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More from US-Iran tensions escalate after Trump-ordered attack

The case against killing Qassem Soleimani
World Politics

Why Trump’s decision to target the Iranian military commander was a mistake, explained by an expert.

By Sean Illing
Politics
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Politics

What’s likely behind Trump’s risky provocations.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
I’m Iranian American. I’m tired of being treated like a political pawn.I’m Iranian American. I’m tired of being treated like a political pawn.
Politics

The dehumanization of people in the Middle East has led us to endless war.

By Mana Kharrazi
World Politics
Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” moment?Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” moment?
World Politics

Trump’s Iran statement was a premature declaration of victory.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
A political scientist explains why a war with Iran wouldn’t necessarily help Trump in 2020A political scientist explains why a war with Iran wouldn’t necessarily help Trump in 2020
Politics

The “rally around the flag” effect is real, but under specific circumstances.

By Sean Illing
Defense & Security
Trump’s Iran speech seemed like a victory lap. It actually made things worse.Trump’s Iran speech seemed like a victory lap. It actually made things worse.
Defense & Security

This was not the Iran “victory” speech Trump needed to give.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump: No war with Iran — at least for nowTrump: No war with Iran — at least for now
Politics

“Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world,” the president said.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Iran attacks 2 US military targets in Iraq: What we know so farIran attacks 2 US military targets in Iraq: What we know so far
World Politics

This was in retaliation for the US killing Qassem Soleimani. Trump said “All is well!” and no casualties have been reported so far.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Iran just fired missiles at US military targets. What does this mean?Iran just fired missiles at US military targets. What does this mean?
World Politics

An expert weighs in on Iran’s apparent response to Soleimani’s death.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
It’s all up to Trump nowIt’s all up to Trump now
World Politics

Iran’s attacks on US bases in Iraq could be the end — or the beginning of something far worse. Which road we go down is almost entirely up to the president.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
The US is worried about Iran retaliating with a cyberattackThe US is worried about Iran retaliating with a cyberattack
Technology

Iran’s formidable cyber arsenal includes malware and DoS attacks.

By Sara Morrison
Politics
Nearly 200 Iranian Americans were detained at the US-Canada borderNearly 200 Iranian Americans were detained at the US-Canada border
Politics

They were interrogated for up to 10 hours about their political views and allegiances.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Pompeo’s shifting reasons for killing Soleimani puts the strike on shaky legal groundPompeo’s shifting reasons for killing Soleimani puts the strike on shaky legal ground
Politics

It was initially about an “imminent” threat.

By Aaron Rupar
World Politics
The Iraq War hawks are backThe Iraq War hawks are back
World Politics

Some of the biggest backers of the Iraq War sure have a lot of opinions on Iran.

By Jane Coaston
How Iran sees Soleimani’s killing
World Politics

An expert explains the possible fallout in Tehran.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The only remaining check on Trump is the 2020 electionThe only remaining check on Trump is the 2020 election
Politics

Our legal system was not built for a president like Donald Trump.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Democrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so muchDemocrats want to check Trump on Iran — but Congress can only do so much
Politics

Democrats are pushing a vote on a resolution in order to put pressure on Republicans.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Pompeo: Trump doesn’t want to bomb Iran’s cultural sites. Trump: Yes I do.Pompeo: Trump doesn’t want to bomb Iran’s cultural sites. Trump: Yes I do.
Politics

Mike Pompeo’s Sunday TV appearances illustrated the Trump administration’s complete lack of credibility.

By Aaron Rupar
Trump’s threat to commit war crimes by bombing Iran’s cultural sites, explained
Politics

His nakedly illegal threat serves to expose the brutal essence of Trump’s Iran war.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump wants US troops out of Iraq, but says Iraq would face sanctions for expelling themTrump wants US troops out of Iraq, but says Iraq would face sanctions for expelling them
Politics

Iraq’s parliament passed a nonbinding resolution on expelling US troops Sunday.

By Sean Collins
Politics
“These Media Posts will serve as notification”: Trump’s dangerous Iran tweets, briefly explained“These Media Posts will serve as notification”: Trump’s dangerous Iran tweets, briefly explained
Politics

The president capped off a weekend of tweeting with one that threatens to violate multiple laws.

By Aaron Rupar
Trump’s reckless Middle East policy has brought the US to the brink of war
World Politics

Why the killing of Qassem Soleimani comes at precisely the wrong time.

By Daniel Byman
World Politics
Iran announces it will no longer adhere to 2015 nuclear deal limitsIran announces it will no longer adhere to 2015 nuclear deal limits
World Politics

Iran will no longer limit the number of centrifuges it operates, but will still allow oversight from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

By Riley Beggin
World Politics
Trump threatens new attacks on Iran, as Iranian leaders compare him to ISISTrump threatens new attacks on Iran, as Iranian leaders compare him to ISIS
World Politics

Trump said the US would attack 52 sites in Iran should the country retaliate for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

By Riley Beggin
World Politics
Iraqi parliament approves a resolution on expelling US troops after Soleimani killingIraqi parliament approves a resolution on expelling US troops after Soleimani killing
World Politics

Iraq’s prime minister said it’s time to “reorganize the relationship.”

By Riley Beggin