The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill Pro-Iranian paramilitary groups are upping their threats against the autonomous Kurdistan region in Iraq after months ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand revokes protest ban that backfired
Thailand revoked an emergency decree on Thursday aimed at ending months of protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's government and the monarchy, after it inflamed anger and brought tens of ... ( read original story ...)
Iran slaps sanctions on US Iraq envoy in tit-for-tat move
Iran imposed sanctions on the US ambassador to Iraq on Friday, citing "terrorist" acts against its interests, in a tit-for-tat move after Washington blacklisted Tehran's Baghdad envoy. ( read original story ...)
Using Terrorism Sanctions, Trump Administration Hopes to Tie Biden’s Hands on Iran
Officials plan a pre-election volley of sanctions against Iran intended in part to fortify its pressure campaign against any future effort to unwind it. ( read original story ...)
Americans threatened by terror, kidnapping plots in Turkey, embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Turkey warned Americans about potential terror and kidnapping plots in an urgent security alert. ( read original story ...)
NATO chief says Greece, Turkey agree to cancel war games
General Jens Stoltenberg says that Greece and Turkey are going to cancel war games scheduled for next week on each other’s national holidays, in a further sign of easing of tensions between the two NA ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Warns Americans of Terrorist Threats in Turkey
The State Department warned of security threats, while suspending routine visa and other embassy services and advising U.S. citizens to exercise caution, particularly in areas frequented by foreigners ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus breakaway north Turkey-backed leader takes oath
Ankara-backed Ersin Tatar, the newly elected leader for the breakaway north of the divided island of Cyprus, took the oath of office on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. suspends citizen and visa services in Turkey after reports of potential terror attacks
"The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consulate ... ( read original story ...)
US Warns Of Terror And Kidnapping Threat In Turkey
The U.S. Embassy in Turkey issued a security alert Friday, warning of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping against U.S. and foreign nationals. Citing “credible reports,” the embassy said the threat ... ( read original story ...)