Iran Drone Strike

• Trump vetoes ‘insulting’ Congress measure to limit military actions against Iran

  The nonbinding congressional resolution was introduced first in the House after the U.S. launched an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

  Politics

  May 6, 2020
  
• If U.S. and Israel make the ‘slightest error,’ Iran says it will attack

  "If you make the slightest error, we will hit both of you," Major General Hossein Salami said at a ceremony marking the 40th day since the death of top commander Qassem Soleimani.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2020
  
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• U.S. Senate votes curb Trump’s military powers after strike on Iranian general

  Tim Kaine and other supporters said the resolution was not about Trump or even the presidency, but instead was an important reassertion of congressional power to declare war.

  World

  Feb 13, 2020
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• U.S. House passes measures to curb Trump’s war powers after attack on Iranian general

  The Democratic-led House voted nearly along party lines to pass one measure that would prohibit military action against Iran without congressional approval.

  Politics

  Jan 30, 2020
• European leaders call emergency meeting over Iran tensions

  EU foreign ministers, in a rare emergency meeting, may avoid any tough diplomatic response for now.

  World

  Jan 9, 2020
• Tragic crash of Ukraine airliner reveals the perils of Persian Gulf airspace

  Canada’s evacuation from Iraq began after NATO suspended a mission there. Wednesday's tragic crash in Iran shows how risky flying in the Persian Gulf can be, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Jan 9, 2020
• U.S. House approves nonbinding measure to limit Trump’s military powers amid Iran tensions

  The Democratic war powers resolution seems certain to pass over solid Republican opposition.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2020
• Iran commander warns of ‘harsher revenge’ after U.S. says it won’t retaliate

  Both sides appeared to step back on Wednesday after Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases housing American troops in Iraq without causing any casualties.

  World

  Jan 9, 2020
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• New air defences needed in wake of Iran attack, Canadian Army says

  No one was injured in the missile attack, which was in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Maj.-Gen. Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone last week.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2020
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• No casualties after 2 rockets fall inside Baghdad’s Green Zone: Iraqi military

  There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

  World

  Jan 8, 2020