News Archive - 2 January 2020

Iraqi TV: Iran's Gen. Qassim Soleimani Killed In Baghdad Strike

His death is a potential turning point in the Middle East and is expected to draw severe retaliation from Iran.

Trump Responds To Assassination Of Top Iran General By Tweeting Picture Of U.S. Flag

"A flag is not a strategy," a former U.N. ambassador observed.

Top Senate Democrat Received No Advance Notice Of U.S. Strike On Iran General

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was not aware of the Trump administration's plan to escalate tensions with Iran by killing Qassem Sulaimani, an aide said.