An explosion struck a ship Friday near the strategic mouth of the Persian Gulf, American and British military officials said. The unexplained blast comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the …
With Strikes in Syria, Biden Confronts Iran’s Militant Network
Since President Joe Biden entered the White House, Iranian-backed militants across the Middle East have struck an airport in Saudi Arabia with an exploding drone, and are accused of assassinating a …
EXPLAINER: US airstrike in Syria sends message to Iran
A U.S. appears to be a message to Tehran delivered by a new American administration still figuring out its approach to the Middle East.
Russia says U.S. gave only a few minutes’ warning before strike in Syria
MOSCOW — Russia was given about four to five minutes warning of the Biden administration’s first military action when it struck Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria early Friday, according to .
Over 60 fighters killed in clashes in Yemen’s Marib
More than 60 fighters were killed in clashes in Yemen Friday between Iran-backed Huthi rebels and government forces in the strategic northern province of Marib, government sources said.
Pentagon dismisses notion of delayed Syria strike, finally blames Iran for rocket attacks in Iraq
The Defense Department finally pointed the finger at Iran on Friday for recent rocket attacks in Iraq that endangered American service members and diplomats, while defending the Biden administration’s …
Militia strike constitutes key test of Biden’s plan to engage, restrain Iran
Administration hopes to use diplomacy to restore nuclear deal while curbing Tehran’s support for militia groups …
Republican Lawmakers Step Up Campaign Against Sanctions Relief for Iran
Republicans in both houses of Congress introduced a resolution on Wednesday opposing any move by US President Biden and his administration to lift sanctions against Iran. Led by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark …
FM Zarif: US behavior prompted Iran to take steps away from JCPOA
“US admits that only after it ‘left the JCPOA, Iran has taken steps away’ while until then ‘Iran was living up to its limits,'” Zarif argued via Twitter, using the nuclear deal’s acronym. The foreign …
In Nuclear Matters and More, Iran’s Behavior Gets Worse While Europe Reaches Out
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been out of compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal for at least two and a half years. Supporters of the agreement …