Syrian Opposition: Tanks Encircle Contested Town on Lebanon Border As Civil War Simmers, Zabadani Looks to Be a Battlezone
Panetta Believes Israel Will Attack Iran in Coming Months The Obama administration has cautioned against an Israeli strike, but worries Israel might go it alone
Iraq’s Crisis: Vice President Hashemi Speaks Broad Interview Covers Arrest Warrant Against Him, Status of Iraq's Secret Prisons
US Dismisses Confusion Over Panetta’s Afghanistan Statements The timetable for Afghanistan has not changed, says the White House
Iraq Wants Exemption From US Sanctions on Iran Economic ties with Iran are too important, Iraqi officials say
West Rapidly Backpedals on Syria Resolution, Seeks Russia Deal US Looking for Possible Exile Locales for Assad