They’re seeking to limit the president’s action in Iran and to reassert Congress’ war powers authority.
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Restraint, not revenge against Iran, will better serve the United States
How the lessons of George Washington apply to Iran.
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A look at Soleimani’s Revolutionary Guard Corps
The elite forces have helped shape events in the Middle East for decades.
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Where U.S. troops are in the Middle East, and could now be a target
The U.S. has tens of thousands of military personnel on bases, aboard ships and at other installations across the Middle East.
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How Reaper drones really carry out airstrikes
The drone probably used to kill Iranian general Qassem Soleimani doesn’t take away all risks and responsibilities from military personnel.
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As Iran and US take a step back, Canada and Ukraine grieve
TORONTO (AP) — The worst had passed, it seemed, and the United States and Iran no longer appeared poised at the edge of war. “All is well!” President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday night, days after a U.S. drone strike killed Iran’s most powerful general, and Iran, after a barrage of missiles, had signaled it was […]
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Standoff develops over Ukrainian jetliner crash as Iran rails against claims it shot plane down
Concerns that the investigation into the crash might be compromised, as Iran indicated it won’t seek American assistance with decoding the 737-800’s black boxes.
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U.S. dismisses Iraqi request to work out a troop withdrawal plan
Iraq depends on Iran sanctions waivers from Washington to import Iranian gas to meet electricity demands, and the U.S. has consistently used this as leverage.
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‘Highly likely’ Iran mistakenly shot down Ukrainian jetliner, U.S., Canadian officials say
The crash, which killed all 176 people on board, came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops.
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U.S. officials knew Iranian missiles were coming hours in advance
That gave military commanders time to get American troops into safe, fortified positions at their bases in Iraq.