Iraq, once a policy afterthought, has become a problem for the Trump administration
The Pentagon on Monday rushed to play down reports that U.S. troops in Iraq were being repositioned in preparation for a possible withdrawal, worrying allies about a lack of strategy.
Soleimani’s funeral procession in Iran sees massive crowds and calls for revenge
The turnout for the military commander, pictured to the right, rivaled that of the ceremony to mark the passing of Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989, experts say.
After President Trump threatened to strike Iranian cultural sites, a war crime, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said any such strikes would be lawful. (Video: JM Rieger/The Post; photo: AP)
Critic’s Notebook
The president didn’t threaten just Iran’s culture sites. He threatened culture.
A line has been crossed, and not one determined just by international law or conventions on the preservation of culture. It is about the soul of a culture or a people.
Bolton’s willingness to testify in Trump’s impeachment trial ramps up pressure on Senate Republicans
John Bolton’s surprise announcement has divided the GOP and appeared to increase the likelihood of testimony that could embarrass the president.