U.S. House Democrats have invited former CIA director John Brennan to speak about the situation in Iran next week. The relationship between Washington and Tehran has become increasingly strained in recent weeks, raising concerns about a potential U.S.-Iran conflict. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, one of 24 Democrats vying for a presidential nomination, said U.S. President Donald Trump is 'leading us down this dangerous path towards a war with Iran.' Trump and Brennan have clashed openly, particularly over the issues surrounding the special counsel's probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump has said he is not pushing for war with Iran.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2019 18:00 UTC