Biden Officials Hold Off on More Airstrikes in Syria, for Now The administration says it is seeking to avoid a wider war with Iran and its proxies while protecting U.S. personnel from attacks.
Somalia Asks US to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes A classified new policy requires President Biden’s approval to add suspected terrorists to a kill list. The Trump administration had decentralized control over targeting decisions.
Will Anyone Punish Iran for Its Murderous Campaign? Making a deal with Iran now is as wise as striking a new arms-control agreement with Vladimir Putin.
Al-Zawahri’s Death Puts the Focus Back on Al Qaeda The terrorist network has lost eight of its top leaders in recent years. But it has more total fighters than it did on Sept. 11, 2001.