Britain’s prime minister cannot risk criticizing the American president, whose support he needs for trade negotiations after Brexit. But he could be exposed if Iran opens a serious trans-Atlantic rift.
Tag: Iraq
Conflict With Iran Threatens Fight Against ISIS
The American assassination of a top Iranian commander may make it impossible for American forces to stay in Iraq. That could ease an ISIS comeback.
Did the Killing of Qassim Suleimani Deter Iranian Attacks, or Encourage Them?
U.S. officials have justified the assassination as retribution for the general’s actions and deterrence of future American deaths. The big strategic implications can get lost, though.
Cries of ‘Revenge Is Coming’ at Funerals for Slain Commanders in Iraq
Tens of thousands mourned the killing of a major Iraqi official and a top Iranian general by a U.S. drone strike, as the Middle East braced for Iran’s response.
A Video Tweeted by Pompeo Was Authentic. His Description of It Was Wrong.
Mike Pompeo said it showed Iraqis celebrating the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. Witnesses said Mr. Pompeo’s comments were inaccurate.
A Shocked Iraq Reconsiders Its Relationship With the U.S.
The killing of General Suleimani, intended as a shot against Iran, could accelerate an Iranian objective: pushing the United States military out of Iraq.
U.S. and Iran Exchange More Threats as Democrats Question Timing of Strike
Oil prices surged and the stock market fell after President Trump ordered the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani in Baghdad.
What to Know About the Death of Iranian General Suleimani
The killing of the powerful general in Baghdad could have drastic consequences around the world.
Airstrike That Killed Suleimani Also Killed Powerful Iraqi Militia Leader
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a lifelong ally of Iran, was the Iraqi deputy commander of the group overseeing militias, and long at odds with the United States.
Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast
The commander helped direct wars in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, and he became the face of Iran’s efforts to build a regional bloc of Shiite power.