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Concerns That Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Circumventing Australian Sanctions: Senate Inquiry
‘Sanctioning is really a symbolic act, if we’re not actually taking measures to enforce those sanctions,’ said former hostage Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
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Congressional Democrats Vow to Force War Powers Votes on Iran
Democrats are preparing to bring War Powers resolutions up for votes in both the House and Senate next week.
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3rd Round of US–Iran Talks End Without Breakthrough
The Iranian representative signaled Tehran’s readiness to enter another round of talks next week.
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Rubio Says Iran Poses Grave Threat to US as 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks Begin in Geneva
‘They’re not enriching right now, but they’re trying to get to the point where they ultimately can,’ Rubio said.
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Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has said it has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but denies seeking a weapon.
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US Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities Tied to Iranian Arms, Oil Industries
These new sanctions came a day before U.S. and Iranian delegations were due to meet in Geneva for a round of negotiations.
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Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US
The president made the statement during Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech to Congress.
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CIA Wants Potential Iranian Informants to Reach Out
Washington and Tehran remain very far apart on certain issues amid ongoing nuclear talks.
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Foreign Ministries Condemn Israeli Moves in West Bank as Effort to Consolidate Control
Israeli officials say they are simplifying land purchases and expanding regulatory oversight in the West Bank.
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Board of Peace Website Launched as Director Mladenov Meets EU Foreign Policy Chief
The Board of Peace is part of phase two of a US-backed agreement between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
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Oman Says 3rd Round of Talks Between US, Iran to Take Place Thursday
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said talks would reconvene ‘with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.’
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US Orders Nonessential Personnel Back From Embassy in Lebanon
The move comes at a moment of mounting tensions between Iran and the United States, as Iranian leaders have threatened a regional conflict if attacked.
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Witkoff Confirms Trump’s Red Lines for Iran as US Military Buildup Expands
The special envoy said zero uranium enrichment will remain a red line for the Trump administration until the Iranian regime can prove that it can ‘behave.’
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US Military Amasses Strike Capabilities Near Iran—What to Know
President Donald Trump began ordering additional U.S. forces to the Middle East in January after telling Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way.’
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Trump Says 32,000 People Were Killed in Iran’s Clampdown on Protesters
Trump revealed the death toll while speaking during a press conference on Feb. 20 about the Supreme Court’s decision to rule against his tariffs.
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A United Iranian Front Against the Islamic Republic, and a Strategic Opportunity for the West
Iran’s historic Lion and Sun flag waved over massive protests around the world as Iranians took to the streets for a ‘Global Day of Action.’
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Kremlin Says All Parties in Middle East Should Show Restraint Amid Iran Talks
It comes as Trump told reporters on Thursday that the Iranian regime could face an ‘unfortunate’ outcome.
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First 5 Nations Have Pledged Troops to Gaza Peacekeeping Force
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers said he plans for 20,000 troops to fill out the peacekeeping force, with another 12,000 police to help secure Gaza.
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Reps. Massie, Khanna to Force Vote on Requiring Congressional Approval for Iran Strikes
President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if Iran doesn’t accept a new deal to curb its nuclear development.
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Concerns That Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Circumventing Australian Sanctions: Senate Inquiry
‘Sanctioning is really a symbolic act, if we’re not actually taking measures to enforce those sanctions,’ said former hostage Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
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Congressional Democrats Vow to Force War Powers Votes on Iran
Democrats are preparing to bring War Powers resolutions up for votes in both the House and Senate next week.
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3rd Round of US–Iran Talks End Without Breakthrough
The Iranian representative signaled Tehran’s readiness to enter another round of talks next week.
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Rubio Says Iran Poses Grave Threat to US as 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks Begin in Geneva
‘They’re not enriching right now, but they’re trying to get to the point where they ultimately can,’ Rubio said.
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Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran has said it has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but denies seeking a weapon.
|
US Sanctions 30 Individuals and Entities Tied to Iranian Arms, Oil Industries
These new sanctions came a day before U.S. and Iranian delegations were due to meet in Geneva for a round of negotiations.
|
Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US
The president made the statement during Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech to Congress.
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CIA Wants Potential Iranian Informants to Reach Out
Washington and Tehran remain very far apart on certain issues amid ongoing nuclear talks.
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Foreign Ministries Condemn Israeli Moves in West Bank as Effort to Consolidate Control
Israeli officials say they are simplifying land purchases and expanding regulatory oversight in the West Bank.
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Board of Peace Website Launched as Director Mladenov Meets EU Foreign Policy Chief
The Board of Peace is part of phase two of a US-backed agreement between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
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Oman Says 3rd Round of Talks Between US, Iran to Take Place Thursday
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said talks would reconvene ‘with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing the deal.’
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US Orders Nonessential Personnel Back From Embassy in Lebanon
The move comes at a moment of mounting tensions between Iran and the United States, as Iranian leaders have threatened a regional conflict if attacked.
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Witkoff Confirms Trump’s Red Lines for Iran as US Military Buildup Expands
The special envoy said zero uranium enrichment will remain a red line for the Trump administration until the Iranian regime can prove that it can ‘behave.’
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US Military Amasses Strike Capabilities Near Iran—What to Know
President Donald Trump began ordering additional U.S. forces to the Middle East in January after telling Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way.’
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Trump Says 32,000 People Were Killed in Iran’s Clampdown on Protesters
Trump revealed the death toll while speaking during a press conference on Feb. 20 about the Supreme Court’s decision to rule against his tariffs.
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A United Iranian Front Against the Islamic Republic, and a Strategic Opportunity for the West
Iran’s historic Lion and Sun flag waved over massive protests around the world as Iranians took to the streets for a ‘Global Day of Action.’
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Kremlin Says All Parties in Middle East Should Show Restraint Amid Iran Talks
It comes as Trump told reporters on Thursday that the Iranian regime could face an ‘unfortunate’ outcome.
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First 5 Nations Have Pledged Troops to Gaza Peacekeeping Force
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers said he plans for 20,000 troops to fill out the peacekeeping force, with another 12,000 police to help secure Gaza.
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Reps. Massie, Khanna to Force Vote on Requiring Congressional Approval for Iran Strikes
President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if Iran doesn’t accept a new deal to curb its nuclear development.
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