Washington, June 6 (IANS) India and the United States held the 29th edition of Army-to-Army Staff Talks in Hawaii, discussing ways to deepen bilateral defence cooperation while reaffirming their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.According to the Indian Army, the talks were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of US Army Pacific.Sharin…
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Washington, June 4 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan War Powers Resolution seeking to end American hostilities against Iran, delivering a political setback to President Donald Trump as criticism grows over a conflict that has stretched into its fourth month.The resolution, introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and backed by senior Democrats including Adam Smith and Jim Himes on Wednesday (local time), passed by a narrow 215-208 vo…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Admiral Brad Cooper on defended the Trump administration’s military campaign against Iran, telling lawmakers that Tehran’s military capabilities had been “significantly degraded” following weeks of US-led operations across the Middle East.Appearing before the House Armed Services Committee, the commander of US Central Command repeatedly argued that Operations “Epic Fury” and “Midnight Hammer” had dismantled much of Iran’s ability to project power acros…
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US lawmakers sparred on Thursday over the role of allies in global security as Congress examined the newly released National Defense Strategy during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee.The debate highlighted differences between Republicans and Democrats on the extent to which allies should assume greater responsibility for defending their own regions while the United States focuses on major strategic priorities.Opening the hearing, committee chairman Mike R…