Iran said it would essentially abandon its obligations under a land mark nuclear deal, and the Iraqi Parliament voted to expel American troops.
Tag: Suleimani, Qassim
Khamenei Wants to Put Iran’s Stamp on Reprisal for U.S. Killing of Top General
In a departure from Iran’s usual tactics of hiding behind proxies, the country’s supreme leader wants any retaliation for the killing of a top military commander to be carried out openly by Iranian forces.
Boris Johnson’s Balancing Act With Trump and Europe on Iran
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.
A Sea of Mourners in Iran, and New Threats From Both Sides: Live Updates
Vast crowds thronged the streets of Tehran as a funeral was held for Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, who was killed in an American drone strike on Friday.
What Is Trump’s Iran Strategy? Few Seem to Know
Friend and foe alike are left puzzled over what President Trump aimed to achieve by killing a top Iranian general, what he might do next or how Tehran could mollify him.
Iran Challenges Trump, Announcing End of Nuclear Restrictions
President Trump thought the nuclear deal was flawed because restrictions on Iran would end after 15 years. Now, responding to a U.S. strike, Iran has declared the limits over after less than five.
Successor to Slain Iranian General Vows Revenge: Live Updates
“God the almighty has promised to get his revenge,” said the man who will take over for Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, increasing fears of an escalating cycle of retaliation.
Pompeo Warns Iran’s Leaders U.S. Could Attack Them if They Retaliate
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added to President Trump’s earlier message that the U.S. might attack Iran if it took hostile actions against American interests for the strike on Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.
Mourners Throng Iran’s Streets for Suleimani Funeral Marches
The killing of the revered Iranian general “really wounded and insulted the national pride,” one resident said.
Defenders of History Take Aim at Trump’s Threat to Strike Iran’s Cultural Sites
Military attacks against cultural sites are against international law, and the United States has condemned the Islamic State and Taliban for similar destruction.