Tag: Iran

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert speaks during a briefing at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

State Department: ‘Not aware’ of Iranian coordination with Iraq

Joel Gehrke · October 19, 2017 9:35 pm

"Democracies across the globe should recognize the efforts made by the Kurdistan Regional Government to achieve self-determination, in the face of regional actors threatening their very livelihood," Cruz said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

National Security

Ted Cruz: US might have to revoke support for Iraq

Joel Gehrke · October 19, 2017 8:08 pm

Pompeo: Al-Qaeda-Iran Connection an ‘Open Secret’

Jenna Lifhits · October 19, 2017 6:35 pm

The events of the last week weakened Iran's real proxies among Iraqi politicians tremendously. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

Beltway Confidential

Take it from me: Kirkuk was not an Iranian defeat of America

Michael Rubin · October 18, 2017 7:05 pm

"The United States has now embarked on a course that attempts to address all aspects of Iran's destructive conduct, not just one aspect. It's critical that the international community do the same." (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

National Security

Nikki Haley to UN: Drop ‘foolish’ view of Iran

Joel Gehrke · October 18, 2017 4:00 pm

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said European leaders should "stand against US measures" after President Trump threatened to cancel the Iran nuclear deal. "They should avoid meddling into our defense matters. We won't accept EU siding with US bully," he said. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Iran: Europe must oppose ‘US bully’ on new sanctions

Joel Gehrke · October 18, 2017 11:47 am

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks after he received the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The honor is given annually to an individual who displays courage and conviction while striving to secure liberty for people worldwide. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

John McCain issues warning about lack of post-ISIS plan for Syria and Middle East

Travis J. Tritten · October 17, 2017 9:46 pm

Iraqi state media say federal troops have entered disputed territories occupied by the nation's Kurds. The move comes three years after Kurdish militias seized the areas outside their autonomous region to defend against an advance by the Islamic State extremist group. (APTN via AP)

State Department declines to knock Iran-Iraq partnership against Kurds

Joel Gehrke · October 17, 2017 8:47 pm

"I think before it's all over with, it's going to be easy if the administration does its job on the diplomatic effort with our allies," Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Bob Corker: Success of new Iran strategy depends on Trump

Joel Gehrke · October 17, 2017 7:28 pm

"I'm tired of being taken advantage of as a nation," President Trump said Monday criticizing the Iran nuclear agreement. "[Iran] negotiated a phenomenal deal for themselves, but a horrible deal for the United States." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Russia: Trump ‘violated’ Iran deal

Joel Gehrke · October 17, 2017 3:28 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a warning to Russia, which has been Iran's partner in backing Syrian President Bashar Assad, during a meeting in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)

National Security

Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘Israel will not allow’ Iranian bases in Syria

Joel Gehrke · October 17, 2017 2:49 pm

Against the backdrop of the Kirkuk crisis, it was Qassem Soleimani who brokered a deal between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Shiite militias, and the Iraqi federal government to avoid bloodshed. (AP Photo/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader)

Beltway Confidential

Iran’s real foreign minister isn’t who you think it is

Michael Rubin · October 16, 2017 7:58 pm