Iran US Conflict

Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)

US, Iran close to agreeing on 60-day extension of ceasefire, response expected by Sunday - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026.

Trump cancels trip to son's wedding, returns to Washington amid key moment on Iran negotiations


Debunking revisionism about Iran's last Shah

Unpacking the Shah’s modernization, his despotism, and US-Iran relations

Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

As Vienna talks resume, Senate Republicans seek a congressional review

According to the proposed bill, Biden would need to submit a review of the proposed acts regarding Iran policy to the relevant congressional committees.

Committee chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US July 30, 2020.

Iran says US approved its funds transfer to buy COVID vaccines

Iran has won US approval to transfer funds for coronavirus vaccines from overseas, the central bank chief said on Thursday, as its daily death toll fell to a three-month low.

Iranian women wearing protective face masks walk in Darband street, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran June 12, 2020

Iran could be gearing up for more attacks on US in Iraq

The Iraqi people are preparing an explosion of anger if US forces do not withdraw.

US SOLDIERS take cover near Tal Afar, Iraq, where Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster was in command in 2004.

Iraq trains US-sanctioned militia leader for army position

Some critics, however, call it a risky gambit that puts someone with a questionable human rights record and who has been close to Iran at the heart of the Iraqi military.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as they wear protective masks, in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2020.

How the IRGC overtook Iran’s Intelligence Ministry

Move might not be bad for Israel, report says

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as they wear protective masks, in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2020.

Iran holds annual Gulf drill amid rising tensions with US

The US military said the drill had caused two bases with American troops in the region to go on heightened alert.

Trilateral naval exercise with Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean, Dec. 2019

Explosions in Iran not toppling Ayatollahs – experts

Disagreements about intensity of expected Iranian response

A handout satellite image shows a closeup view of a building damaged by fire at the Natanz nuclear facility in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020.

Iraq PM, on Tehran visit, says threats to Iran from Iraqi soil not allowed

The Iraqi premier faces a tough balancing act between Tehran and Washington which have come close to open conflict in the region, particularly on Iraqi soil, over the past year.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi delivers a speech during the vote on the new government at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 7, 2020

US 'begged' Iran not to retaliate for Soleimani killing, deputy FM says

“The US sent a message to Iran via the Swiss ambassador to demand that Iran not give a response, but it was rejected immediately.”

Qasem Soleimani, commander of IRGC Quds Force