Under Pressure, Iran Admits It Shot Down Jetliner by Mistake
Jan 11, 2020 The admission raises the question about why it didn't shut down airspace amid fears of "all-out conflict" with U.S. over missile strikes.
U.S. Dismisses Iraq Request to Work on a Troop Withdrawal Plan
Jan 10, 2020 Meanwhile, thousands of Iraqi anti-government protesters call on both Iran and America to leave the country.
Trump Says Iran Appears to Be ‘Standing Down’ After Airstrike
Jan 8, 2020 The president indicates he won't respond militarily after missile strike on Iraqi bases in which no one was harmed, tells of new sanctions.
Turkish Lawmakers Authorize Sending Troops to Fight in Libya
Jan 2, 2020 The move to support current government in Tripoli is seen as a threat to regional security and is denounced by Greece, Israel and Cyprus.
NATO Chief Seeks to Shore Up Unity as Rows Roil Allies
Dec 3, 2019 French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort.
Trump Thanks Troops in Afghanistan, Says Taliban Want a Deal
Nov 29, 2019 The president in a surprise holiday visit says peace talks have restarted; Taliban spokesman says their stance on cease-fire is unchanged.
Pentagon Issues Threat to Syrian Government
Nov 8, 2019 Pentagon representatives warn that Syrian government officials who attempt to take control of Syrian oil could be shot.
Joint Turkish and Russian Patrols Begin in Syrian Region
Nov 1, 2019 Military operation starts under a deal in which Turkey gave up its offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters launched after U.S. withdrawal.
Trump Will Live to Regret Sending Troops to Saudi Arabia
Oct 28, 2019 A war with Iran isn’t the only risk linked to basing majority-Christian, American troops in the land of Islam’s two holiest cities.
Trump Has ‘Meltdown’ in Syria Meeting With Democrats
Oct 16, 2019 After 354-60 House vote denouncing president's troop withdrawal, Trump calls Nancy Pelosi a "third-rate politician," prompting walkout.
