News Archive - 7 January 2020

Trump: 'All Is Well' After Iran Attacks Iraqi Bases Used By U.S. Military

Iran fired a barrage of missiles in the name of Qassem Soleimani, a top military leader assassinated by the United States.

FAA Bans U.S. Commercial Flights Over Iran And Iraq

The flight restrictions, which included airspace over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, came after Iran launched an attack on military bases in Iraq.

Iran Attacks U.S. Facilities In Iraq

The strike on the al-Asad and Erbil bases represent the first known retaliation to Trump's killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

Iraq Catholic Leader Begs World Powers Not To Escalate Tensions In Region

In the wake of a U.S. drone attack in Baghdad, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako warned that “innocent people” will bear the cost of the heightened tensions.

Mitch McConnell Says Targeting Iran's Cultural Sites Would Be 'Inappropriate.' It's Also Illegal.

President Donald Trump had been threatening to commit a war crime by launching such attacks.

Trump’s Foreign Policy Is A Growing Point Of Contention In Democratic Primaries

Progressive House challengers see a chance to distinguish themselves following the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Twitter Users Greatly Amused After Trump Says, 'I Like To Obey The Law'

One person snarked back at the president, "Which law? Name one."

Dozens Of Iranian-Americans Claim They Were Delayed, Questioned At The Border

Lawmakers are investigating whether travelers of Iranian descent were unlawfully singled out by border agents at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Washington.

Trevor Noah Turns Donald Trump’s 2011 Rant About Obama And Iran Against Him

"The Daily Show" host used old footage of Trump to explain the president's escalation with Iran.

George Lopez Sparks Anger With Instagram Comment About Assassinating Donald Trump

The hashtag #ArrestGeorgeLopez trended on Twitter after the comedian's controversial quip about Trump and Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Says Iran Will Respond 'Proportionately' To Soleimani Assassination

“This is state terrorism,” Zarif said of the killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Force.

Ex-RNC Chair Warns ‘Republican Party Is Going To Own' Trump's Actions On Iran

Michael Steele said the GOP needs "to be careful."

Hannity Rants About 'Stupid Commentators' Minutes After Carlson Contradicts Him

The Fox News hosts are battling over a possible Iran War narrative.