WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that military action against Iran was still an option for its downing of an unmanned U.S. military aircraft, but amid heightened tensions he dangled the prospect of eventually becoming an unlikely “best friend” of America’s longtime Middle Eastern adversary. Trump also said “we...
Iran Says It Soon Will Surpass Uranium Stockpile Limit
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will surpass the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country's atomic agency said Monday while also warning that Iran could enrich uranium up to 20% — just a step away from weapons-grade...
House Approves Resolution Calling Persecution of Myanmar Muslims a 'Genocide'
WASHINGTON - The House overwhelmingly approved a resolution Thursday to label the deadly persecution of a Muslim minority group in Myanmar by the country's military a "genocide," in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump's public silence on the matter. The bill, approved by a vote of 394-1, also calls on...
Iran Must Release U.S. Citizens If It Wants Nuclear Treaty
WASHINGTON — The United States issued a steep list of demands Monday to be included in a nuclear treaty with Iran to replace the deal scuttled by President Donald Trump and threatened "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course. Drawing sharp contrasts with the 2015 deal, Secretary...