A dramatic U.S. military rescue mission deep inside Iran hinged on a critical moment of verification: commanders asked a stranded Air Force colonel a question about his father, something only he could answer, to ensure he had not been captured.[#item_full_content]

Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States on Monday formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio said eliminates
