After Soleimani: How the US-Iran clash is changing the world
The U.S. assassination of Iranian General Soleimani is rippling through the Middle East, Europe, and Washington, upending power relationships and putting a spotlight on President Trump’s handling of foreign and security policy. Our coverage, in chronological order.
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Why US assassination of Soleimani is unlikely to deter IranPresident Trump’s decision to kill Gen. Soleimani is seen as an acute escalation, raising questions about U.S. expectations. Was there a disconnect?
Soleimani killing: How pivotal for US role in Middle East?Qassem Soleimani’s assassination could prove the most consequential military action of Donald Trump’s presidency. But was it more than a one-off move?
Iran-US conflict may stretch definitions of ‘war’Conflict between the U.S. and Iran may never reach a stage similar to a traditional war. But risks of both physical and cyber attacks are very real.
US troops out of Iraq? What that would mean for both countries.A vote in Iraq’s Parliament and a general’s draft letter suggest U.S. forces could soon leave. Neither party would benefit, say analysts, just Iran.
Iran crisis: Why Gulf Arabs increasingly see US as a liabilityPresident Trump’s clash with Iran, which blindsided America’s Gulf Arab allies, strengthened the case that an erratic U.S. is becoming a liability.
In Iran, a test for a go-it-alone presidentThe killing of Iran’s General Soleimani was fodder for U.S. adversaries and left many friends wondering what comes next from President Trump.
The ExplainerIs the Iran nuclear deal effectively dead? Three questions.Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have put renewed focus on what remains of the nuclear deal – and what, if anything, might ultimately replace it.
The Monitor's ViewOne cure for escalating US-Iran violenceBoth countries already have many restraints to prevent major conflict, but Iraqis are setting an example: a movement to end revenge violence.
For Canada, airliner tragedy in Iran is deeply personalThe crash of the Ukrainian passenger jet in Iran hit Canada and its large Iranian community hard, as most of those aboard had ties to the country.
The Monitor's ViewMissiles, lies, and contrition. Has Iran changed?The regime’s owning up to shooting down a civilian plane after denying its role hints at a new introspection and humility, even if forced.
How demise of Iranian nuclear deal rekindles Israel’s dilemmaPrime Minister Netanyahu campaigned hard against the Iran nuclear deal. Now it’s gone, and Israel’s options are limited. Is this what he wanted?
How Iran-US tensions could benefit a new Mideast player: ChinaAs U.S. allies worry about the reliability of the U.S., China’s focus on economic aid and staying out of the political fray is appealing.
Under siege, are Iran’s rulers likely to do more than survive?After Tehran shot down the Ukrainian airliner and covered it up, the stunning admission sent outraged Iranians back into the streets.
Can Trump manage a Mideast crisis? Why Israelis have concerns.Following the U.S. killing of General Soleimani of Iran, Israel is having a crisis of confidence in the Trump administration’s policymaking process.
Respect vs. humiliation: What pushes Trump to leave the MideastPresidents Trump and Obama, two men who could hardly be more different, arrived at the same conclusion about the Mideast: The U.S. needs to leave.
