The rockets hit the Al Asad base early Wednesday morning. Tensions are increasing ahead of the pope’s visit to Iraq and between the US and Iran.
As Biden Faces New Iran Crisis in Iraq, Syria Warns of ‘Consequences’ to U.S. Attacks
A U.S. strike on Syria “sends a negative signal of the new administration’s policies and its persistent endeavor to implement the law of force instead of the force of law,” Damascus’ mission to the …
Marco Rubio Blames Iran for New Attack on Iraqi Base Hosting U.S. Troops
Senator Marco Rubio has blamed Iran for Wednesday morning’s rocket attack on an Iraqi air base hosting American troops, suggesting the operation and others like it are designed to push U.S. troops out …
Iraqi Airbase Housing U.S. Troops Attacked by Rockets, Iran Militia Believed Involved
The provocative strike comes as the Pentagon believed it had restored deterrence with Tehran following last week’s retaliatory strike on pro-Iran forces in Syria.
Any New Nuclear Deal With Iran Should Be ‘Dramatically Improved’: Israel
Any new nuclear deal between the West and Iran should be “dramatically improved” from the previous agreement, Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Wednesday. Steinitz, a close ally of Prime …
Rockets Hit Iraq Base Hosting U.S. Troops Amid Tension With Iran
Ten rockets struck a military base used by U.S. forces in Iraq amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, and the Pentagon said a U.S. civilian contractor suffered a cardiac episode …
Approving FATF related bills in Iran’s interest – Iranian President
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) related bills should be approved as soon as possible and it would be in the country’s interests, said the Iranian President. “It is in the interest of the …
Zarif announces mechanism of returning Iran’s funds blocked in S.Korea
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif announced an agreement between Iran and South Korea on the mechanism of returning Iranian blocked money from Seoul, Trend reports via ICANA.
Yemen’s Houthis say U.S. is prolonging war by imposing sanctions: TV
Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday the United States’ sanctions on two of their commanders are proof that it is prolonging the war and making the humanitarian crisis worse, the Iran-aligned group’s …
US failure to act against Saudi Arabia will embolden Iran
Joe Biden’s administration last week released a report saying Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia and the kingdom’s de facto ruler, authorised a hit-squad to “kill or capture” Jamal …