New US Command Signals Escalation in Iraq, Syria | Lt. Gen. James Terry new commander for war
Iran Confirms Strikes Against ISIS in Iraq
Iran Confirms Strikes Against ISIS in Iraq | Insists coordination was only with Iraqi government
Obama Nominates Ashton Carter for Defense Secretary
Obama Nominates Ashton Carter for Defense Secretary | Carter pushed for attacks on North Korea
ISIS Sieges Key East Syrian Air Base
ISIS Sieges Key East Syrian Air Base | Captures key village of Jafra bordering the base
Al-Qaeda Executes Lebanese Soldier Over Capture of ‘Caliph’s Wife’
Al-Qaeda Executes Lebanese Soldier Over Capture of ‘Caliph’s Wife’ | ISIS threatens to kidnap Lebanese civilians
US Officials Say Iran Made Major New Concessions in Nuclear Talk Extension
US Officials Say Iran Made Major New Concessions in Nuclear Talk Extension | Iran agreed to more snap inspections by IAEA
Israel’s Kahlon Positions Himself as Center-Right Peace Candidate
Israel’s Kahlon Positions Himself as Center-Right Peace Candidate | Former Likud minister says ‘real Likud’ would cede territory for peace
Obama Plans to Increase Number of Troops in Afghanistan in 2015
Obama Plans to Increase Number of Troops in Afghanistan in 2015 | Officials say talks with NATO ongoing on how many more troops
Obama Clashes With Senate Over ISIS War Authority
Obama Clashes With Senate Over ISIS War Authority | Sen. Paul attempts to limit scope of conflict, angering hawks
Despite US Air War, ISIS Has Lost Little Ground
Despite US Air War, ISIS Has Lost Little Ground | Territory largely intact after three months of strikes