Iran Restates Pledge That it Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons Comments came after Iran's intel minister said the US could 'corner' Tehran into moving towards a nuclear weapon
Iran Ready to Limit Nuclear Inspections if US Fails to Lift Sanctions Under a law passed by parliament, Iran will limit inspections on February 21st
Rocket Attack Hits US Base in Iraqi Kurdistan, One Contractor Killed Eight other people reported wounded, including a US soldier
NATO Will Not Leave Afghanistan ‘Before Time Is Right’ Deadline for foreign forces to withdraw from Afghanistan is May 1st
House Lawmakers Urge Biden to ‘Remain Firm’ on Iran Bipartisan letter says Biden should address Iran's 'destabilizing activities'
European Powers Blame Iran for ‘Undermining’ Diplomacy France, UK, and Germany released a statement condemning Iran for its nuclear activity while US waits to engage with Tehran
UN: At Least 400,000 Yemeni Children Under Five Could Starve to Death in 2021 New report from UN agencies says over 2 million Yemeni children are expected to endure acute malnutrition
US to Lift Houthi Terror Designation on February 16th Aid groups warned that the designation would push millions into famine
Philippines’ Duterte Tells US ‘You Have to Pay’ For Troop Deal The US and Philippines are negotiating the Visiting Forces Agreement, which allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
Biden Launches Review to Close Guantanamo Bay Prison There are currently 40 inmates at Gitmo, a facility that costs over $530 million per year to operate