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Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander,…
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176

Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176

SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport,…
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East

‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Reuters) — For many of the soldiers, it would be their first mission. They packed up ammunition…
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed

Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed

DUBAI/BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral…
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured

Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s east-based forces said they captured the strategic coastal city of Sirte on Monday from the…
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking

Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking

BAGHDAD (AP) — A push led by pro-Iran factions to oust U.S. troops from Iraq following the U.S. airstrike that…
Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor

Iranian general transformed Syria’s war in Assad’s favor

BEIRUT (AP) — When Syrian President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to Tehran last year, the powerful Revolutionary Guard…
Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran

Asian countries brace to evacuate workers in Iraq, Iran

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at…
For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions

For U.S. Democrats, little recourse over Trump Iran actions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. lawmakers have few options for tamping down any escalation by President Donald Trump of tensions with Iran,…
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions

Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as…
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