The president also asserted that he did not believe American citizens had a right to more details on the intelligence that prompted the killing of an Iranian general.
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U.S. Says It Won’t Discuss Withdrawing Troops From Iraq, Defying Baghdad’s Request
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said he had asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to send a delegation to Baghdad to prepare for the withdrawal of American troops.
Iraqi Prime Minister Asks U.S. to Start Talks on Troop Withdrawal
Adel Abdul Mahdi said he had spoken to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to request that a delegation be sent to prepare for the pulling out of forces.
Trump Administration’s Actions in Middle East Complicate Its Criticisms of China
President Trump’s use of military force against Iran gives Beijing ammunition to highlight failures of American policy, even as the Communist Party represses Muslims in China.
Iran Offers Mixed Message After Backing Away From Conflict With U.S.
A day after President Trump seemed eager to de-escalate tensions, Iranian officials vowed revenge for the killing of a top general but also noted their missile strikes had not been intended to kill.
In Iran, Rejoicing Over Retaliation, then Relief at No U.S. Counterstrike
Many Iranians expressed support for the missile attack on American bases in Iraq, then spent a restless night waiting for a military response from Washington that never came.
At the Edge of a War, the U.S. and Iran Appear to Step Back
Initial assessments indicate that no Americans were killed in Iranian strikes, so President Trump may not feel the pressure to punch back.
Missile Strike Damage Appears Limited, but Iran May Not Be Done
Iran said its bombings in Iraq had “concluded proportionate measures” against the United States, but officials around the region said that did not mean it was done maneuvering.
Trump Backs Away From Further Military Conflict With Iran
A day after Iranian missiles fell on bases housing American troops in Iraq, the president said that no Americans were harmed and that Iran now “appears to be standing down.”
As Iran and U.S. Trade Blows, Afghanistan Sweats Between the 2 Powers
Afghan officials fear that an escalation between Iran and the United States could hurt chances for peace with the Taliban during a critical time.