16 December 2017 Military News

Trump Set to Unveil First National Security Strategy VOA 16 Dec 2017 -- President Donald Trump is set to unveil on Monday his strategy to counter what he considers the most dire global threats to the United States.

Argentina Sacks Navy Chief Over Sub Disappearance VOA 16 Dec 2017 -- Argentina has dismissed the head of its navy following last month's disappearance of a submarine with 44 crew members.

Mattis believes North Korea's ICBM not 'capable threat' to US Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis says he does not believe that North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could pose an imminent threat to the United States.

Hashd al-Sha'abi necessity for Iraq security: Iran envoy Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad has defended the role of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, in fighting terrorism in Iraq, saying the force is a "necessity" for the country's security.

Saudi military ineffective force despite colossal budget: Report Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- Saudi Arabia's military has proved to be an ineffective force despite the kingdom's huge imports of state-of-the-art weapons from world powers, a report says.

Yemeni forces fire retaliatory missile at Saudi army command in Jizan Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- Yemeni forces have reportedly fired a ballistic missile at a Saudi army command and control center in the kingdom's southwestern Jizan region, as the Riyadh regime steps up its bloody attacks against the country.

Russia warns US against escalation of tensions over North Korean nuclear program Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned about an escalation of tensions over the North Korean nuclear weapons program after Washington toughened its position on Pyongyang.
Trump Says Russia 'Not Helping' On North Korea; Russia Fires Back RFE/RL 16 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has sought Russia's help in resolving the crisis over North Korea's nuclear weapons program but is not satisfied with Russia's efforts.

Mattis: Iran Working to Destabilize Middle East AFPS 16 Dec 2017 -- "Everywhere you find turmoil [in the Middle East], you find Iran's hand in it," Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon yesterday.
Mattis says no need to step up military posture against Iran Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis says there is no need to resort to military option against Iran over allegations that Tehran supplies missiles to Yemen.
Mattis Emphasizes 'Diplomatically-Led Effort' In Dealing With Iran RFE/RL 16 Dec 2017 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says Washington will deal with Iran through a "diplomatically-led effort," a day after a top U.S. diplomat said Tehran was supplying weapons to the Huthi rebels in Yemen.

President Zuma blames factionalism for failure of South Africa's ANC Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- South African President and leader of the African National Congress (ANC) Jacob Zuma has said that infighting has been a main reason for the fall in the popularity of the ruling party.
South African President Zuma Faces Replacement Sputnik 16 Dec 2017 -- The African National Congress' selective conference has opened in South Africa's largest city Johannesburg, in an event that is being attended by more than 5,000 delegates.

Turkish Banker Denies Helping Iran Evade U.S. Sanctions In High-Profile Case RFE/RL 16 Dec 2017 -- An executive at Turkey's state-owned Halkbank has denied that he helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions as he took the witness stand in his defense in a high-profile sanctions case unfolding in New York.

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