The gambit was successful. At least twice, the president weighed ordering an attack on Iran, only to be dissuaded by aides from moving forward. But America now appears to be on the brink of war with Iran again. And this time, instead of acting as a deterrent, the Pentagon’s war plans are being used to draw up options for the president to consider.

The threat level for Kurdistan remains high, especially for Erbil Airport, the U.S. Consulate-General, major hotels, dams, and roads,' warned Kurdish expert Ceng Sagnic.

David Janovsky is the acting director of the Constitution Project at the Project on Government Oversight, a non-partisan watchdog group.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination.

Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: On Monday, India issued an advisory asking all its citizens currently in Iran to leave the country by available means of transport in view of the “evolving situation” there".

After ordering the largest American military buildup in the Middle East since the onset of the Iraq War, President Donald Trump now has a decision to make on Iran.

U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq buildup. Military experts say intent differs fundamentally.

A war between the United States and Iran is looming — and there are several factors suggesting President Trump might push the button soon.