The administration is relying first on economic sanctions to change Tehran’s behavior. But it continues to weigh military or cyberattacks.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
Iranian Force Exults in Downing of U.S. Drone With a Feast and a Prayer
Some leaders of the Revolutionary Guards force saw the shooting down of the drone as a vindication. They resented that Americans had belittled their prowess.
Pompeo, a Steadfast Hawk, Coaxes a Hesitant Trump on Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expanded his power during a vacuum in the Pentagon, but his hard-line policies on Iran are running into Trump’s isolationist instincts.
U.S.-Iran Crisis Updates: Trump Says Military Was Ready to Strike
After the downing of an American drone, leaders around the globe asked the United States and Iran to step back from the brink.
In Trump’s Iran Response, Some See a Dangerous Ambiguity
As diplomats try to ratchet down tensions, some of them worry that hard-liners in Iran could be emboldened to further test President Trump’s resolve.
In Trump’s Iran Response, Some See a Dangerous Ambiguity
As diplomats try to ratchet down tensions, some of them worry that hard-liners in Iran could be emboldened to further test President Trump’s resolve.
Iran Live Updates: International Diplomats Urge Calm
After the downing of an American drone, leaders around the globe ask the United States and Iran to step back from the brink.
Iran, North Korea, British Prime Minister: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
U.K. to Suspend Issuing Arms Licenses to Saudi Arabia
The announcement came after a court ruled that the government acted unlawfully in allowing the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Hamas Leader Says Israel Isn’t Upholding Cease-Fire Terms
Ismail Haniya said Israel was delaying the easing of restrictions on border-crossers and arbitrarily modifying fishing zones as a “form of blackmail.”