Tens of thousands mourned the killing of a major Iraqi official and a top Iranian general by a U.S. drone strike, as the Middle East braced for Iran’s response.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Is There a Risk of Wider War With Iran?
All but forced to retaliate, Iran will likely aim for limited counterattacks that damage the United States but don’t lead to all-out war. Miscalculation could mean things spiral out of control.
The Killing of Gen. Qassim Suleimani: What We Know Since the U.S. Airstrike
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised retaliation. The U.S. moved to send more troops to the Middle East. And a deluge of threats on social media.
What to Know About the Death of Iranian General Suleimani
The killing of the powerful general in Baghdad could have drastic consequences around the world.
Airstrike That Killed Suleimani Also Killed Powerful Iraqi Militia Leader
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a lifelong ally of Iran, was the Iraqi deputy commander of the group overseeing militias, and long at odds with the United States.
Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast
The commander helped direct wars in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, and he became the face of Iran’s efforts to build a regional bloc of Shiite power.
U.S. Strike in Iraq Kills Qassim Suleimani, Commander of Iranian Forces
Suleimani was planning attacks on Americans across the region, leading to an airstrike in Baghdad, the Pentagon statement said. Iran’s supreme leader called for vengeance.
Erdogan Prepares a New Military Intervention, This Time in Libya
As his standing flags at home, Turkey’s president has pursued an assertive foreign policy to stoke nationalism and rally supporters.
Taiwan’s Top Military Official and 7 Others Die in Helicopter Crash
The helicopter was carrying military personnel to an event in northeastern Taiwan when it went down on a wooded mountainside.
Pika-Who? How Pokémon Go Confused the Canadian Military
“We should almost hire a 12-year-old to help us out with this,” an official wrote.