense system backs and appreciates the US's policy of pressure on Iran on the international front, while being in close cooperation with Israel on the subject.
Pentagon chief looking to visit China this year amid tensions
It was unclear if Esper's trip would be contingent upon securing special travel waivers given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has strained already fraught US-China relations.
Gantz, Esper talk coronavirus, Iran in first phone call
Gantz, who served as Defense Attache to the United States and Chief of Staff of the IDF, highlighted the strategic and steadfast defense relationship between the two countries.
Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops in Washington DC, official says
Trump's bid to militarize the US response to the protests has triggered a rare outpouring of condemnation from former US military officials, including Trump's first defense secretary, Jim Mattis.
Conference of Presidents urge Trump not to withdraw from Sinai
Twelve lawmakers representing key Senate and House of Representatives committees called for continued U.S. support of the international peacekeeping force in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.