Fearful of public anger over a plunging economy, Iran’s leaders appear to be turning inward, pulling back from escalation.
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Protests in Iran: Rage Over Downed Jet, as Lawmakers Demand Accountability
Protesters chanted against Iran’s clerical rulers for a third day, while several prominent newscasters quit their jobs, apologizing for having broadcast lies.
Live Updates: Iran Says Downing of Plane Was ‘Disastrous Mistake’
The military blamed human error, saying the Ukrainian jet had taken a sharp, unexpected turn that brought it near a military base.
Iran Is Expected to Announce Cause of Ukrainian Jet Crash
The announcement comes as American and allied intelligence assessments have suggested that Iranian missiles brought down the plane, most likely by accident.
U.S. Unsuccessfully Tried Killing a Second Iranian Military Official
A failed airstrike in Yemen was aimed at Abdul Reza Shahlai, an official with Iran’s Quds Force and an organizer of financing for regional militias supported by Iran.
Trump Says 4 Embassies Had Been Targeted by Iranians
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.
Pompeo Imposes Sanctions on Iran, Sticking to Assertion That U.S. Faced Imminent Threat
As the administration imposed new sanctions on Tehran, the secretary of state provided no specific evidence that the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani was justified by an immediate threat.
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.
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Jointly Urge Against War With Iran
In a call on Wednesday night hosted by left-leaning groups, the two presidential candidates denounced President Trump’s role in the crisis, even as the threat of open conflict appeared to subside.