Iraq

Sectarian tensions have already hobbled the force. The competition between Washington and Tehran could break it.

The ideological architects of one of the United States’ most disastrous foreign-policy decisions—the 2003 invasion of Iraq—are spinning a tale to support Trump’s most dangerous move to date.

Coverage of Suleimani’s killing shows locals are still silenced.

Former Centcom commander says the United States would be mistaken to take Iran’s word that it does not seek escalation.

While they’re there, the United States should refocus the partnership toward making the Iraqi Army more self-sufficient. Here’s how.

Overshadowed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo until now, the relative newcomer Mark Esper has played a central role in the U.S. response.

President announces he’s imposing new sanctions in response to Iranian missile strike.

Iran will use the networks Suleimani built to avenge his death.

Hours after the strike, both Washington and Tehran showed signs they wanted to de-escalate.

Until Trump ordered the drone strike that killed him, mass protests posed a threat to Iranian influence. That could now change.

Iran divides and disrupts in the Middle East, but it has a different playbook in Pakistan.

In recent years, high-profile assassinations have been more political theater than practically important. This one could be different if followed up with the right strategy.

Multiple outlets cited a letter that Defense Department leaders say was a “mistake.”

Even among reformers, the fallen general was seen as a hero who stayed out of domestic politics.

Qassem Suleimani and Tehran have won the battle for Baghdad. U.S. policymakers should understand that—and leave.

Sources say senior officials who would normally be consulted were left out of the loop.