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.
Tag: Defense and Military 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.
China Looms Over Taiwan’s Election, Giving a Boost to the Incumbent
China’s hostility and the protests in Hong Kong have reversed the political fortunes of President Tsai Ing-wen, raising alarms in Beijing.
Iran Fires on U.S. Forces at 2 Bases in Iraq, Calling It ‘Fierce Revenge’
Iraqi officials say the Iranian strikes, involving at least a dozen ballistic missiles, caused no American or Iraqi casualties. President Trump issued an upbeat appraisal.
Iran ‘Concludes’ Attacks, Foreign Minister Says
Iran does not seek “seek escalation or war,” the minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said in a tweet hours after Iran launched missile strikes against Americans in Iraq.
Some NATO Troops Begin Leaving Iraq
The alliance, which has been training Iraqi soldiers battling the Islamic State, said that it would begin removing some troops after the United States killed the Iranian general Qassim Suleimani.