On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed without evidence that Iran is al-Qaeda's "new home base," recycling an old talking point of an al-Qaeda-Iran alliance that has been repeatedly debunked. Sources first told Reuters about the planned speech on Monday...
Congress and intelligence agencies doubt the al-Qaeda-Iran connection
No Progress in First Three Days of New Intra-Afghan Talks | Neither side showing flexibility after return to Doha
Afghan President Ghani Blames Taliban for Civilian Deaths in Airstrikes | Says Taliban’s use of houses is main reason for deaths
Since Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the Trump administration's intention to designate Yemen's Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization on Sunday, aid organizations have been warning of the grave consequences the move will have on Yemen's food-insecure...
NDAA amendment seeks to block Afghan troop drawdowns
Move comes during the final days of Trump administration
The move could hamper the incoming Biden administration’s plans
Move comes ahead of US ambassador’s planned Taiwan visit
Designation could hamper aid organizations
