Iran
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor
Middle East
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…
For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
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…
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran
Middle East
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…
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
Features/Interviews
January 5, 2020
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — At the midway point of his annual Christmas vacation, President Donald Trump huddled at…
Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing
Middle East
January 5, 2020
Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing
Iraq’s parliament was expected to vote Sunday on ousting US troops from military bases, which are threatened by pro-Tehran factions…
Mourners pack Iran city as top general’s remains return
Middle East
January 5, 2020
Mourners pack Iran city as top general’s remains return
A tide of mourners wept and beat their chests in the Iranian city of Ahvaz Sunday, paying homage to top…
Trump says US targeting 52 sites in Iran as tension mounts
Middle East
January 5, 2020
Trump says US targeting 52 sites in Iran as tension mounts
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the US is targeting 52 sites in Iran and will hit them “very fast…