Deets On Iran Timeline (2020)
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Deets On Iran Timeline (2020)
US kills Iran’s most powerful general in Baghdad airstrike – AP News January 2, 2020
U.S. Strike in Iraq Kills Qassim Suleimani, Commander of Iranian Forces – The New York Times January 2, 2020
US long watched Soleimani, but feared risks of a strike – AP News January 3, 2020
Was the drone attack on Iranian general an assassination? – AP News January 3, 2020
Legal basis for US killing of Iran general depends on threat – AP News January 3, 2020
Trump: Aim of killing Iranian general was to ‘stop a war’ – AP News January 3, 2020
Iran’s popular Gen. Soleimani became an icon by targeting US – AP News January 3, 2020
Iran can call on powerful friends if conflict engulfs region – AP News January 3, 2020
Iran’s Power Over Iraq – VICE News January 3, 2020
Iran general steps out of Soleimani’s shadow to lead proxies – AP News January 4, 2020
From resort amid palm trees, Trump settled on Iran strike – AP News January 4, 2020
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast – AP News January 5, 2020
Iranian leader’s tears a sign of respect for slain general – AP News January 6, 2020
Throngs mourn, Iranian leader weeps for general slain by US – AP News January 6, 2020
US braces for Iranian response: a ‘tit for tat’ assault? – AP News January 6, 2020
US prepares for possible Iranian reprisal after drone strike – AP News January 6, 2020
Merkel to meet Putin in Moscow for talks on Mideast crises – AP News January 6, 2020
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq – AP News January 6, 2020
Push to oust US troops from Iraq a risky undertaking – AP News January 6, 2020
Oil price keeps rising as industry eyes Iran-US conflict – AP News January 6, 2020
For Israel, Iran strike could be back on the table – AP News January 6, 2020
Death of Iran general spurs anxiety over fate of US hostages – AP News January 7, 2020
Russia’s Putin visits Syria to meet Assad, a key Iran ally – AP News January 7, 2020
Trump insists ‘All is well!’ after Iran missile attack – AP News January 7, 2020
Key events leading up to US-Iran confrontation – AP News January 8, 2020
Iranian leader calls missile attack a ‘slap’ at US bases – AP News January 8, 2020
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge – AP News January 8, 2020
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback – AP News January 8, 2020
Killing of Iran general risks US gains against Islamic State – AP News January 8, 2020
AP FACT CHECK: Trump minimizes IS risk, distorts Iran payout – AP News January 8, 2020
US allies see Mideast strategy vacuum that Putin can fill – AP News January 8, 2020
Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare – AP News January 9, 2020
At least 4 airliners have been shot down since 1983 – AP News January 9, 2020
Pence says Trump to ask European allies to scrap Iran deal – AP News January 9, 2020
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease – AP News January 9, 2020
House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran – AP News January 9, 2020
Verified videos show plane in Iran struck before fiery crash – AP News January 10, 2020
Under pressure, Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake – AP News January 11, 2020
What Is Hezbollah? - Council on Foreign Relations January 22, 2020
Dispelling The Myth That President Trump’s Ukraine Aid Freeze Was Rooted In His Desire To Combat Corruption – United States Senate Committee on Appropriations January 27, 2020
THE BILLION-DOLLAR DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN TO REELECT THE PRESIDENT – The Atlantic February 10, 2020
Trump Offered Assange Pardon if He Covered Up Russian Hack, WikiLeaks Founder’s Lawyer Claims – Daily Beast February 19, 2020
White House Denies Claim That Trump Offered Pardon Deal to Julian Assange – The New York Times February 19, 2020
Here’s everyone who has been charged, convicted, and sentenced in the Russia probe so far – Business Insider February 20, 2020
Coronavirus – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver March 2, 2020
Iranian, Russian, Chinese Media Push COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracies – Defense One March 10, 2020
WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, urges aggressive action – AP News March 11, 2020
Trump Is Peddling Dangerous Disinformation on Coronavirus – Defense One March 11, 2020
U.S. Strikes 5 Kata'ib Hezbollah Targets in Iraq - U.S. Department of Defense March 13, 2020
Coronavirus II – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver March 16, 2020
Crimea: Six years after illegal annexation – Brookings March 17, 2020
Coronavirus III – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver March 30, 2020
OAN – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver April 6, 2020
Coronavirus IV – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver April 13, 2020
Coronavirus V – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver April 20, 2020
Coronavirus VI – Testing: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver May 4, 2020
Trump Says He Discussed Russia ‘Hoax’ With Putin in Phone Call – Bloomberg May 7, 2020
Despite U.S. Sanctions, Iran Expands Its Nuclear Stockpile – Foreign Policy May 8, 2020
Exclusive: Iran-linked hackers recently targeted coronavirus drugmaker Gilead – sources – Reuters May 8, 2020
Trump Sows Doubt on Voting. It Keeps Some People Up at Night. – The New York Times May 24, 2020
Russia, China veto Syria aid via Turkey for second time this week – Reuters July 10, 2020
US election 2020: China, Russia and Iran ‘trying to influence’ vote – BBC News August 8, 2020
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says – BBC News September 11, 2020
Iranian Hackers Found Way Into Encrypted Apps, Researchers Say – The New York Times September 18, 2020
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information – BBC News October 22, 2020
Bush: Threat of World War III if Iran goes nuclear – Reuters October 29, 2020
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