Here’s what to know about the long-strained relationship that poses the risk of a broader conflict.
Tag: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
White House Reviews Military Plans Against Iran, in Echoes of Iraq War
The plans call for up to 120,000 American troops but not a land invasion of Iran. They were updated at the request of John R. Bolton, the national security adviser.
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.
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.
Trump Pushes to Designate Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group
In a private White House meeting this month, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt urged President Trump to deem his opposition terrorists, officials said.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Replaces Head of Revolutionary Guards
The replacement came two weeks after President Trump designated the Revolutionary Guards as a foreign terrorist organization.
Pompeo Is Warned Against Sidestepping Congress for Conflict With Iran
Against escalating tensions with Tehran, a Republican senator says the Trump administration must understand it is not authorized to attack Iran.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Supreme Leader’s Military-Industrial Complex
Iran has used the Revolutionary Guard Corps to project power abroad through arming and funding paramilitary groups that target Iran’s enemies.
Trump Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a Foreign Terrorist Group
The designation is the first one by the United States against part of a foreign government. The Pentagon and C.I.A. oppose the move, citing risks to Americans.