WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate failed on Thursday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a resolution that would have reined in his ability to wage war against Iran by requiring him to …
Senate Falls Short of Overriding Trump’s Veto of Iran War Powers Resolution
President Donald Trump called the measure to curb his military authority ‘insulting’ and accused Democrats of playing politics.
Misinformation and leaks: The love-hate Russia-Iran relationship in Syria
The Turkish narrative is that while Iran secures its power over Assad this could hurt Russia’s interests in Syria because Syria won’t be rebuilt if Assad doesn’t budge. But wait. This week the …
Despite US boost, new Iraqi premier faces key challenges
Despite a boost from the U.S. hours after his inauguration early Thursday, Iraq’s new prime minister will have to walk a tightrope to appease both powerful Iran-backed …
Iran’s Coronavirus Cases Rise Anew as Friday Prayers Are Set to Resume
Two weeks after the country began lifting restrictions and a day before some mosques are set to reopen, cases of Covid-19 have surged afresh in Iran, where nearly 6,500 people have died from the …
Extend the Arms Embargo on Iran | OPINION
The end of the arms embargo is one of the many key international restrictions on Iran scheduled to expire over time—the so-called “sunsets” negotiated alongside the nuclear agreement. Yet it makes …
US to grant Iraq gas waiver in show of support for new PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. plans to grant Iraq a 120-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to import Iranian gas and electricity to meet its power needs, the State Department said, hours after …
The covid-19 crisis could strengthen Iran’s ‘invisible government’
That’s not likely, however — this view misreads the influence of Iran’s nonelected political institutions. Rather than regime change, the covid-19 pandemic and escalating U.S. pressure appear more …
US Eyes Deal to Free Navy Veteran 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.
Trump vetoes Iran war powers resolution, calling it an “insult”
The president declared Congress should have never passed the resolution, meant to keep presidential powers in check.