The push against the Iraqi groups by top American officials has fueled tensions between the two nations and within the Trump administration.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Trump Administration Warns Venezuela Not to Arrest Opposition Leader
The administration said that any attempts to arrest Juan Guaidó would be met with “immediate reaction” from the international community, though it was unclear what that would mean.
New Images of North Korea Buildup Confront Trump’s Hopes for Disarmament
For an administration that regularly acknowledges or dismisses intelligence findings to fit the moment, North Korea has served as a comeuppance.
North Korea Admits Failure of Trump Summit, a Week After It Broke Down
An official newspaper acknowledged “sighs of regret” over the meeting, but avoided direct invective against the United States or its president.
Space Launch Would Violate North Korean Commitments to U.S., Official Warns
After a fruitless meeting with Kim Jong-un, President Trump declared himself “a little disappointed” by new evidence that North Korea is rebuilding a missile launch site.
U.S. Tries to Squeeze Venezuelan President by Revoking His Allies’ Visas
The visa announcement is the latest in a series of relatively modest moves designed to slowly choke off President Nicolás Maduro’s economic resources.
Will Kim Jong-un Return to Brinkmanship? Weak Economy Is Forcing His Hand
North Korea’s deepening economic trouble may propel it to return to the negotiating table — or resume weapons tests to force a deal.
A High-Level Resignation in Iran Is Seen as Sign of Hard-Liners’ Strength
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a relative moderate in Iran’s clerical leadership, remains in his post. But he is frustrated.
How the Trump-Kim Summit Failed: Big Threats, Big Egos, Bad Bets
President Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea had dramatically different visions of what “denuclearization” meant, dooming their deal.
U.S. Issues New Penalties Against Venezuelan Officials, Vowing ‘Maduro Must Go’
A State Department envoy said military intervention in Venezuela would be a distant line of action behind other efforts to apply diplomatic and economic pressure.