Opinion: The Danger From Iran Didn't Die With Soleimani
We should be very worried about the new risks we will confront in a world where senior government officials are considered fair game, writes former diplomat Brett Bruen.
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Some Canadians Are Angry At The U.S. Over Iran's Downing Of Flight 752
Canadians have been questioning who is at fault for the downing last week of the plane, with some pinning part of the blame on the United States.
Esper: U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available And Appropriate'
In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.
Iran Denies Shooting At Anti-Government Protesters, Despite Video Footage
Videos appear to show security forces using live ammunition, which Iran's government has denied. The demonstrations erupted after Iran acknowledged that it accidentally shot down a passenger plane.
Opinion: In Iran Crisis, Iraq And Afghanistan Risk Becoming Collateral Damage
As this high-stakes situation plays out, the danger is that Iran's fragile neighbors, Iraq and Afghanistan, will become collateral damage, writes the head of the United States Institute of Peace.
Iran's 'Unforgivable Mistake' Downing Jet Elicits Furor At Home And Abroad
After many denials, Iran's admission that it accidentally downed a Ukrainian plane was cautiously embraced by world leaders as a "step forward." Back in Tehran, protesters' reaction was far angrier.
Exclusive: Iran Strike Won't Slow Trump's Cuts To National Security Council
The rapid change has raised concern among those who have served on the NSC. They believe the president needs a wide range of experts to give advice on the potential consequences of major actions.
'Imminent' Threat — Trump Justification Of Attack On Iranian General — Is Undefined
Administration officials say Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed to prevent "imminent attacks." They're being questioned about what "imminent" means.
U.S., Iran Trade Accusations And Denials Amid Tangled Jetliner Probe
U.S. and Iranian officials on Friday offered dueling assertions of what caused the crash. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed it on an Iranian missile, while Iran said that was clearly not the case.
Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With NSC Adviser Robert O'Brien
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien about tensions with Iran and the future of the U.S. presence in the Middle East.