Feb 24 U.S. military buildup worries Iranians as last-chance round of talks nears By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks with the U.S. in Geneva this week — negotiations that many see as a last chance for their… Continue reading
Feb 24 U.S. military boards third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean By Ben Finley, Associated Press The Treasury Department's website states the Bertha is under U.S. sanctions related to Iran. Continue reading
Feb 23 Rubio visiting Caribbean to reassert Trump's interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere. Continue reading
Feb 23 State Department orders nonessential U.S. diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran rise By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Lebanon has been the site of numerous Iran-related retaliatory attacks against the U.S. for decades given Tehran's support for and influence with the Hezbollah militant group. Continue reading
Feb 22 U.S. and Iran to hold next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, a facilitator said Sunday. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 4:04 Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal By Nick Schifrin, Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn On Friday, President Trump suggested he was considering a limited strike on Iran. The public statements come as the United States continues to deploy a large number of military assets in the region and as Iran’s foreign minister said he… Continue watching
Feb 20 Here's what we know about the buildup of U.S. military assets in the Middle East By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Associated Press The Pentagon is sending the largest force of American warships and aircraft to the Middle East in decades, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, as President Donald Trump warns of possible military action against Iran if talks over its nuclear… Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump warns he's considering limited strikes even as Iranian diplomat says proposed deal is imminent By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press In response to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. could take limited military action as the countries negotiate, President Donald Trump said, “I guess I can say I am considering that.”… Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear program fizzle out. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 5:08 U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn A senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears… Continue watching