MATTHEW LEE / The Associated PressDec 5, 2019
The news comes amid reports of escalating violence in Iran and meddling by Tehran in Iraq, Syria and other parts of the region. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS / The Associated PressNov 21, 2019
The toughest problem is North Korea’s refusal to restart negotiations with Washington on eliminating its nuclear weapons. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS, DEB RIECHMANN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressOct 27, 2019
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi presided over a global jihad and arguably became the world’s most wanted man. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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RACHEL LERMAN / The Associated PressOct 26, 2019
Early front-runner Amazon's competitive bid for the Defense Department's huge JEDI contract had drawn criticism from President Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressOct 25, 2019
The announcement comes even as the president again tweets that the U.S. military mission in Syria is completed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
SUZAN FRASER and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV / The Associated PressOct 22, 2019
The two powers announce an agreement to jointly patrol almost the entire northeastern Syrian border after the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressOct 21, 2019
Defense Secretary Esper says the plan is still in the discussion phase and is designed to give the president "maneuver room." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated PressOct 20, 2019
The United States will continue Mideast operations against Islamic State, according to plans outlined by Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS / The Associated PressOct 18, 2019
It is almost an open secret that the U.S. has as many as 50 B-61 bombs stored under heavy guard in southern Turkey. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigOct 15, 2019
How to explain the U.S. president's about-face on Turkey's invasion of northeastern Syria? Offhand, I can think of three possible explanations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS / The Associated PressOct 14, 2019
The president says he is halting trade negotiations and raising steel tariffs in an effort to restrain the Turks' assault on Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
ROBERT BURNS / The Associated PressOct 13, 2019
The pullout comes despite growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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