Fearful of public anger over a plunging economy, Iran’s leaders appear to be turning inward, pulling back from escalation.
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U.S. Rejects Extradition Request for Driver in Fatal U.K. Accident
The State Department called the request for Anne Sacoolas, whose husband was working as an American diplomat in Britain, “highly inappropriate.”
As U.S.-Iran Tensions Flare, Iraq Is Caught in the Middle
After U.S. airstrikes killed an Iranian leader, Iraq’s Parliament voted to expel American forces. Some Iraqi officials say that would be disastrous for Iraq.
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.
In Plane Crash, a Day of Blame: Ukraine Weighs In and Iran Mulls Announcement
Ukraine’s main intelligence agency said it had narrowed down the possible causes of the crash to a missile strike or a terrorist act. And Iran may announce its own findings.
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.
The Ukraine Plane Crash in Iran: Black Boxes and Other Questions
Initial statements from Iran and Ukraine were contradictory, and the cause of the crash remains unclear. The plane’s so-called black boxes could help, but Iranian officials may not turn them over to Boeing.
The Flu Season May Yet Turn Ugly, C.D.C. Warns
Almost as many people are falling ill as did two years ago, in what was a particularly severe flu season. But this season’s virus is unusual, and it’s too early to tell how dangerous.
A Video Tweeted by Pompeo Was Authentic. His Description of It Was Wrong.
Mike Pompeo said it showed Iraqis celebrating the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani. Witnesses said Mr. Pompeo’s comments were inaccurate.
The Killing of Gen. Qassim Suleimani: What We Know Since the U.S. Airstrike
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised retaliation. The U.S. moved to send more troops to the Middle East. And a deluge of threats on social media.