The U.S. has unique power to force restraint, but with the offensive on its third day and the death toll rising, there is little sign Trump will wield his leverage.

WASHINGTON – The past 48 hours of saber-rattling between the U.S., Iran and Israel have justifiably created the appearance that unprecedented military escalation may be coming…

Israel’s decision to strike Iran carries with it a lot of risks for the region and for the United States.