QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and ZEINA KARAM / The Associated PressJan 2, 2020
The Defense Department says Qassem Soleimani was developing plans to attack U.S. diplomats and service members in Iraq and the region. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA / The Associated PressDec 31, 2019
Iraqi security forces make no effort to stop the protesters, as they react to deadly U.S. airstrikes against Iran-backed fighters. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsDec 30, 2019
After strikes leave 25 dead, foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi calls on Washington to "stop interfering in Iraqi internal affairs." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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ELLEN KNICKMEYER and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA / The Associated PressDec 29, 2019
The Defense Department says the "precision defensive strikes" were in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
The Associated PressDec 25, 2019
The pontiff calls for easing of tensions in conflict zones from Syria to Venezuela and spotlights the plight of migrants fleeing injustice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigDec 6, 2019
After abruptly withdrawing from Syria, the president reportedly is considering deploying an additional 14,000 soldiers to counter Iran. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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 )
Peter Certo / OtherWordsDec 4, 2019
Drawing down our conflicts abroad is not only a moral imperative but new research from Brown University suggests it's smart politics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LORNE COOK and JILL LAWLESS / The Associated PressDec 4, 2019
Leaders seek to gloss over their differences, particularly on spending and priorities; collective defense pact is called "iron-clad." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
William Astore / TomDispatchDec 2, 2019
Conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia and Yemen have not only hardened our hearts but permanently scarred our planet. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigNov 18, 2019
A new generation of veterans may signal a profound change in America's post-9/11 forever wars. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
William Hartung / TomDispatchNov 18, 2019
The deadly U.S. monopoly of the Mideast arms trade has become even more dangerous under Trump. Will Congress do something about it? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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