US to UN: Soleimani killing was self-defense
Ambassador Craft tells Security Council US could take additional action “as necessary” to protect US personnel and interests.
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EU 'will spare no efforts' to save Iran deal
EU Commission President says the EU will reach out to all parties to 2015 deal in attempt to save it.
Netanyahu and Trump discuss 'critical bilateral and regional issues'
White House says Trump and Netanyahu spoke and discussed critical issues, a day after Iran attacked US targets in Iraq.
'Iranian attack was intended to kill US personnel'
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Iran intended to kill US personnel as well as cause major damage in missile attack in Iraq.
Rockets land in Baghdad's 'Green Zone'
Two rockets land in high-security enclave in Baghdad which houses the US Embassy. No casualties.
Iran launches ballistic missiles at US forces in Iraq
Pentagon: Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US forces in Iraq. Iran says it is revenge for Soleimani's death.
Honduras designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization
Honduras designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Minister Katz: An important step in the worldwide war against terrorism.
Peretz calls for unity among all parties on the left
Labor Party chairman proposes: Blue and White, Meretz and Labor should run under one ballot, one ballot for one bloc.
IRGC threatens to attack Israel if US responds to missile attack in Iraq
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: We do not consider the Zionist regime to be separate from the criminal US regime.
Trump: Now isn't the right time to leave Iraq
US President says withdrawal of troops from Iraq at this time would be "the worst thing that could happen to Iraq".
Rouhani to Trump: Never threaten the Iranian nation
Iranian President fires back after Trump threatens to attack 52 Iranian sites.
European Commission President urges Iran to return to nuclear deal
European Commission President says Iran must comply with the 2015 nuclear deal.
US denies Iran's Zarif visa to address UN
Trump administration barring Iranian Foreign Minister from entering US to address the Security Council about elimination of Soleimani.
Top US general: Letter on withdrawal from Iraq was a 'mistake'
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says letter that was leaked to the media was a draft that should not have been released.
US Defense Secretary: There has been no decision to leave Iraq
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper denies reports that the US-led international coalition fighting ISIS has decided to withdraw from Iraq.
Iranian official: We'll turn Tel Aviv and Haifa to dust
Former head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatens to hit Israeli cities in retaliation for US attack.
Trump: If Iran does anything, there will be 'major retaliation'
US President doubles down on cultural sites in Iran being appropriate sites for retaliation for Iranian action against US interests.
Pompeo: The world's a safer place today
In TV interview, Pompeo comments on Soleimani elimination: This was a bad guy. We took him off the playing field.
Trump warns Iran of 'disproportionate' response to attacks
Trump: Should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will strike back, perhaps in a disproportionate manner.
Top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani eliminated in Iraq
Qassem Soleimani, head of the IRGC's Quds Force, eliminated in US drone strike at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq.
Trump's peace envoy to visit Israel
Avi Berkowitz, who is leading the Middle East peace plan, will arrive in Israel next week and meet with government officials.
Esper: We're prepared to defend ourselves against Iran
Defense Secretary: US could take preemptive military action if Iran or its proxies plan to strike American interests in the Middle East.
Khamenei blames US for violence in Iraq
Iran’s Supreme Leader lashes out at Trump for saying Iran orchestrated violence at embassy in Baghdad: You cannot do a damn thing.
Abbas supporters celebrate in Gaza City
Thousands of supporters of Abbas' Fatah movement hold rare gathering in Gaza to mark the group’s 55th anniversary.
Hasidic man attacked in Brooklyn
Two women reportedly yelled anti-Semtic epithets at Hasidic man in Williamsburg and then attacked him when he called 911.
Pompeo and Netanyahu reaffirm 'unbreakable bonds' between US and Israel
Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu speak for the second time in two days.
Fatah celebrates 55th anniversary with march in Ramallah
Members of PA chairman's movement wear explosive belts as they celebrate Fatah's 55th anniversary.
Warren accuses Trump of bringing the US closer to war
Following Iraq incidents, Democratic presidential hopeful says Trump's "reckless" decisions are endangering US troops and diplomats.
Trump on war with Iran: I don't see that happening
US President says he doesn't believe a war with Iran is on the horizon.
Iran denies responsibility for protest at US embassy in Baghdad
Iran’s Foreign Ministry criticizes US "audacity" in blaming it for the violent protests at its embassy in Iraqi capital.
Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peace
US Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".
Report: Monsey stabbing suspect kicked out of boot camp
Military officials say Grafton Thomas began Marine Corps boot camp but was separated from the service for "fraudulent enlistment".
Kim: US will 'suffer helplessly' if it maintains hostile approach
North Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".
Trump warns Iran following riots at Iraqi embassy
Trump on Twitter: Iran will pay a very big price! This is not a warning, it is a threat.
Russian FM: Iran nuclear deal in danger of 'falling apart'
Sergei Lavrov says Iranian nuclear deal could collapse due to the US and the EU's failure to comply with it.
Israel to permit imports of Gazan strawberries
The move is expected to significantly lower the price of strawberries in Israel.
Pompeo and Netanyahu speak following US attacks in Iraq
Pompeo tells Netanyahu that US "will take decisive action to defend its citizens and their interests against Iranian threats."
Iraq condemns US air strikes against Iranian-backed militias
Iraq's National Security Council says it will "reconsider" working with US-led coalition following air strikes.
Iran says it captured ship carrying smuggled fuel
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel.
Lawyer for Monsey stabbing suspect requests mental evaluation
Lawyer for Monsey stabbing suspect Grafton Thomas says his client us suffering from hallucinations and hearing voices.
