Kaleigh Thomas

Center for a New American Security

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Research Associate at the Center for a New American Security.

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The Pentagon said today that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting at least two Iraqi bases that were reportedly housing U.S. troops.

Pentagon: Iran attacked US military bases in Iraq

The Pentagon said today that Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting at least two Iraqi bases that were reportedly housing U.S. troops.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Tension between the U.S. and Iran skyrocketed on Thursday after a U.S. drone strike killed Qassim Suleimani, who masterminded Iran’s intelligence and military forces for two decades.

US-Iran tension rises after killing of top military leader

Tension between the U.S. and Iran skyrocketed on Thursday after a U.S. drone strike killed Qassim Suleimani, who masterminded Iran’s intelligence and military forces for two decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan released an updated military plan for Iran. It envisions sending 120,000 U.S. troops to the Middle East if Iran attacks U.S.

Trump administration hardliners push for sending 120,000 U.S. troops to Iran if necessary

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan released an updated military plan for Iran. It envisions sending 120,000 U.S. troops to the Middle East if Iran attacks U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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