U.S. and Iraqi officials say they are surprised by the proposed retreat, which could set back American efforts to fight the Islamic State and to limit Iranian influence.
As Armenia and Azerbaijan Fight, Here’s Where U.S., Russia, Turkey, Iran Stand
On Tuesday, both Turkey and Iran reportedly found themselves directly involved in the battle, while the U.S. and Russia remained closely engaged, calling for an immediate de-escalation.
Saudi Arabia Says It Dismantled an Iran-Backed Terrorist Cell
Saudi Arabia said it dismantled a terrorist cell with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the latest indication of heightened tensions in the Middle East as the two longtime rivals …
Trump administration considering new sanctions on Iran’s financial sector
The Trump administration is considering fresh sanctions to sever Iran’s economy from the outside world except in limited circumstances, by targeting more than a dozen banks and labeling the entire …
Iran Rejects Saudi Accusation It Trained a Terrorist Cell
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it had arrested 10 people earlier this month and seized weapons and explosives from a terrorist cell that had received training from Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards. “The …
Saudi Arabia says it took down ‘terrorist cell’ trained by Iran
Riyadh says it has busted a ‘terror cell’ that was trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, as Tehran rejects allegation.
Bahrain lauds Saudi security authorities’ efficiency, vigilance
Bahrain has lauded the efficiency and vigilance of Saudi Arabia’s Presidency of State Security for busting a terrorist cell that had received training from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and managing to …
Saudi Arabia says it busted terrorist cell trained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it had taken down a terrorist cell this month that had received training from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 people and seizing weapons and explosives.The …
Trump turns his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iraq
Nine months ago, the Trump administration declared victory. It billed the targeted strike that killed Iranian Major Gen. Qasem Soleimani on Iraqi soil as a mark of the U.S.’s newfound seriousness in …
Why Did Washington Shorten Iraq’s Sanctions Waiver?
By shortening Iraq’s sanctions waiver to import gas and electricity from Iran, Washington has made it crystal clear that it is unimpressed with Iraq’s relationship with its neighbor …