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