As ISIS Shrinks in Iraq and Syria, US Military Focus Shifts to Afghanistan | US ramps up airstrikes in Afghanistan as it fails to find targets elsewhere
Watchdog Sees Little Progress in Afghanistan Despite Pentagon’s Upbeat Statements
Watchdog Sees Little Progress in Afghanistan Despite Pentagon’s Upbeat Statements | Taliban continues to hold territory, and large attacks continue
Pompeo Vows ‘Strongest Sanctions in History’ Against Iran
Pompeo Vows ‘Strongest Sanctions in History’ Against Iran | Secretary of State lays out broad series of demands
Pentagon Threatens More Aggressive Stance Toward Iran
Pentagon Threatens More Aggressive Stance Toward Iran | Presents anti-Iran policy as a ‘whole government’ effort
Israel, US Try to Block International Force for Gaza Strip
Israel, US Try to Block International Force for Gaza Strip | US intends to veto measure at UN Security Council
Iran: Europe’s Support for Nuclear Deal Not Enough
Iran: Europe’s Support for Nuclear Deal Not Enough | French FM: EU could compensate companies sanctioned by US
EU, Russia, and China in Talks on New Iran Nuclear Deal
EU, Russia, and China in Talks on New Iran Nuclear Deal | Would offer Iran new incentives, would keep US sidelined
Iraq’s Sadr Talks ‘Inclusive’ Govt in Early Coalition Talks
Iraq’s Sadr Talks ‘Inclusive’ Govt in Early Coalition Talks | Sadr meets with Abadi, Amiri, but talks avoiding Iranian influence
Taliban Offers Amnesty for Afghan Deserters, Will Focus on Attacking US, NATO Troops
Taliban Offers Amnesty for Afghan Deserters, Will Focus on Attacking US, NATO Troops | Afghan officials split on prospect of peace talks
Afghan Senators Want to Cancel Security Deals With US, NATO
Afghan Senators Want to Cancel Security Deals With US, NATO | They say US isn’t fulfilling security promises