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War of US decapitation and pin-prick retaliation by Iran

War of US decapitation and pin-prick retaliation by Iran

COMMENT | In any war, as history has shown repeatedly, there will be no victors, only losers.

Missile system suspected of bringing down airliner: short range, fast and deadly

Missile system suspected of bringing down airliner: short range, fast and deadly

Ukrainian government says it is investigating reports of debris from a Russian-made Tor-M1 missile.

US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers

US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers

The resolution passed 224-194 along party lines in the Democratic-controlled House with nearly all Republicans opposed.
Iran likely downed Ukraine airliner with missiles: Canadian PM

Iran likely downed Ukraine airliner with missiles: Canadian PM

So declared Justin Trudeau, citing intelligence from Canadian and other sources.

Trump pulls back from more military action in Iran crisis

Trump pulls back from more military action in Iran crisis

However, the American president tells Iran he would tighten already crippling US sanctions.

US justifies killing Iranian commander as self-defense at United Nations

US justifies killing Iranian commander as self-defense at United Nations

US is also prepared to take additional actions in the region to continue to protect its personnel and interests.

UN investigators find Yemen's Houthis did not carry out Saudi oil attack

UN investigators find Yemen's Houthis did not carry out Saudi oil attack

The UN report bolsters a US accusation that Iran was responsible.
US, Iran both appear to signal desire to avoid further conflict

US, Iran both appear to signal desire to avoid further conflict

‘Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned…,’ says Trump.

US lawmakers divided over Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote

US lawmakers divided over Trump Iran argument, set war powers vote

After classified briefings for all 535 members of Congress, Democrats and a few Republicans dispute the justification for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Airlines reroute flights away from Iraq, Iran airspace after missile attack on US troops

Airlines reroute flights away from Iraq, Iran airspace after missile attack on US troops

Major airlines, including MAS and Singapore Airlines, have announced they will avoid both Iraq and Iran.

Soleimani's assassination is war provocation by Trump

Soleimani's assassination is war provocation by Trump

LETTER | The Iranian general's killing was illegal under international law and an act of terror by the US.

Stocks, gold and oil whipsawed as Iran strikes pushes Mideast to brink

Stocks, gold and oil whipsawed as Iran strikes pushes Mideast to brink

Financial markets roil after Iran attacks US forces in Iraq leaving investors fearful of wider conflict.

Iran missile attacks target US forces in Iraq, Trump says 'All is well'

Iran missile attacks target US forces in Iraq, Trump says 'All is well'

Tehran launches more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory against at least two Iraqi military bases.

US denies Iran's Zarif a visa to attend UN - US official

US denies Iran's Zarif a visa to attend UN - US official

Washington says it can deny visas for security, terrorism and foreign policy reasons.

Pentagon chief says letter poorly worded, denies US leaving Iraq

Pentagon chief says letter poorly worded, denies US leaving Iraq

The letter says US-led coalition forces would be using helicopters to evacuate.
Pentagon says will not break law of war, despite Trump threat

Pentagon says will not break law of war, despite Trump threat

Targeting Iranian cultural sites with military action is considered a war crime under international law.
Iran condemns Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat

Iran condemns Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat

This after the president threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites hard if Tehran attacks Americans or US assets.
Trump vows to hit 52 targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

Trump vows to hit 52 targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

Threat made after US attack killed Iranian army commander as tens of thousands march in mourning.

Body of top Iranian commander killed by US strike returned to Iran

Body of top Iranian commander killed by US strike returned to Iran

Thousands of mourners dressed in black marched through Ahvaz, in live footage aired on state TV.

After years of US reluctance, Trump orders killing of Iran general

After years of US reluctance, Trump orders killing of Iran general

It was unclear how Trump and his aides had overcome earlier objections to such an attack.
Malaysia registers concern over US strike in Iraq

Malaysia registers concern over US strike in Iraq

The air strike killed Iran's top security and intelligence commander, Major General Qassim Soleimani

US says it disrupted 'imminent attack' with killing of Iran commander

US says it disrupted 'imminent attack' with killing of Iran commander

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Protesters burn US Embassy security post in Iraq

Protesters burn US Embassy security post in Iraq

The protests followed US air strikes on Sunday on bases operated by the Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah inside Iraq.

16 ship crew members detained by Iran most likely not M'sians: Saifuddin

16 ship crew members detained by Iran most likely not M'sians: Saifuddin

The foreign affairs minister says he is awaiting confirmation of this from Iran's foreign ministry.