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#us-iran-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US says Trump interested' in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran

Trump may ask Arab countries to cover the costs of the US war against Iran, similar to Gulf War funding arrangements.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

US President Donald Trump claims Washington is close to achieving war objectives against Iran amid escalating conflict and stalled diplomacy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US says Trump interested' in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran

Trump may ask Arab countries to cover the costs of the US war against Iran, similar to Gulf War funding arrangements.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Marco Rubio says President Trump prefers diplomatic solution to war on Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that indirect talks are ongoing between Iran and the US, emphasizing a preference for diplomatic solutions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump keeps up claims of talks with the right people' in Iran

US is reportedly engaged in backchannel negotiations with Iran, while military tensions and attacks continue amid skepticism from both Iran and Israel.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's very good' talks with Iran buy him time with oil and energy markets

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran face skepticism, with claims of negotiations contradicted by Iranian officials and a looming US ultimatum.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox Analyst Warns There Still A Lot' Iran Could Do To Target the US Amid Ongoing Conflict

Trump announced U.S.-Iran negotiations, but Iran denied talks, highlighting skepticism about their intentions and resilience despite military actions.
World news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Jeremy Scahill Debunks Trump's Lies About US Strategy and Negotiations With Iran

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran escalates, with Trump making contradictory claims about negotiations and threats against Iran's infrastructure.
#trump-administration
fromemptywheel
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

The Clown Prince's Client Wants Trump to Risk American Lives in an Iran War Escalation - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

The Clown Prince's Client Wants Trump to Risk American Lives in an Iran War Escalation - emptywheel

#netanyahu
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Five problems the Iran war could solve for Israel's Netanyahu

Netanyahu has leveraged the Iran conflict to gain US support and address his domestic challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago
US politics

Trump defends Netanyahu, attacks Israeli prosecutors over corruption trial

Trump claims Israeli prosecutors' actions against Netanyahu are obstructing peace efforts and threaten U.S. aid to Israel.
Left-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

How Will 2028 Democrats Handle Israel?

Democratic presidential candidates are dramatically shifting away from pro-Israel positions, with prominent figures now calling Gaza a genocide, rejecting AIPAC funding, and opposing arms sales to Israel, reflecting a major realignment in the party's approach to Middle East policy.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK bishop who left Iran after revolution says regime is in its death throes'

An Anglican bishop who fled Iran after the 1979 revolution warns the Iranian regime is in its death throes but remains dangerous and will fight to survive.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Qatar Knocks Down Tucker Carlson's Claim Mossad Agents Were Arrested for Planning Bombing

Qatar's foreign ministry denied Tucker Carlson's claim that Mossad agents were arrested for planning bombings, calling his statements false accusations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why is Trump objecting to al-Maliki's comeback?

Iraq faces political deadlock after November elections with Nouri al-Maliki nominated as prime minister, but US opposition under Trump has intensified polarization and raised questions about American influence in Iraqi governance.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Newspaper picture editors' picks for Visa pour l'Image in pictures

Photographs capture diverse human experiences across conflict, displacement, cultural events, and daily life worldwide during 2024–2025.
#israel-palestine-conflict
#israel
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago
US politics

Joe Scarborough Warns of Unlikely Future' for Netanyahu After Bombs Stop': He's Going to Run Out of Things to Attack!'

#gaza-conflict
US news
fromThe Washington Post
10 months ago

Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza as Trump tours Middle East

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have escalated, killing over 100 people and intensifying civilian suffering amidst ongoing conflict.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
10 months ago

Israel ramps up strikes in Gaza as Trump tours Middle East

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have escalated, killing over 100 people and intensifying civilian suffering amidst ongoing conflict.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Donald Trump pushes for end to war in Gaza as Benjamin Netanyahu plots to occupy entire Gaza Strip

The US is pushing for an 'all or nothing' deal for hostage release, with pressure mounting on Hamas.
#gaza
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

UN says no aid that has entered Gaza this week has reached Palestinians

The U.N. aims to deliver aid in Gaza amidst delays and fears of looting, while Israel prepares a controversial new aid system.
#palestinian-statehood
#iran-nuclear-program
#syria
fromIndependent
8 months ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

fromIndependent
8 months ago
US politics

David Quinn: If I knew better than to accept an invitation to Assad's Syria, what is Catherine Connolly's excuse?

fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Could Trump be persuaded to save Palestinians in Gaza? | Kenneth Roth

Trump has largely given Israel carte blanche to continue its genocide in Gaza, but Netanyahu cannot count on the fickle American president.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
8 months ago

