President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the Iran War Powers resolution, a bipartisan effort to rein in presidential authority to use military force against Iran without congressional approval. ( read original story ...)
Trump vetoes measure to limit his war powers against Iran, slams Republicans who supported it
The Iran resolution marked a rare bipartisan effort to curb Trump's war powers, but supporters expected a veto and conceded they couldn't override it. ( read original story ...)
Trump vetoes congressional resolution limiting his military authority against Iran
The measure had garnered bipartisan support after the president ordered a drone strike that killed a top Iranian military commander. ( read original story ...)
US Eyes Deal to Free American in Iran, Pushes Back on Swap
U.S. officials believe they’re making progress in efforts to secure the release from Iran of a detained Navy veteran. ( read original story ...)
Trump vetoes measure to restrain his actions against Iran, calls it ‘insulting’ to the presidency
There was concern in Congress that Tehran and Washington were perilously close to all-out conflict, and some lawmakers wanted to restrain further actions the president might take against Iran. ( read original story ...)
Despite Rising Tensions, Iran and U.S. Are Negotiating a Prisoner Release
The talks come even as the Trump administration intensifies its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy of sanctions against Iran and threatens to shoot Iranian gunboats in the Persian Gulf. ( read original story ...)
Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It ‘Very Insulting’
As promised, President Trump vetoed a resolution that would have limited his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan and Iran investigate deaths of 16 Afghan migrants near border
The allegations come as coronavirus lockdowns in Afghanistan have caused unemployment to spike and food prices to soar. ( read original story ...)
Ilhan Omar signs on to AIPAC-backed letter to support extending UN arms embargo on Iran
Minn., has found a rare point of agreement with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), as she has put her name to a bipartisan letter backed by the organization that calls for extending ... ( read original story ...)
Top Kashmir Rebel Leader Killed; India Claims Major Success
Officials say government forces have killed a top rebel commander and his aide in Indian-controlled Kashmir and shut down cellphone and mobile internet services during subsequent anti-India protests. ( read original story ...)