Iran US Conflict
US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
US Democrats object to the ongoing and deeply unpopular war with Iran, which the Pentagon said has cost the US $37.5 billion so far.
US suspects possible Russian assistance to Iran during attacks against CIA bases in Gulf
Oil tankers turn around, avoid Red Sea following warnings by Yemen's Houthis
Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says
Iraq trains US-sanctioned militia leader for army position
Some critics, however, call it a risky gambit that puts someone with a questionable human rights record and who has been close to Iran at the heart of the Iraqi military.
How the IRGC overtook Iran’s Intelligence Ministry
Move might not be bad for Israel, report says
Iran holds annual Gulf drill amid rising tensions with US
The US military said the drill had caused two bases with American troops in the region to go on heightened alert.
Explosions in Iran not toppling Ayatollahs – experts
Disagreements about intensity of expected Iranian response
Iraq PM, on Tehran visit, says threats to Iran from Iraqi soil not allowed
The Iraqi premier faces a tough balancing act between Tehran and Washington which have come close to open conflict in the region, particularly on Iraqi soil, over the past year.
US 'begged' Iran not to retaliate for Soleimani killing, deputy FM says
“The US sent a message to Iran via the Swiss ambassador to demand that Iran not give a response, but it was rejected immediately.”
Iran prepared to retaliate if US stops Venezuela-bound tankers
"After increasing military threats against Iranian vessels headed for Venezuela, an order was issued to Iran's armed forces to identify and track several US merchant vessels."
Iran dismisses new US sanctions as 'fruitless and repetitive'
"Washington's fruitless and repetitive sanctions against Iranian officials is a sign of weakness, despair and confusion of the US administration."
Trump: Iran returning missing FBI agent is good, enriching uranium is bad
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that the case was re-opened and said that Levinson's whereabouts were still unknown.
What Congress Can Do for an America Without a Coherent Middle East Policy
Our boots on the ground have left in the aftermath of the infamous Trump-Erdogan phone call, turning 100,000 American trained allied SDF troops into part of the Syrian army.
