Russia's Putin Visits Syria to Meet Assad, a Key Iran Ally
The slain Iranian general led Iran's armed support for Assad in Syria's now nearly 9-year-old civil war.
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US Embassies Outside Middle East Issue Alerts
The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued one Monday.
New Risks Loom as Thousands Mourn Iran General Killed by US
Soleimani's killing has escalated the crisis between Tehran and Washington, putting the wider Middle East on edge.
Pompeo: US is Now Targeting Iran's 'Actual Decision-Makers'
Pompeo also says that in the event Iran retaliates against America for that killing, the U.S. would strike only lawful targets in Iran.
Iranian Hackers Wage Cyber Campaign Amid Tensions With US
The U.S. has had a contentious cyber history with Iran.
President Calls off Iranian Strikes, Ratcheting Down Tensions
He said U.S. economic sanctions are crippling the Iranian economy and more are being added.
US Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions Over Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet this week with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, a leading deal proponent.
U.S. Pulls Nonessential Staff From Iraq Amid Mideast Tensions
The movement of diplomatic personnel is often done in times of conflict, but what is driving the decisions from the White House remains unclear.