The nomination of Susan Thornton to be secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs is in trouble and may be withdrawn, according to U.S officials familiar with the matter.. ..…

US media reports suggest that President Donald Trump is considering replacing his hawkish National Security Adviser John Bolton over his plans to push United States towards conflict with Iran, Venezuela and North Korea.. ..…

And all the commanders and planners of the anti- Iran military and naval forces in Gulf — that is, UAE, Saudi, and sizeable US forces deployed there have deep understanding of the high costs to all parties of any military confrontation with Iran, and of the high risk that any unplanned small encounter could..…

When Bolton became Trump's national security adviser, he ensured that anyone on the International Criminal Court who was investigating American soldiers or intelligence officials for possible war crimes in Afghanistan was denied visas to the United States. . . . . Bolton's dislike..…

TEHRAN - Iranians on Wednesday commemorated the day of Ferdowsi, highly revered 10th-century Persian poet. ..…

WASHINGTON — British military official told reporters at Pentagon on Tuesday that he saw no increased risk from Iran or allied militias Iraq or Syria.. ..…