President Trump said Barack Obama was a patsy who had allowed North Korea, Iran and Venezuela to run roughshod over him. But those nations are pushing back against Mr. Trump.
Tag: Iran
Pentagon Builds Deterrent Force Against Possible Iranian Attack
The Defense Department is deploying an antimissile battery, a limited step taken in part because an intelligence analysis concluded that Iran is trying to provoke the United States into overreacting.
Nuclear Deal Traps E.U. Between Iran and U.S.
Iran said it would move farther to withdraw from the nuclear deal unless Europe, Russia and China protected its banks and trade.
Iraq’s Militias, Accused of Threatening U.S., Pose a Quandary for Iraq
The militias were critical in pushing the Islamic State out of Iraq, but most have refused to disarm. They range from helpful groups to criminal organizations, and some have ties to Iran.
U.S. Issues New Sanctions as Iran Warns It Will Step Back From Nuclear Deal
The announcement by Iran’s president does not kill the 2015 deal, but it pushes the confrontation between Washington and Tehran into new and potentially dangerous territory.
Iran Appears Ready to Reduce Compliance With Nuclear Deal
The Iranians hinted that they would reduce their compliance with the Iranian nuclear agreement on the eve of the anniversary of President Trump’s repudiation of the deal.
New Tensions With Iran Threaten Nuclear Deal and, White House Says, U.S. Troops
The mutual threats escalated action from both the U.S., which warned against attacks, and Iran, which said it would not fully comply with a deal President Trump already abandoned.
Citing Iranian Threat, U.S. Sends Carrier Group and Bombers to Persian Gulf
John R. Bolton, the White House national security adviser, announced the deployment on Sunday night. He and other officials have pushed anti-Iran policies.
The Saturday Profile: Hashim Aslami Has Just One Word for Afghan Farmers: Saffron
For two decades, he preached the virtues of the spice as an alternative to traditional crops and opium poppies. Today, it is a rare success story for his country.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Proposes Prisoner Exchange With U.S.
The foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said he had the authority to negotiate a prisoner exchange, in what seemed like an overture in a worsening relationship.