Trump Says Iran Appears to Be ‘Standing Down’ After Airstrike

ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press 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. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

AOC Calls Trump a ‘Monster’ for His Actions in Iran

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 5, 2020 "This is a war crime," says the New York Democrat. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fighting Intensifies Between Israel, Palestinians; Death Toll Rises on Both Sides

JOSEF FEDERMAN and FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press May 5, 2019 At least 30 rockets strike urban areas of Israel, which pounds Gaza with 250 airstrikes and masses forces at the Gaza front. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

At Least 60 Dead in U.S. Airstrikes on Somalia

ABDI GULED / The Associated Press Dec 17, 2018 The military says the attacks were launched in coordination with Somalia's government and targeted extremist groups. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hamas Accedes to Cease-Fire After Israeli Onslaught in Gaza

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Jul 21, 2018 Pulling back from the brink of a full-fledged war, the Palestinian organization agreed to the cease-fire under heavy Egyptian and international pressure. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

42 Die in Week’s Israeli Strikes in Syria, Monitor Says

The Associated Press May 12, 2018 The death toll includes 19 Iranians, raising fears that the region may be sliding into an unprecedented direct confrontation between two archenemies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chemical Weapons Team Kept From Alleged Attack Site in Syria

SARAH EL DEEB and NATALIYA VASILEYVA / The Associated PRess Apr 16, 2018 Inspectors' lack of access to Douma has left unanswered questions about the April 7 attack that prompted a military response by the U.S. and two allies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Talks With Allies: They Agree Attack Was ‘Successful’

The Associated Press Apr 14, 2018 The president holds individual conversations with French and British leaders. The White House says the three nations agreed the assault on Syria was "successful and necessary to deter" the future use of chemical weapons. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Trump Puts Off Syria Strike Decision, Will Talk to Allies

ROBERT BURNS and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 "We're looking very, very seriously, very closely at the whole situation," the president tells reporters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Deal Reached to Evacuate Second Pocket of Syria’s Ghouta

SARAH EL DEEB and BASSEM MROUE / The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 Hours after the main rebel group in the area declares a cease-fire, an agreement is reached to evacuate the second of three areas held by opposition fighters east of Damascus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Let’s Also Remember the Schoolchildren U.S. and Russian Bombs Are Killing

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 16, 2018 Schools have repeatedly been struck from the air by Saudi, UAE, Moroccan and Jordanian pilots using American-supplied planes and bombs, in a campaign backed by Washington and the United Kingdom. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. Official Calls for 30-Day Syria Cease-Fire

The Associated Press Feb 8, 2018 Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia reacts by saying a humanitarian cease-fire is "not realistic" because "the terrorists" are keeping up attacks. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )