Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
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Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says
The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.
Pompeo in Middle East reassures allies about US role in region, pushes for ‘Arab NATO’
He is pushing for what some call an “Arab NATO” alliance to counter threats from Iran.
Retired 4-star Marine resigns from Middle East envoy in Qatar dispute
The retired general said that the recent resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis did not influence his decision.
By Todd South
Taliban hold talks with US envoy in Qatar
The Taliban have held three days of talks with U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in the Gulf state of Qatar, where the Afghan insurgent group has a political office, a Taliban official and another individual close to the group said Sunday.
5 freed from Gitmo in exchange for Bergdahl join Taliban’s political office in Qatar
They may complicate efforts toward peace talks with Taliban, some analysts say.
If US, Saudi Arabia split over journalist’s murder, will troops ever be able to leave Syria?
The US needs Saudi Arabia for regional stability; but does that still include needing the crown prince?
By Tara Copp, AP
Officials: In policy shift, US open to meeting with Taliban
The United States is open to holding direct talks with the Taliban to encourage negotiations between the militant group and the Afghan government to end 17 years of war, U.S. officials said.
Termites, worms, mold and rocks: Al Udeid’s 5-star dining provides only the finest culinary experience
The air base's menu items are a tad questionable.
By J.D. Simkins
Seeking closer ties, Qatar to expand base used by US troops
Qatar’s defense minister says his country is expanding the major military base used by the U.S. military to make it more comfortable for Americans.
US Air Force official: Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian
Iran manufactured the ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Shiite rebels toward the Saudi capital and remnants of it bore “Iranian markings,” the top U.S. Air Force official in the Mideast said Friday, backing the kingdom’s earlier allegations.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Qatar's emir warns against military action in Gulf dispute
Qatar’s emir has warned against any military confrontation over the ongoing diplomatic dispute between his country and four other Arab nations, saying it would only plunge the region into chaos.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press