Latest "US-Iran Tensions" stories

US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions

The announcement comes as Saudi-American relations remain strained by the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the kingdom’s ongoing war in Yemen.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

2 years ago

In this image released Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, by the Iranian Army, a missile is launched from a warship during a naval drill.

Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US Navy nuclear sub

Helicopter footage of the exercise released by Iran’s navy showed what resembled an Ohio-class guided-missile submarine, the USS Georgia, which the U.S. Navy last month said had been sent to the Persian Gulf.

2 years ago

Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq’s judiciary said.

2 years ago

Aircraft carrier Nimitz staying in Mideast as Iran raises uranium enrichment levels, seizes South Korean ship

The acting defense secretary cited Iranian threats against Trump and other U.S. government officials as the reason for the redeployment, without elaborating.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

2 years ago

US to move aircraft carrier Nimitz out of Mideast amid Iran tension

The decision emerged one day after the U.S. flew B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf in a show of force that was intended to caution Iran against carrying out attacks against U.S. forces or interests.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Nimitz back in Persian Gulf, Iran vows revenge for killing of nuke scientist

The Pentagon announced early Saturday that it sent the aircraft carrier Nimitz back into the Mideast.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

2 years ago