Mark Esper

Mark Esper emphasized that Iran believes it has the upper hand in the conflict, indicating a shift in power dynamics.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-08-11

Mark Esper was part of the deception plan and boarded the C-32A separately.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-08-11

Mark Esper is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense, commenting on Iran's confidence in its position against the U.S.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-08-10

Mark Esper, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense, criticized Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as 'ridiculous'.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-08-10

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned that a potential arrangement giving Iran and Oman roles in administering traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could be a 'very bad outcome' for the United States.

Fox News·United States· 2026-08-08

Mark Esper is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who faced criticism from Trump regarding the military supply issues.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-08-06

Mark Esper is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense who suggested that the war with Iran should be internationalized.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2026-08-02

Mark Esper, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump, stated that the U.S. is preparing for a larger military action against Iran.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2026-07-26

Mark Esper, the Defense Secretary during Trump's first presidential term, stated that the U.S. will not win this war from the air.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2026-07-20

Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper questioned whether an expanded bombing campaign would force Iran to change course.

Fox News·United States· 2026-07-17

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was also among those expressing serious reservations about the agreement.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-06-20

Defense Secretary Mark Esper praised Trump for his handling of Iran during his two terms.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-05-28

Mark Esper is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who described the military operation as the most lethal and precise in history.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-03-01

Mark Esper is the Secretary of Defense who was involved in the briefings for President Trump.

Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·Montenegro· 2026-02-28

Mark Esper is mentioned as the former Secretary of Defense who was present during discussions about military options for Venezuela.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-02-01

Mark Esper is referenced as a former defense secretary whom Trump has publicly criticized.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-01-19

Mark Esper is noted as someone Trump has publicly declared disloyal.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-01-19

Mark Esper ordered strikes in the Caribbean against a ship.

明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong Kong· 2025-12-03

Mark Esper is the former Secretary of Defense who wrote about the considerations for military action against Maduro.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-11-15

Mark Esper is a former Secretary of Defense who is associated with Squire Patton Boggs.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-11-15

Mark Esper was the Secretary of Defense under Trump and discussed military options regarding Maduro.

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·Liechtenstein· 2025-11-11

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recalled telling Trump that warships are built to fight and win.

The Times of India·India· 2025-10-26

Mark Esper, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, addressed nearly a thousand individuals recently summoned back to the country.

明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong Kong· 2025-10-02

Mark Esper is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who was mentioned in relation to the deployment of federal troops.

明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong Kong· 2025-09-30

Mark Esper is another former Secretary of Defense criticized by Trump for his leadership.

Adevărul·Romania· 2025-09-30

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that if the allegations were true, Trump jeopardized national security and should be 'held to account.'

CNN·United States· 2025-09-27

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper notes that access to Venezuela's oil reserves was a key factor in Trump's interest in the country.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2025-09-15

Esper, the current Secretary of Defense, stated that the name 'Department of Defense' just doesn't sound right.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-09-05

Mark Esper was dismissed by Trump for refusing to deploy the military against protesters.

El País·Spain· 2025-08-31

Mark Esper is listed as one of Trump's former officials targeted by Patel.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-08-23