Iran Air Strike

• Payback over U.S. killing of Soleimani is in its ‘first step’, Hezbollah leader says

  The leader of Hezbollah, which is closely aligned with Iran, said the strikes were the "first step down a long path'' that will ensure U.S. troops withdraw from the region.

  World

  Jan 12, 2020
  
• Protest erupts after Iran admits to shooting down Ukrainian aircraft

  Videos of the protest show what looks to be hundreds of Iranians in front of Amir Kabir University raising their fists, chanting and clapping their hands. A candlelit vigil was held earlier at the university for the victims of the shooting.

  World

  Jan 11, 2020
  
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• U.S. braces for possible ‘tit-for-tat’ assault from Iran over general’s death

  Now, as the massive demonstrations of Iran's public mourning period for Soleimani come to a close, officials believe the next steps by America' longtime foe will determine the ultimate course of the latest crisis.

  World

  Jan 6, 2020
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• ‘Reality show’: Trump embraces foreign policy risks that gave others pause

  On a range of national security matters, he has cast aside the same warnings that gave his predecessors in both parties pause. Former national security adviser Ben Rhodes likened Trump's foreign policy decisions to that of a "reality show."

  World

  Jan 4, 2020
• Canadian oil stocks rise as U.S. airstrike stokes fears of market disruption

  Analysts say they don't expect an immediate jump in gasoline pump prices, but it could happen if tensions remain heightened.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2020
• Oil prices surge amid fears of Iran retaliation against U.S. drone strike

  If sustained, the rise in oil prices could lead to more expensive car fuel, heating and electricity bills, stifling the global economy at a time when it is already slowing.

  World

  Jan 3, 2020
• Iran promises ‘harsh retaliation’ for U.S. killing of top general Soleimani

  Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that a “harsh retaliation is waiting” for the U.S. after the airstrike, calling Soleimani the “international face of resistance.”

  World

  Jan 3, 2020