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fromFortune
9 hours ago
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Even if Iran's regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says | Fortune

fromIndependent
2 hours ago
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Akhtar Makoii: How Donald Trump and his 'regime change' is turning Iran into a full military dictatorship

Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran's medicines, vaccines

The Pasteur Institute of Iran has been targeted in attacks by the US and Israel, prompting calls for international health organizations to respond.
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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Even if Iran's regime outlasts Trump, it may not survive reconstruction of the shattered economy, Mideast expert says | Fortune

Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and its population may not ensure its survival post-conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What the Iran-Iraq war can tell us about the US-Israeli war on Iran

Trump and Netanyahu share illusions similar to Saddam Hussein's during the Iran-Iraq war, leading to devastating consequences for Iran.
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fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Akhtar Makoii: How Donald Trump and his 'regime change' is turning Iran into a full military dictatorship

The US president may secure a deal with new power holders in Tehran despite the moderate faction being politically neutered.
#trump
fromFortune
5 days ago
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'Go get your own oil': Trump's message to allies who haven't backed war in Iran | Fortune

Trump criticized allies for not supporting U.S. efforts in the Iran conflict, urging them to secure their own oil supplies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
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War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
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fromAxios
5 hours ago

Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire

Trump extended the deadline for negotiations with Iran by 20 hours, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a deal.
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fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | As war in Iran drags on, Trump is flailing | amNewYork

Trump's actions against Iran reflect a disregard for constitutional law and have led to a complex and unresolved military conflict.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Four Ways the Iran War Could End

President Trump seeks a deal to withdraw U.S. and Israeli forces from Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil prices.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

'Go get your own oil': Trump's message to allies who haven't backed war in Iran | Fortune

Trump criticized allies for not supporting U.S. efforts in the Iran conflict, urging them to secure their own oil supplies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

War on Iran: US's history of making other nations pay for conflicts

Trump may request Arab nations to finance the US-Israel war on Iran, similar to Gulf War funding mechanisms.
#middle-east
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

I was the US soft power czar. Our reputation may never recover from this

American global favorability fluctuates significantly with wars and presidential leadership, impacting soft power and international influence.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
18 hours ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
#us-military
fromAxios
15 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago
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'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says F-15 crew member missing in Iran is safe' after dozens of aircraft' sent to recover him

fromAxios
15 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue

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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Tuesday will be power plant day and bridge day' - Donald Trump says US will target Iran's infrastructure this week

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to Donald Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but recovering.
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fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

'Open the f***in' Strait' - Trump says Iran must allow ships through Hormuz by Tuesday or US will 'blow up everything and take the oil'

A US service member missing after an Iranian attack has been rescued, according to President Trump, who confirmed the individual is injured but stable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says F-15 crew member missing in Iran is safe' after dozens of aircraft' sent to recover him

US forces successfully rescued a colonel from an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Reporter Says Safety of Downed U.S. Pilot Depends on Sympathies' of Nearby Iranians

The safety of the downed U.S. pilot relies on the sympathies of nearby Iranians amid escalating tensions.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran

One crew member was rescued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
#israel
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He's also raising money for his own firm | Mohamad Bazzi

Jared Kushner is negotiating foreign policy while seeking investments for his firm, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
#us-foreign-policy
SF politics
fromFortune
21 hours ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
SF politics
fromFortune
21 hours ago

'It's shocking how poorly prepared the administration is': DOGE gutted major energy personnel who warn the U.S. has lost key insights amid Iran war | Fortune

The Trump administration's cuts to the Bureau of Energy Resources hindered U.S. energy diplomacy during escalating tensions with Iran.
World politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

After a month of war with Israel, Hezbollah emerges strengthened amid the pain of Lebanese civilians

The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Art of No Deal: Trump's Approach to the Iran War

He's immune to any possibility of accountability. That became not just one of the ways he tells his own story but actually how he imagines history will unfold in his hands.
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#strait-of-hormuz
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Nations to meet on Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for others to 'take the lead'

Over 30 countries are meeting to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Trump vows to strike civilian infrastructure as Iran strikes at Gulf tech sites

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Trump's War With Iran Almost Torpedoed The EA Saudi Arabia Deal

EA's CEO assures investors that AI will enhance the company's growth amidst market uncertainties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member

Iran condemns Trump's threats, claiming they follow Netanyahu's commands, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.
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fromTruthout
14 hours ago

UW Removes Middle East Center Director After Criticizing War

There's a chilling effect on not just my academic freedom, but that of my colleagues; anyone who dares to speak out against the war and against aggression.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, its Iron Dome and defense

