Tag Archives: Iran

Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital Chronicle Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries after Iranian rocket fire in Iraq in 2020 only experienced a “headache,” dismissing the experiences of dozens of American soldiers who were later awarded the Purple Heart. Trump’s comments came after …

Jimmy Williams Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across the country, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The attack followed Israel’s recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Iran and …

Jacob Fischler, Daily Montanan Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this year, saying foreign leaders objected to his position on tariffs. Authorities have made no public statements to support the claim that either would-be assassin …

In a dramatic escalation, Iranian missiles struck Israel on Saturday, raising fears of deadly clashes between the two nations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that drones launched from Iran were en route to Israel and expected to arrive within hours. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed that Iran had launched …

Five U.S. citizens who had been detained by Iran have been released in a diplomatic deal brokered between the United States and Iran. This complex agreement involved the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians who were facing charges in the U.S. …

Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Update: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 55-41 to reject an amendment from Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, that would have empowered the president to wage war against Iran. Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jacky Rosen (Nev.) along with Democrat-turned-Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) …

President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes Sunday on three Iran-backed militia facilities in Iraq and Syria after three months of drone and rocket attacks on facilities in Iraq housing U.S. and coalition personnel. “At President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed …