How Does the World View Iran: According to World Public Opinion, a new BBC World Service poll surveying 33 countries indicates that Iran engenders the most negative reactions. Of course, the survey also reveals that America is next up the ladder, meaning that people in the other countries see the US as a fairly substantial negative influence in the world, followed closely by Russia. On the other hand, Europe and Japan are viewed as highly positive influencers.
The U.S. thwarted a drone attack on U.S. forces at Al Asad air base in western Iraq on April 22, marking the first time that American troops have been targeted since February, U.S. officials said. “We can confirm it was an attack on Al Asad,” a defense official told Air & Space…