US stealth bombers kill more than 80 ISIS "fighters" in Libya

More than 80 Islamic State jihadists were killed in a US aerial blitz on training camps in Libya, including fighters involved in plotting attacks in Europe, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Thursday.

Pentagon chief Carter offers condolences for soldier killed in Syria

Defense Secretary Ash Carter offered condolences Friday to the family of a U.S. soldier killed in northern Syria on Thanksgiving.

International coalition announces offensive against ISIS capital in Syria

The United States-led international coalition combating the Islamic State announced Tuesday a planned offensive on the IS' capital in Syria.

Pentagon sees role for Turkey in Mosul battle

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday he was confident that Turkey would take part in the operation to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS group.