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U.S. Launches Airstrikes After a Drone Attack in Syria Kills American Contractor

The attacks are likely to stoke tensions with Iran, which Biden administration officials call the largest security threat in the Middle East.

March 24, 2023

U.S. Contractor Killed in Drone Attack on Base in Syria

Five service members and another U.S. contractor were wounded. The Pentagon said the drone was of “Iranian origin” and ordered airstrikes on facilities in Syria used by Iran-linked groups.

March 23, 2023

U.S. Sanctions Relief for Syria Troubles Assad Regime Opponents

Washington has temporarily eased sanctions on the authoritarian government of President Bashar al-Assad to allow humanitarian aid to flow freely after a disastrous earthquake struck Syria.

March 5, 2023

Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Is a Lot Like California’s. Here’s What That Means.

The country’s recent disaster could offer clues about the potential strength and location of future West Coast quakes.

February 27, 2023

A New 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey

The latest temblor, measuring 5.2 in magnitude, shook parts of the same area stricken by a far stronger quake on Feb. 6 that killed more than 50,000 people in the country and in neighboring Syria.