NBC: Trump administration's Iran threat claim disputed by foreign officials
"There's been no increased threat from Iranian backed forces in Iraq and Syria," British Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika said.
The Trump administration's claims that the threat of an attack by the Iranian regime on U.S. targets in the Middle East is increasing has been disputed by allies in Europe.
On Wednesday, the Department of State ordered all nonemergency government employees to leave its embassy in Baghdad and its consulate in Erbil, and advised Americans against traveling to Iraq. Earlier this month, national security adviser John Bolton said the U.S. was preparing for possible attacks by Iran or its proxies.
However, a British deputy commander in the global coalition against the Islamic State group contradicted the risk of an attack.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi coalition answers oil attacks with airstrikes in Yemen.
Iran calls US reimposition of sanctions 'unacceptable' as tensions escalate.
Iran showing 'maximum restraint,' US escalation 'unacceptable': Zarif.
Iraqi Airways to resume flights to Syria after 8-year break.
Born under IS, sick Iraqi children left undocumented, untreated.
UN calls on Qatar to reform workers rights, abolish death penalty.
IMF says Saudi budget deficit to hit seven percent of GDP in 2019.
ASIA
Taliban attack leaves 10 soldiers dead in southern Afghanistan.
Trump to visit South Korea in June for talks with Moon.
Report: Seoul not ruling out Trump visit to Korean DMZ.
Steven Mnuchin expects to visit Beijing ‘in near future’ for US-China trade talks.
Who’s coming when? Steven Mnuchin’s trade talks travel plan is news to Beijing.
Report: U.S.-China trade war could hurt Japan, Taiwan firms.
China charges Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor with spying.
Bob Hawke: Australia's former PM dies at 89.
AFRICA
Egypt's Sinai: At least 47 fighters, 5 troops killed in battle.
Death toll from Niger ambush rises to 28 soldiers killed: army.
Libya: UN-backed government defending capital from warlord Haftar now using drones on front lines.
Sudan military rulers suspend talks with protesters for 72 hours.
Libya: UN-backed government defending capital from warlord Haftar now using drones on front lines.
Kenyan al-Shabab returnees recount stories of pain and fear.
Security concerns as Mozambique grapples with cyclone.
Rwandans accused of 1999 tourist murders in Uganda secretly brought to Australia in deal with United States.
EUROPE
Ex-ETA leader Josu Ternera detained in France. Former Basque terrorist leader captured after 17 years on the run.
May agrees to set her exit date after Brexit bill vote.
Boris Johnson confirms bid for leadership of Conservative Party.
Merkel rules out top EU job after term as German chancellor ends.
Austria bans Muslim headscarf in primary schools.
Italy's Matteo Salvini investigated over use of police aircraft.
Overwhelming majority of Europeans predict EU collapse in coming decades - Poll.
AMERICAS
Trump declares national emergency over threats against US technology amid campaign against Huawei.
Trump to meet with Swiss president amid tensions between US, Iran.
U.S. military to build 6 tent cities near border for migrants. DHS asks military to build six new tent cities at the southern border.
Venezuela says talking with "democratic" opposition in Norway.
Rationing begins, as Cuba braces for economic impact from Venezuela crisis.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announces presidential bid.
Donald Trump pardons former media mogul Conrad Black, convicted of fraud in 2007.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
UN sanctions Islamic State’s Khorasan province, as jihadists claim operations in Kashmir and Pakistan.
U.S. declines to support global call to combat extremism online.
ISIL claims 'province' in India, officials call it 'propaganda'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU fines Citigroup, JPMorgan, 3 other banks $1.2B for collusion.
US blacklists Huawei as Trump declares national emergency.
GozNym cyber-crime gang which stole millions busted.
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