The U.S.-Iran tensions are likely to persist, though many remain hopeful that Iran’s recent attacks on U.S. and Iraqi servicemembers could also offer an off-ramp away from a disastrous war that many around the world still fear. Keep Reading
Former DHS secretary said Iran may have chosen to not strike harder in order to "prevent the U.S. from leaning into taking this to the next level, which is attacking the territory of Iran." Keep Reading
Trump tweets, "All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good!" Keep Reading
This act of war may lead to exactly what Soleimani was aiming for – ousting U.S. forces from Iraq and diminishing U.S. influence there. Keep Reading
In labeling the killings as a warmongering blunder and not a deterrent against the threat posed by Iran, one must also consider the sequence of events that escalated the tensions. Keep Reading
"Approximately 750 soldiers will deploy to the region immediately, and additional forces from the IRF are prepared to deploy over the next several days," Esper said. Keep Reading
The United States faces growing isolation in Iraq, with politicians and security officials unsure if they want to stand up to Iranian-backed protestors on behalf of U.S. safety. Keep Reading
Mob did not breach the interior of the compound but prompted the evacuation of the U.S. ambassador and embassy staff, according to Iraqi officials. Keep Reading
Lahur Talabany said that IS fighters were now moving freely in disputed terrain between security forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi army. Keep Reading
There’s no room for nerves in the cockpit of F/A-18 fighter jets, according to former Naval flight officer Caroline Johnson, who participated in combat missions flying over Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Keep Reading
