A failed airstrike in Yemen was aimed at Abdul Reza Shahlai, an official with Iran’s Quds Force and an organizer of financing for regional militias supported by Iran.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Pompeo Imposes Sanctions on Iran, Sticking to Assertion That U.S. Faced Imminent Threat
As the administration imposed new sanctions on Tehran, the secretary of state provided no specific evidence that the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani was justified by an immediate threat.
U.S. Says It Won’t Discuss Withdrawing Troops From Iraq, Defying Baghdad’s Request
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to send a delegation to Baghdad to prepare for the withdrawal of American troops.
In Plane Crash, a Day of Blame: Ukraine Weighs In and Iran Mulls Announcement
Ukraine’s main intelligence agency said it had narrowed down the possible causes of the crash to a missile strike or a terrorist act. And Iran may announce its own findings.
Iraqi Prime Minister Asks U.S. to Start Talks on Troop Withdrawal
Adel Abdul Mahdi said he had spoken to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to request that a delegation be sent to prepare for the pulling out of forces.
Civilian Planes Shot Down: A Grim History
If a Ukrainian passenger plane was shot down in Iran on Wednesday, as American officials believe, it would join a long list of civilian aircraft brought down by armed forces.
Iran Offers Mixed Message After Backing Away From Conflict With U.S.
A day after President Trump seemed eager to de-escalate tensions, Iranian officials vowed revenge for the killing of a top general but also noted their missile strikes had not been intended to kill.
In Iran Plane Crash, Ukraine Will Investigate Possible Missile Strike
The airliner had turned back toward the airport before it crashed, minutes after takeoff, Iranian officials reported. The flight data recorders were recovered but said to be damaged.
Russia and Turkey Make Joint Call for Cease-Fire in Libya
Putin and Erdogan, who have backed opposite sides in the country’s dragging conflict, have presented themselves as a potential solution.
As Iran and U.S. Trade Blows, Afghanistan Sweats Between the 2 Powers
Afghan officials fear that an escalation between Iran and the United States could hurt chances for peace with the Taliban during a critical time.