The defeat of the measure allows President Trump to continue to act unilaterally on Iran, in defiance of Congress.
Iran quake kills at least one, sparks panic in capital
An earthquake struck early Friday near Iran’s highest peak and jolted Tehran, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20 as people ran for their lives. The shallow 4.6 magnitude quake hit …
Israel’s strategy in Syria is less coherent than it seems – opinion
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett seems to have identified the expulsion of Iran from Syria as a clear and achievable goal.
Is Iran really leaving Syria?
With dozens of strikes targeting airbases used by Iran to ferry in fighters and weapons, there are reports that Iran has began to use Russia’s Hmeimin airbase close to the port …
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.
U.S. Senate upholds Trump veto of ‘insulting’ Iran war powers resolution
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 …
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 …