Rocket explodes near US embassy in Iraq
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the rising tensions in the Middle East after an explosion went off Sunday less than a mile from the U.S. embassy. source
Trump attacking Pelosi helps ‘unite her within that caucus even more’: Matthew Dowd l ABC NEWS
The “This Week” Powerhouse Roundtable debates the latest in the 2020 presidential race and all of the week’s politics. #thisweek #pelosi #trump source
Pentagon to send 1,000 troops to Middle East
The additional U.S. forces would increase intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance and protection in the region. source
Trump faces division on how to handle Iran
The president reportedly reached out to Iran overnight to warn them a strike was imminent as some of his advisers have openly advocated for a strike. source
Trump ordered Iran strike, reversed course
President Donald Trump’s reason for changing course was unclear, but the reversal was against the advice of top advisers, sources told ABC News. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2N4qz9b #Iran #Trump #ABCNews #Politics…
US reportedly near deal with Taliban to withdraw troops
The 18-year-long war in Afghanistan has cost nearly 2,300 American lives and around $45 billion each year, according to the Pentagon. #ABCNews #Afghanistan #Taliban source
Iranian president warns against the presence of foreign militaries in the Middle East
The warning comes as the U.S. sends troops to Saudi Arabia in response to recent attacks against an oil refinery. source
3 middle schoolers allegedly plotted school attack: Police
The alleged plan included explosives and firearms to kill and injure students and staff, authorities said. #ABCNews source
Tensions escalate in Iran with calls for retaliation l ABC News
Iran’s supreme leader has called for direct retaliation from Iranian forces after thousands of people flooded the streets for General Soleimani’s burial. READ MORE: ABC News’ Martha Raddatz sits down…
Trump discusses success in the Middle East l SOTU 2020 l ABC News
The president says he is looking to end America’s war in the Middle East and bring troops back home. #ABCNews #SOTU #Trump #StateOfTheUnion #Politics source