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Politics November 4

Bush hails Cheney as 'the one I needed' as vice president

George W. Bush honors Dick Cheney's legacy following the former vice president's death, calling him a patriot and decent man in a heartfelt tribute.

Donald Trump October 19

Trump taps Detroit entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who boosted Muslim turnout, as special envoy to Iraq

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was naming Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq.

Iran October 6

Iran expands it ‘shadow empire’ across Middle East as Trump pulls troops from Iraq, Syria

Iran has built parallel military infrastructure across Syria and Iraq over decades, creating a shadow empire that security analysts fear will grow stronger as the U.S. withdraws.

Iraq September 28

Iraqi president says nation is ‘100% safe’ amid lingering ISIS, militia concerns

President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid dismisses concerns about Iranian proxy influence in Iraq, insisting Baghdad maintains independent decision-making as U.S. troops prepare to leave.

Middle East September 18

US ‘ups the ante,’ designates Iran-backed groups in Iraq terrorist organizations

State Department targets Iraqi militias responsible for attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria and Jordan with new foreign terrorist organization designations.

Pentagon August 25

‘Bold’ general who led US’ ‘Midnight Hammer’ strikes on Iran ends Middle East reign

Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla hands over CENTCOM leadership to Adm. Brad Cooper after overseeing Iran strikes and Houthis operations during his tenure as commander.

Opinion June 24

SEN. BERNIE SANDERS: America must not go to war with Iran

The United States cannot get involved with Iran. We must learn our lessons from Vietnam and Iraq. Trump's Iran strikes and Netanyahu's influence on American policy must be checked.

Iran June 23

Bush's War on Terror vs Trump's Iran approach: How US Middle East strategy evolved

Middle East policy shifted from Bush-era interventions to Trump's approach, with Israel acting against Iran's nuclear program while EU-3 negotiation methods falter.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics June 21

Trump attacks Iran nuclear sites: Are our troops in danger from retaliatory strikes?

Iran warns of consequences for U.S. intervention in its conflict as Trump weighs striking nuclear sites, putting American troops at Middle Eastern bases at increased risk.

Iran June 18

In Iran's ‘forever war’ against the US, regime has targeted and killed Americans worldwide

Iran's resumé against America since the 1979 revolution includes taking hostages, playing a role in the Beirut embassy bombings, funding Taliban and Iraqi proxies and assassination attempts.

Iraq May 28

Rubio urged to punish Iraq with 'maximum pressure' sanctions for its 'complete subjugation' by Iran

GOP lawmakers push for sanctions on Iraq, citing its subjugation by Iran and the need to halt U.S. aid, highlighting past policy failures and security concerns.