The Latest On Iran's Missile Attacks On U.S. Troops In Iraq
The Pentagon says Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are based.
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Iran Fires Rockets On Airbase In Iraq Housing U.S. Troops
Iranian state-run television says Iran has targeted a U.S. airbase in the Anbar province of western Iraq, after vowing to retaliate for the U.S. killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
In Iran Speech, Biden Calls Escalating Tension Avoidable And Dangerous
The former vice president blasted President Trump's decision to kill Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. So too did Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Trump, Pompeo, Esper Defend Killing Of Soleimani; Iranians Vow Revenge
The president and some of his top lieutenants stated and restated on Tuesday that they feared a new attack was imminent and that they were justified in hitting the Quds Force leader.
War Powers Resolution On Iran Is Latest Attempt By Congress To Reclaim Clout
The House is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution that could force the president to pull back U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran. The catch: it would have to be veto-proof.
Border Screenings Spark Travel Fears For Iranian Americans Amid Rising Tensions
As many as 200 were held for questioning at a border crossing near Seattle. Some Iranian Americans are so concerned that they are canceling plans to travel abroad.
Pentagon Chief Says There Is No Plan For U.S. Forces To Leave Iraq
Defense Secretary Mark Esper says U.S. troops will be repositioned in Iraq, but will not leave the country. His comments come after a letter from the U.S. military suggested a withdrawal.
House To Vote On Measure Limiting Trump's Military Actions In Iran
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was "provocative and disproportionate."
Former Homeland Security Head Breaks Down Latest Terrorism Bulletin On Iran
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about the National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin issued after a U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Iran Vows Retaliation For Drone Strike On General — And It Has Options
Iran is vowing revenge for the U.S. drone strike that killed one of its top generals. But Iran actually has a range of options that don't involve direct attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East.