Trump to host Bahrain, Qatar officials at White House

The U.S. and Bahrain signed the agreement as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to enhance global energy security.
US politics
#kurdish-rights
#us-israel-relations
#iran
fromFuturism
9 months ago
US news

Trump's Attack May Instead Spur Iran to Speedrun a Nuclear Weapon It Wasn't Building Previously

fromFuturism
9 months ago
US news

Trump's Attack May Instead Spur Iran to Speedrun a Nuclear Weapon It Wasn't Building Previously

fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Don't count on the Iran-Israel ceasefire lasting. What Netanyahu really wants is a forever war | Simon Tisdall

"The verbally agreed Iran-Israel ceasefire could be ripped to shreds at any moment; an aggressive theocratic regime still holds power in Tehran."
US politics
#israel-iran-conflict
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

Stock Market Live June 25: S&P 500 (VOO) Tracks Oil Prices Higher as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holds

A truce between Israel and Iran is boosting investor confidence, leading to a slight rebound in oil prices.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Israel-Iran war live: Trump floats regime change to make Iran great again' as region braces for Iranian response to US strikes

U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran prompt discussions of regime change, despite official denials of such intentions.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

The history of Netanyahu's rhetoric on Iran's nuclear ambitions

Netanyahu's long-standing warnings about an Iranian nuclear threat have influenced Israeli and US policies for over 30 years.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Conference to recognise Palestinian state to weaken scope of its ambition, diplomats say

The Saudi Arabia conference has shifted from ambition of immediate Palestinian state recognition to a focus on preliminary steps toward that goal.
#us-syria-relations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago
Washington DC

Trump meets Syria's al-Sharaa, eyes normalisation of ties with Damascus

Trump announces the lifting of all sanctions on Syria and normalizing relations after a long diplomatic freeze.
The meeting marks a significant change in U.S. policy towards Syria and opens avenues for potential cooperation.
Regional leaders support Trump's initiative, which could influence Middle Eastern diplomatic relations moving forward.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria during a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to aid Syria's reconstruction.
Washington DC
fromeuronews
10 months ago

US reopens ambassador's residence in bid to warm relations with Syria

Raising the US flag in Damascus symbolizes improving relations between the US and the new Syrian government.
US politics
fromeuronews
10 months ago

Trump meets with new Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump's meeting with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa marks a potential shift in US-Syria relations and introduces sanctions relief.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria during a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, aiming to aid Syria's reconstruction.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

WHY?' Mark Levin Hammers Trump for Demanding' Gaza Ceasefire Just Like Biden

Mark Levin criticizes the Trump administration's calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, insisting on Israel's right to combat Hamas without U.S. interference.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

David Lammy's speech in full as UK pauses Israel trade talks

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting ongoing issues like reproductive rights, trade talks, and Middle East conflicts.
#iran-nuclear-deal
fromabc7.com
10 months ago
Washington DC

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
US news

Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US

Israel demands complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations, heightening tensions between the nations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 months ago
US politics

US-Iran nuclear talks explained | Start Here

Trump aims for a new Iran nuclear deal as negotiations restart under his presidency.
US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
10 months ago

As US Pushes For Zero Enrichment, Iran Insists It Won't Give It Up Nuclear Program

The Trump administration's strict position seeks zero uranium enrichment from Iran, while Iran insists on its right to enrich.
fromabc7.com
10 months ago
Washington DC

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

US politics
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Douglas Murray: Qatar's 'gestures' to Trump raise suspicions on both ends of the political spectrum

The release of Edan Alexander highlights the complexities of hostage negotiations involving Hamas and Qatar's influence.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

The 'Amateur Diplomat'

Steve Witkoff leverages personal relationships and strategic interventions to navigate complex international diplomacy, reshaping traditional roles of diplomats.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Nawaf Salam, Lebanese prime minister: The disarmament of Hezbollah is the goal, not the starting point'

Negotiation is crucial for Lebanon's peace, especially regarding Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories.
#us-saudi-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
US politics

US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a historic $142bn arms deal during Trump's Gulf tour, emphasizing his transactional foreign policy.
US politics
fromeuronews
10 months ago

Trump joined by Musk in Saudi Arabia as US eyes deals with Gulf states

Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia aims to secure major investments and strengthen ties with Gulf nations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a historic $142bn arms deal during Trump's Gulf tour, emphasizing his transactional foreign policy.
US politics
fromeuronews
10 months ago

Trump joined by Musk in Saudi Arabia as US eyes deals with Gulf states

Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia aims to secure major investments and strengthen ties with Gulf nations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

How India and Pakistan conflict turned from brink of war to ceasefire in days

The US mediated a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan after escalating military tensions.
US intervention was essential to de-escalate potential nuclear conflict during India-Pakistan tensions.
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