Ocasio-Cortez will oppose all future US military aid to Israel, asserting the country can fund its own defense systems.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
21 hours ago

Why Trump Thinks He Can Walk Away From the Strait of Hormuz

America's energy independence allows it to impose economic pain on others without suffering itself during the current oil supply crisis.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Despite the ceasefire that came into effect in October, the Israeli military has continued to violate the agreement by carrying out air strikes and limiting the entry of aid.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest | Fortune

China is increasing its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and seeking support from Gulf nations.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Folly of Netanyahu's War Against Iran

Netanyahu's policies against Iran may be seen as unwise and counterproductive, echoing themes from Tuchman's The March of Folly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

What America and Israel are doing in their aggression against the countries of the region is not a war of a military nature, but a senseless war, said Dhirgham Samir, a demonstrator in his 40s.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution for defensive measures to secure ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
#us-iran-conflict
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?

US war objectives in Iran are expected to be achieved in weeks, with ongoing air strikes and threats to destroy key infrastructure.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran, prompting a search for the crew member, who is injured but expected to recover.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure

At least 30 universities have been impacted by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing war, targeting civilian sites and academic institutions.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel are intensifying attacks on Iran, targeting infrastructure and causing significant casualties amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?

US war objectives in Iran are expected to be achieved in weeks, with ongoing air strikes and threats to destroy key infrastructure.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf

Repeated attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant raise risks of catastrophic radioactive contamination across the Gulf region.
#us-iran-relations
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

fromFortune
5 days ago
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America's Arab allies privately urge America to finish the job in Iran, sources say | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Trump threatens hell' for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches

US President threatens to attack Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?

A US crew member missing after an F-15E jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Iran and the United States, a long history of sham peace negotiations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a complex diplomatic struggle rooted in decades of distrust and historical grievances.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns against UN vote on defensive force' in strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure, urging swift action from its leadership.
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fromFortune
5 days ago

America's Arab allies privately urge America to finish the job in Iran, sources say | Fortune

Gulf allies urge continued U.S. military action against Iran to weaken its leadership and influence in the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Iran's ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Zarif proposes limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt talks were seed of a new order

The meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire and curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past? | Moustafa Bayoumi

The war has also been launched with magnificently poor planning, as the United States seems shocked by and unprepared for how Iran uses every means at its disposal to restrict shipping in the strait of Hormuz.
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fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran

Pakistan is mediating talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the conflict amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan's military seeks to enhance regional influence by engaging with Trump and mediating Iran negotiations, despite tensions with the Taliban.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite obstacles'

Pakistan aims to facilitate US-Iran negotiations despite challenges, emphasizing its role as a neutral intermediary for regional stability.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran

Pakistan is mediating talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the conflict amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Iranian Opposition's Urgent Task

Pahlavi pledged to lead a transition to a 'free and democratic Iran.' He called on President Trump to continue the American-Israeli military operation against Iran, in the hope of displacing a regime he decried for placing a 'sea of blood' between itself and its people.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Pakistan hosts four-nation bid to encourage US, Iran towards diplomacy

Diplomats from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are coordinating efforts for de-escalation in the ongoing US-Israel conflict involving Iran.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Hundreds of sailors were evacuated from Bahrain after missile and drone attacks on their base.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Why the 'Day After' Is The Most Important Day in the Iranian Conflict

Regime change in Iraq and Libya failed politically due to lack of grassroots support, while Iran's regime is deeply rooted in ideology and identity.
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fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Blind Spots in the Iran War - emptywheel

Delays in satellite imagery release hinder understanding of the Iran war and its implications for U.S. and allies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

Jassim al-Budaiwi urges the UN Security Council to ensure uninterrupted navigation through strategic waterways and halt Iranian attacks in the region.
#iran-war
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fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Iran war: Trump says US campaign 'nearing completion'

Trump claims US military objectives in Iran are nearing completion and urges oil-dependent countries to secure their resources.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump expects the Iran conflict to end in two to three weeks, asserting that the U.S. will not be involved in the Strait of Hormuz.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Egypt's president urges Trump to stop war on Iran

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urges Trump to end the war on Iran, emphasizing U.S. influence in the Gulf region.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gulf states' scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Qatar distances itself from US-Iran negotiations, marking a shift from its role as a mediator in regional conflicts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's Reported Price Tag for Nations to Stay on His Gaza Board of Peace: $1 Billion

A draft charter obtained by Bloomberg described the project as an international organization that seeks to promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict. The charter continued: Each Member State shall serve a term of no more than three years from this Charter's entry into force, subject to renewal by the Chairman.
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