Donald Rumsfeld
U.S. Secretary of Defense
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View Timeline →Former US Ambassador: We Had Talks with Iran Before the Iraq Invasion
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US ambassador, reveals in his new book that he held secret talks with Iranian officials before the 2003 Iraq invasion, aiming…
Iran to Resume Construction of Nuclear Centrifuges
Iran has announced it will resume the construction of nuclear centrifuges but insists it will not enrich uranium. U.S. officials express differing views on Iran's…
Coalition Soldiers and Iraqi Police Arrest 35 Suspects in Raid on Mosque in Karbala - 2003-10-21
Coalition forces and Iraqi police arrested 35 suspects in a mosque raid in Karbala related to Shia faction clashes. The operation was deemed successful by…
Washington Negotiates Joining Multinational Force in Iraq - 2003-10-16
Washington is in talks with several countries about joining a multinational force in Iraq, but troop deployment timelines remain uncertain. U.S. military morale is mixed,…
Kamal Kharrazi: Al-Qaeda Suspects Detained by Iran Were Not Involved in Riyadh Terror Attack
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi denied allegations that detained Al-Qaeda suspects were involved in the May 11 Riyadh attacks, asserting they were arrested prior to…
Decision for Retirement of General Tommy Franks, Commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq - 2003-05-22
General Tommy Franks, who led U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, has announced his retirement. His departure comes amid ongoing operations in Iraq, including…
An Iraqi Division Commander in the South of the Country Surrendered Along with Most of His Soldiers to Coalition Forces - 2003-03-22
An Iraqi division commander and most of his soldiers surrendered to coalition forces during their advance towards Basra. This surrender is significant as it indicates…
The U.S. Regrets North Korea's Decision to Reactivate Nuclear Power Plant
The U.S. has expressed regret over North Korea's decision to reactivate a nuclear power plant, which raises concerns about nuclear weapons production. Leaders from the…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Coalition Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-05
Human Rights Watch has criticized U.S.-led coalition forces for supporting Ismail Khan, a local governor in Afghanistan accused of human rights abuses. The report highlights…
An Al Jazeera Journalist is Detained by the U.S. Government - 2002-09-28
Sami al-Haj, an Al Jazeera journalist, is reportedly detained by the U.S. government, possibly at Guantanamo Bay. The Committee to Protect Journalists has expressed concern…
Arrests of Terrorism Suspects Worldwide - 2002-06-19
Recent global arrests of terrorism suspects have been highlighted, with significant figures like Donald Rumsfeld expressing satisfaction. Key arrests include a suspect linked to the…
High-ranking Intelligence Officials Appear Before Joint Senate and House Investigative Committee - 2002-06-19
High-ranking U.S. intelligence officials testified before Congress about the September 11 attacks, revealing the complexity of al-Qaeda's operations. The U.S. is also seeing international cooperation…
U.S. Special Operations Forces Attack Compound in Southern Afghanistan - 2002-05-14
U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted an attack in southern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 5 suspected Al-Qaeda members and the capture of 32 others.…
Abu Zubaydah is a Rich Source of Information - 2002-04-13
Donald Rumsfeld claims that Abu Zubaydah, a high-ranking al-Qaeda member, holds valuable information about terrorist activities but has been unable to communicate due to injuries.…
The U.S. Is Not Seeking War with Iran - 2002-04-06
The article discusses a U.S. official's assertion that the U.S. is not seeking war with Iran, despite President Bush's warnings about Iran's support for terrorism.…
Sixteen More Members of Taliban and Al-Qaeda Arrested in Lahore - 2002-04-02
Sixteen members of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda were arrested in Lahore, Pakistan, following a series of raids. This comes after the capture of around 60…
Senior Members of Al-Qaeda and Taliban to be Tried in Special Military Committees - 2002-03-22
Senior members of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are set to be tried in special military committees as promised by U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.…
In the Latest Attack in Afghanistan, Nine American Soldiers Were Killed - 2002-03-05
Nine American soldiers were killed in a recent attack in Afghanistan, with ongoing battles against Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces. The U.S. military is engaged in…