Saudi National Suspected in Shooting at U.S. Navy Base That Left Four Dead

Main gate at Naval Air Station Pensacola is seen on Navy Boulevard in Pensacola

Reuters
December 6, 2019 2:17 PM

(Reuters) - A Saudi national visiting the United States for military training was the suspect in a shooting attack at a U.S. Navy base in Florida in which four people were killed on Friday, three U.S. defense officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Diplomat: Peru and U.S. Close to Signing Deal to Counter Chinese Influence in Region

Reuters
December 5, 2019 2:05 PM

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru and Washington are in the final stages of talks on a deal to promote American investments in the South American country as part of a U.S. initiative to counter Chinese influence in the region, a Peruvian diplomat told Reuters.

U.S. Says Iran May Have Killed More Than 1,000 in Recent Protests

Brian Hook, U.S. Special Representative for Iran, speaks at a news conference in London

Reuters
December 5, 2019 12:11 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iranian security forces may have killed more than 1,000 people since protests over gasoline price hikes began in mid-November, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday.

France: Iran Ballistic Activities Do Not Conform With U.N. Resolution

Reuters
December 5, 2019 10:21 AM

VIENNA (Reuters) - France said on Thursday that Iran's ballistic missile activities did not conform with a U.N. Security Council resolution enshrining a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015 and called on the country to respect all of its obligations under that resolution.

Pentagon Official: Indications Iranian ‘Aggression’ Could Occur

FILE PHOTO: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the IAEA headquarters in Vienna

Reuters
December 4, 2019 12:14 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday that there were indications that Iran could potentially carry out aggressive actions in the future, amid simmering tensions between Iran and the United States.

China Suspends U.S. Military Visits to Hong Kong, Sanctions U.S.-Based NGOs

Anti-government protesters raise their hands as they attend the "Lest We Forget" rally in Hong Kong

Reuters
December 2, 2019 1:24 PM

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday U.S. military ships and aircraft would not be allowed to visit Hong Kong, and also announced sanctions against several U.S. non-government organizations for encouraging protesters to "engage in extremist, violent and criminal acts."

U.S. Senators Want Turkey Sanctioned Over Russia Missile System

FILE PHOTO: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation inWashington

Reuters
December 2, 2019 1:22 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called on the Trump administration on Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, saying the failure to do so sends a "terrible signal" to other countries.

Pompeo: Turkey’s Test of Russian Weapons System ‘Concerning’

Reuters
November 26, 2019 8:37 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Turkey carrying out tests with the Russian defense system it purchased was "concerning," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, but added that talks between Washington and Ankara to resolve the issue were still underway.

U.S. Navy Chief Fired Over Handling of SEAL Saga Involving Trump

Reuters
November 25, 2019 9:07 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL who was convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq and later won the support of President Donald Trump.

Iran’s Rouhani Claims Victory Over Unrest and Blames Foreigners

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during press conference in Tehran

Reuters
November 20, 2019 10:15 AM

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday claimed victory over unrest Tehran has blamed on foreign foes after protests over fuel price rises shook the nation, and the government dismissed reports of more than 100 deaths as "speculative".