US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
The activities attributed to Iran mark a significant escalation at a time when most public election interference discussion has centered on Russia.
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President Trump tweets he has instructed the U.S. Navy to "shoot down and destroy" Iranian boats
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats" that harass US ships. "I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and…
"Dangerous and provocative actions," U.S. Navy claims Iran's Navy taunts ships in Persian Gulf
PERSIAN GULF — Wednesday, eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels repeatedly conducted dangerous and harassing approaches of the USS Lewis B. Puller, USS Paul Hamilton, USS Firebolt, USS Sirocco, USCGC Wrangell and USCGC Maui. The U.S. vessels…
United Arab Emirates bans Iran flights over coronavirus; at least 15 dead in Iran
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has banned all flights to and from Iran over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, just a day after its spread was announced across multiple…
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
By NASSER KARIMI, AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has struck back at the United States for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, calling it revenge for the U.S. killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani.…
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran's capital, killing 176
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people has crashed just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital's main airport, turning farmland on the outskirts of Tehran into fields of flaming debris and killing all on…
Stampede kills 32 at funeral for Iran general killed by US
By NASSER KARIMI, AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television says 32 people have been killed and 190 others injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for a general slain…
Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Still Going
Negotiations continue on whether world powers will curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from international sanctions.