Officials say long-considered operation had fundamental purpose of breaking up what was viewed as perilous cycle of violence bringing Washington, Tehran even closer to hostilities

US president's open encouragement of demonstrations and praise for protesters refusing to walk on Israeli flag is break from previous Washington policy on Iran affairs, say experts

As questions arise over administration’s claims of an ‘imminent threat,' US president says threat was real ‘but it doesn’t really matter’; Trump reportedly approved strike in June

Sources say US president has warned of sanctions that would immediately block 90% of Baghdad's budget; Iraqi PM said 'pissed,' as official says Trump 'politicizes everything'

'We're not timing anything based on domestic politics' of the two sides, says Robert O'Brien, confirming Israeli reports that Trump administration may release proposal within weeks

Legislation would codify into law agreement with Obama administration; was originally part of wider legislation that stalled last year over anti-BDS clause

With troops now focused on defending themselves and American interests in region, they have been diverted from their mission to put an end to jihadist terror group

PM hails DC's about-face on legality of Israeli towns beyond the Green Line, hints at his wish for Trump win in 2020; Pompeo in video: Our stance on settlements advances peace

Presidential adviser's first trip to region since replacing Jason Greenblatt is also the first senior US visit since Friday killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani

Nasrallah says Israel asked Americans to kill Quds Force commander Soleimani, predicts US will leave the Middle East 'in coffins,' followed by 'Zionists'