Ely Ratner works for the Center for a New American Security, a hawkish think tank funded by the weapons industry

Antony Blinken said Trump was right to take a hardline approach on China

Anthony Blinken said Trump was right to take a 'tougher approach' on China

Nuclear chief reiterates Iran's willingness to reverse changes

Secretary of State nominee said Biden administration will consult with Israel before returning to JCPOA

DM claims major advances against the Taliban

Designation came into effect on Tuesday, Trump administration says there are exemptions but they are not enough to prevent starvation

US brought down troop numbers to 2,500 this month

Completion of troop withdrawal was announced on Sunday, US airstrikes on Somalia were launched on Monday and Tuesday

Initial reports said blasts were caused by US airstrikes, US denied responsibility

Unconfirmed reports say nine people were killed in explosion that could have been caused by US or Israeli airstrikes

Deal calls for last US troops to be out of Afghanistan by May

US has flown five B-52 bomber missions near Iran's coast since November

The parliament voted to expel US forces in January 2020 after the US killed Iranian Gen. Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Mohandes

Huawei is on a list that requires US firms to obtain an export license from the Commerce Department to sell goods to the Chinese company