Iran gathers ‘bargaining chips’ as it begins enriching uranium to 20 percent By YAAKOV LAPPIN Iran’s declaration on Monday that it has begun enriching uranium to the 20 percent level at its Fordow underground nuclear facility is part of the…

Pentagon orders aircraft carrier to remain in Persian Gulf as US braces for possible Iran attack By Jamie McIntyre NIMITZ ON GUARD: In a reversal of an announcement made just last week, the Pentagon has ordered an aircraft carrier to…

Can the US force Iran out of Syria? Not likely, former officials say By: Jared Szuba Earlier this month, a Trump administration official told Congress that Washington’s goals for the outcome of Syria’s civil war remain “within reach.” Those goals…

Ex-NSC chief: ‘Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran’ By YONAH JEREMY BOB The incoming Biden administration may waste sanctions leverage the US has against Iran simply because of an emotional reaction to undo everything the Trump administration…