Qassem Soleimani

July 7, 2020 | 3:06 PM

U.S. killing of Iran’s Gen. Soleimani ‘was unlawful,’ U.N. expert says

The U.S. killing of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in January “was unlawful and arbitrary under international law,” a U.N. human rights investigator says, calling the drone strike in Baghdad a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty.

By Bill Chappell/NPR

January 14, 2020 | 5:26 AM

Esper: U.S. could strike Iran or proxies ‘where legally available and appropriate’

"We hold Iran responsible for its proxies, and we will retain the right to exercise self-defense."

By Bobby Allyn and Ari Shapiro/NPR

January 13, 2020 | 5:29 AM

Iran’s ‘unforgivable mistake’ downing jet elicits furor at home and abroad

"Shooting down a civilian aircraft is horrific. Iran must take full responsibility."

By Colin Dwyer/NPR

January 10, 2020 | 5:47 AM

National Security Adviser defends briefing on Iran criticized by lawmakers

Robert O'Brien said the U.S. "had very good information that there were imminent attacks planned against Americans in Iraq and potentially Syria."

By Brakkton Booker/NPR

January 9, 2020 | 8:36 AM

Iranians in Philly area still processing ‘a big shock’ as tensions ebb

“The day-to-day frustrations and difficulties of being caught between these two countries is very, very difficult for a lot of people."

By Ximena Conde/WHYY

January 9, 2020 | 6:17 AM

Iran’s U.N. ambassador: Strike on U.S. bases was ‘measured, proportionate response’

Asked whether Iran was finished with its retaliatory actions, he said, "It depends on the United States."

By Scott Neuman/NPR

January 9, 2020 | 5:09 AM

Classified Iran briefing sharply divides Pennsylvania’s two U.S. senators

Democrat Bob Casey: “What I didn’t hear in that briefing was an answer to the basic question: What was the imminent threat?”

By Lucy Perkins/WESA

January 8, 2020 | 1:06 PM

Satellite photos reveal extent of damage from Iranian strike on air base in Iraq

At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province.

By Geoff Brumfiel/NPR

January 7, 2020 | 9:41 PM

Iran launches missile attacks on military bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq

Iranian media outlets report that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was carried out in “hard revenge” for Soleimani.

By Vanessa Romo/NPR

January 7, 2020 | 7:05 AM

Iran’s foreign minister: U.S. strike on Soleimani an act of terrorism and war

Mohammad Javad Zarif tells NPR, "[We] will respond according to our own timing and choice."

By Scott Neuman/NPR

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