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Iran Suggests It May Dilute Uranium in Return for US Sanctions Relief
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report last year that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium.
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US Issues Fresh Maritime Guidance Amid US–Iran Tensions
The advisory to commercial vessels urges caution in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear negotiations begin and new tariffs target Iran’s trade partners.
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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
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‘Incredibly Combustible’: Premier Backs Police After Clashes During Israeli Leader’s Visit
‘As difficult as the scenes were to watch, it would have been infinitely worse if NSW Police didn’t do their job last night,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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Israel Approves Measures to Ease Land Purchases in West Bank
Arab and Muslim-majority states condemned the move as illegal and harmful to a two-state solution.
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Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
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Herzog Warns Anti-Semitism a ‘Global Threat’ During Visit to Site of Bondi Terror Attack
Herzog welcomed post-Bondi legislation, but warned against symbolism.
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Iranian Official Says Country Has Right to Pursue Nuclear Program Amid US Warnings
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, however, says that talks with the United States are a ‘step forward.’
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Israel Says Netanyahu to Meet With Trump in Washington Next Week
The Israeli prime minister’s office said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran should include constraints on Iran’s missile capabilities.
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US State Department Announces New Sanctions on Iran Oil Network
The sanctions come as talks between Washington and Tehran were initiated in Oman.
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Trump Orders 25 Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading With Iran
The president cited national security concerns while imposing the levies, following through on threats made in January.
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Trump Says Iran Wants to Make a Deal ‘Very Badly’
The talks went ahead after weeks of bellicose exchanges between the United States and the Islamic Republic.
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US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Iran
The U.S. virtual embassy urged citizens to consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey, but said it cannot guarantee their safety.
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Bessent: Iranian Leadership Wiring Money Out ‘Like Crazy’
The end of Iran’s Islamic leadership may be near, the Treasury Secretary tells senators.
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Iranian Forces Seize 2 Fuel Vessels in Persian Gulf, State Media Says
The maritime incident comes as U.S. and Iranian delegations are set to hold talks in Oman, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
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Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
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First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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Iran Suggests It May Dilute Uranium in Return for US Sanctions Relief
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report last year that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium.
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US Issues Fresh Maritime Guidance Amid US–Iran Tensions
The advisory to commercial vessels urges caution in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear negotiations begin and new tariffs target Iran’s trade partners.
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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
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‘Incredibly Combustible’: Premier Backs Police After Clashes During Israeli Leader’s Visit
‘As difficult as the scenes were to watch, it would have been infinitely worse if NSW Police didn’t do their job last night,’ said NSW Premier Chris Minns.
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Israel Approves Measures to Ease Land Purchases in West Bank
Arab and Muslim-majority states condemned the move as illegal and harmful to a two-state solution.
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Iran Arrests Dissenters Following Protests
The suppression comes days after the United States and Iran engaged in mediated talks in Oman.
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Herzog Warns Anti-Semitism a ‘Global Threat’ During Visit to Site of Bondi Terror Attack
Herzog welcomed post-Bondi legislation, but warned against symbolism.
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Iranian Official Says Country Has Right to Pursue Nuclear Program Amid US Warnings
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, however, says that talks with the United States are a ‘step forward.’
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Israel Says Netanyahu to Meet With Trump in Washington Next Week
The Israeli prime minister’s office said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran should include constraints on Iran’s missile capabilities.
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US State Department Announces New Sanctions on Iran Oil Network
The sanctions come as talks between Washington and Tehran were initiated in Oman.
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Trump Orders 25 Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading With Iran
The president cited national security concerns while imposing the levies, following through on threats made in January.
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Trump Says Iran Wants to Make a Deal ‘Very Badly’
The talks went ahead after weeks of bellicose exchanges between the United States and the Islamic Republic.
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US Embassy Issues Alert Urging Americans to Leave Iran
The U.S. virtual embassy urged citizens to consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey, but said it cannot guarantee their safety.
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Bessent: Iranian Leadership Wiring Money Out ‘Like Crazy’
The end of Iran’s Islamic leadership may be near, the Treasury Secretary tells senators.
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Iranian Forces Seize 2 Fuel Vessels in Persian Gulf, State Media Says
The maritime incident comes as U.S. and Iranian delegations are set to hold talks in Oman, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
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Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
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First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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