Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks were the second softening of U.S. policy to Iran recently, even as the U.S. ratchets up military and financial pressure.
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Secretive Bilderberg Meeting Draws Pompeo and Kushner
Top Trump administration officials are attending the annual Bilderberg Meeting, where political and business leaders swear never to publicly reveal what is discussed.
Punching Iran Over Its Foreign Policy Could Lead to a Faster Path to War
Wrestling with Iran’s diplomacy and military activity could prompt a confrontation between Washington and Tehran well before any showdown over a nuclear program.
U.S. Officials Work to Convince Divided Congress of Iran Threat
American officials said Iran had threatened to target missiles at Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure to drive up oil prices and disrupt international trade.
Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran
The president’s statement came during a briefing on the rising tensions with Tehran, and officials said he was firm in saying he did not want a military clash.
The Tension Between America and Iran, Explained
Here’s what to know about the long-strained relationship that poses the risk of a broader conflict.
U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy in Baghdad
The decision came after the Trump administration warned of an increased threat linked to Iran. Officials in Iraq and elsewhere doubted that such a threat existed.
Skeptical U.S. Allies Resist Trump’s New Claims of Threats From Iran
The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for major military action against Iran, but it may have a hard time rallying domestic and international support.
U.S.-Russia Talks Expose Deep Fissures, Despite Hopes for Better Ties
As tensions between the United States and Iran mount, there was no sign of Moscow siding with Washington to pressure Tehran.
Nuclear Arms, Iran and Venezuela: Pompeo’s Likely Agenda With Putin in Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to meet with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Here are the issues likely to be the focus of their talks.