Trump On Iran
President Trump is heading to Camp David to talk about Iran — after announcing additional sanctions on the country.
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Trump Says Plan To Retaliate Against Iran Called Off Due To Potential Iranian Deaths
The planes were ready to go on Thursday night, but with 10 minutes to spare, President Trump called off a military action meant to retaliate against Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus Discusses Decision To Recall Strike Against Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with and former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus about President Trump's decision to recall the strike against Iran's missile base at the last minute.
Iran's U.N. Ambassador: U.S. Escalating Hostilities Like A 'Knife Under Your Throat'
In an interview with NPR, Majid Takht Ravanchi also denied responsibility for the attack on two tankers last week and steadfastly maintained that Iran is not interested in war.
FAA Orders U.S. Airlines To Bypass Iranian Airspace After Drone Shot Down
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibited U.S. carriers from overflying Iran "until further notice, due to heightened military activities and increased political tensions."
What Might Come Next After U.S. Drone Shot Down By Iran
The U.S. says Iran shot down a military surveillance drone in an unprovoked attack and denies the aircraft was over Iranian territory. Iran claims it shot down a spy drone over a southern province.
Opinion: Why War With Iran Is Bad For Trump — And America
Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. drone underscores the growing risk of conflict between the countries. If war occurs, President Trump will wish he stayed out, write Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky.
Former CIA Director Petraeus Weighs In On Drone Shootdown
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus about Iran shooting down a U.S. military drone, and the U.S. response.
Iran Shooting Down U.S. Drone Is A 'Dangerous Escalation,' Says Rep. Kinzinger
NPR's Noel King asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, how the U.S. should respond to Iran shooting down a military drone.
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Discusses Tensions With Iran And Pentagon Shakeup
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who sits on the Armed Services Committee, about the shakeup at the Pentagon and tensions with Iran.