US commander says Middle East buildup prompted Iran to 'step back'
Frank McKenzie, head of US Central Command: US is showing enough force to "establish deterrence" without "needlessly" provoking its longtime ...
Tag: Persian Gulf
Poll: Half of American adults expect war with Iran 'within next few years'
Fifty-three percent of American adults see Iran as a "serious" or "imminent" threat. Sixty percent say that U.S. should not ...
Report: White House reviews updated military plans against Iran
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan presented the plan to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration last Thursday, which according to The ...
US-Iran conflict could break out 'by accident,' Britain warns
U.K. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says "unintended" escalation could snowball after U.S. announces deployment of aircraft carrier to Persian Gulf.
The drums of war in the Persian Gulf
We need to understand that the shockwaves from a clash between the U.S. and Iran, if it indeed occurs, will ...
Iran: Leaving nuclear treaty one of 'many options' after US sanctions move
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif tells state broadcaster that authorities are considering "numerous" options in response to U.S. ending waivers for ...
Report: Iran Guard monitors US aircraft carrier with drone
Iranian news agency says the Revolutionary Guards has successfully managed a surveillance flight over a U.S. aircraft carrier.