U.S. kills Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad strike
Iran vows "crushing revenge" and Iraq is furious after Trump orders "decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel."
The War with Iran
Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
U.S. bolstering security after protests at embassy in Baghdad
The violence has subsided, but with thousands more troops preparing to head to the region, many wonder what it means for U.S.-Iraqi relations.
U.S. to send 750 troops to Middle East after embassy attack
An estimated 6,000 protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday morning, smashing a door and setting fire to a reception area.
Pompeo calls U.S. embassy attack "state sponsored terror"
"This is state-sponsored terror, this is Iranian terror that took place," Pompeo told CBS News in his first broadcast interview since the attack.
Trump warns Iran as protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Trump warns Iran will be held responsible for "orchestrating an attack" on the embassy as thousands demand the Iraqi government kick out U.S. forces.
U.S. seizes suspected Iranian missile parts, mulls sending more troops
As Iran continues actions "inconsistent" with the nuclear agreement, Pentagon denies a report that 14,000 more U.S. troops could be sent to the region.
Iran rejects court order to pay freed U.S. journalist $180 million
Federal judge ruled Washington Post's Jason Rezaian should receive the payout for his 544 days in an Iranian prison, but Tehran calls it a "strange" ruling
Amnesty International says more than 100 killed in Iran protests
The Iranian regime has cut internet and phone lines, making figures impossible to confirm, but they call reports of mass casualties "disinformation"
Iran takes most significant step yet away from nuclear deal
Tehran Iran injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear complex; it also kept an international inspector from entering a separate nuclear site
Protesters killed as Iraqis focus anger on their leaders, and Iran
Outrage over domestic economic malaise and corruption has increasingly turned to Iran, which has close ties to Baghdad and powerful Shiite paramilitary groups
Iran marks U.S. Embassy takeover anniversary with ominous nuke upgrade
Tehran steps further away from crumbling nuclear deal as protesters chant "Death to America" outside the embassy where a 444-day hostage crisis played out
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 U.S. Embassy attack
He cautioned others against following in his footsteps
U.S. renews portion of Iran nuclear deal
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham said they would soon advance legislation "to reverse this misguided decision"
Iran says oil tanker "probably" hit by missiles off Saudi Arabia
Iranian state-owned news agency cites tanker company as saying 2 separate explosions "probably caused by missile strikes" off Saudi port of Jiddah
Iran accused of new breach of nuclear deal; releases tanker
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani doubled down on his intention to move forward with nuclear development
Iran says it just stopped 10 tons of heroin and opium reaching Europe
Islamic Republic is a major hub for global heroin and opium smuggling, and they seize a huge amount of it, but say sanctions
Trump to hear military options on Iran as Saudis show oil site damage
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. continue to make the case that Iran launched the missile and drone attack, but it's still not clear how they'll respond
FIFA boss pushes Iran on stadium ban after female soccer fan's death
"Our position is clear and firm. Women have to be allowed into football stadiums in Iran," the FIFA president said
Trump mulls response as Saudis say oil attack "sponsored by Iran"
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
"Death to America" billboards have popped up in Baghdad. Here's why.
Iraq is caught in the middle of feuding allies, neighbor Iran and the U.S., and many fear they could soon be caught in the middle of yet another war they didn't start
What John Bolton's departure means for the Iran standoff
Analysts see room for an easing of tension between Washington and Tehran, but don't expect any sudden breakthroughs
Iran woman banned from soccer stadium burns herself to death
Sahar Khodayari dressed as a man to try and watch her favorite team play in Tehran, but got caught. Facing prison, she set herself on fire.
Iran upgrades nuclear infrastructure as 2015 deal collapses
Tehran makes good on threat to further breach terms of the deal as Israel claims nuclear watchdog's latest report vindicates claim of "secret atomic warehouse"
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