Middle East
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
January 7, 2020
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s east-based forces said they captured the strategic coastal city of Sirte on Monday from the…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
January 7, 2020
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking
BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that…
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor
January 7, 2020
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor
BEIRUT (AP) — When Syrian President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to Tehran last year, the powerful Revolutionary Guard…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
January 6, 2020
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions
January 6, 2020
For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. lawmakers have few options for tamping down any escalation by President Donald Trump of tensions with Iran,…
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
January 6, 2020
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as…
Weeping, Iran supreme leader prays over general slain by US
January 6, 2020
Weeping, Iran supreme leader prays over general slain by US
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Weeping amid wails from a sea of mourners, Iran’s supreme leader on Monday prayed over the…
Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal: TV
January 6, 2020
Iran says no limits on enrichment, stepping further from 2015 deal: TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran announced on Sunday it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step back from…
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast
January 6, 2020
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq’s parliament voted…
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
January 6, 2020
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that Iranian cultural sites were fair game for the U.S. military, dismissing…