President Trump bucked critics in his administration and security hawks in Israel in his decision to lift sanctions on Syria and embrace its new leader, a U.S.-designated terrorist who formerly had ties with al Qaeda and the Islamic State group…
The deepening U.S. relationship with Qatar is drawing fresh scrutiny this week as President Donald Trump began a Middle East tour amid reports that he may accept a free jet from the Qatari royal family to replace his current plane as Air…
When President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Air Force One descended into Riyadh with a Saudi F-15 escort. It was the first of many such deferential gestures from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who rolled out…
Five years ago, on January 2, 2020, at the direction of President Donald Trump, forces under my command struck and killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani. We undertook this attack in Baghdad, Iraq, where Soleimani travelled to further coordinate attacks…