The government of President Ashraf Ghani demanded an explanation and said relations with Washington should be “grounded on common interests and mutual respect.”
Tag: United States International Relations
Iran Tells Boris Johnson It Doesn’t Want Confrontation, but Will Protect Itself
The comments came shortly after Boris Johnson won the contest to become Britain’s prime minister and days after Iran seized a British tanker.
Kim Jong-un Inspects New Submarine That Could Increase Range of Missiles
North Korea’s leader made the visit to a naval shipyard amid rising concern in the region at the country’s submarine-launched missile capabilities.
Trump Tries Cooling Tensions With Pakistan to Speed Afghan Peace Talks
The president gushed about the prospect of improved relations and trade with Pakistan if it helps negotiate a cease-fire to bring home American troops from Afghanistan.
U.S. Punishes Chinese Company Over Iranian Oil
For the first time, the Trump administration is imposing economic penalties on a Chinese company for importing Iranian oil, a decision certain to add to tensions between Washington and Beijing.
U.K. Warns Iran of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Seizing Oil Tanker
The British defense secretary called the seizure “a hostile act,” and the government warned ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
L. Bruce Laingen, Senior Hostage During Iran Crisis, Dies at 96
A career diplomat, he had only recently arrived in Tehran for a temporary diplomatic posting when the embassy was seized in 1979.
Yemen Has Been a Saudi Prince’s War. Now It’s His Quagmire.
The withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s key ally in Yemen leaves Prince Mohammed with few good options. Now he is asking for increased American help.
Argentina Designates Hezbollah Terrorist Group on 25th Anniversary of Bombing
The designation, which came a day before a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, coincided with the anniversary of a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center that killed 85.
American to Lead NATO Intelligence as Iraq-War-Era Concerns About U.S. Linger
The alliance’s intelligence arm has been a priority for President Trump, but the appointment could make NATO’s analysis look like a rubber stamp for Washington.