The planned withdrawal of 500 American forces from Iraq by mid-January, leaving 2,500 in place, is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Iraqi forces’ ability to combat remnants of the Islamic State …
Jeff McCausland Iran killing embroils Trump and Israel in one final diplomatic mess
The security situation in the region has also changed significantly since Trump’s inauguration, which will further complicate any effort by Biden to negotiate with Tehran.
U.S. Hopes a Small Step in Easing a Mideast Rivalry Could Further Rattle Iran’s Economy
The Trump administration wants Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to Qatari flights that are currently paying millions of dollars to route over Iran.
U.S. to withdraw some Baghdad embassy staff as tensions with Iran and its allies spike
The U.S. government has decided to withdraw some staff from its embassy in Baghdad through the final weeks of the Trump administration, officials say, as tensions rise throughout the region. A person …
Ahead of Yemen move, U.N. highlights humanitarian risk, and officials prepare to suspend aid
As part of Iran pressure campaign, Pompeo is expected to designate Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization.
Iran Delays Retaliation Over Scientist’s Killing as Biden Prepares for Presidency
Expectations for better treatment under the Biden administration temper Iran’s desire for retaliation, analysts say, after the fiery death of chief nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Perspectives | How China gains from Armenia-Azerbaijan war
The war in the Caucasus gives China leverage as it negotiates a trade and security pact with Iran, argues Nima Khorrami.
Perspectives | How China gains from Armenia-Azerbaijan war
The war in the Caucasus gives China leverage as it negotiates a trade and security pact with Iran, argues Nima Khorrami.
Biden: Iran nuclear deal best way to avoid Middle East arms race
Biden said he is committed to returning to, and expanding, the 2015 deal, as Trump reportedly tries to cripple chances.
U.N. Security Council unlikely to act on Iran scientist killing, diplomats say
Just hours after the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist, Tehran demanded the United Nations Security Council condemn the killing and take action against those responsible, but diplomats …