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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 Non-Essential Personnel Back From Lebanon Embassy
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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Trump Says Next 10 Days Could Decide Fate of Iran Talks
Noting the June U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump said the United States may ‘have to take it a step further’ if Iran does not agree to a deal.
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Minister Confirms ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children Still Hold Australian Passports
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the passports were issued through ‘automatic processes,’ as the opposition pushes for tougher action.
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Trump to Host Representatives From More Than 40 Countries in First Board of Peace Meeting
The president announced that member nations will pledge a combined $5 billion towards Gaza reconstruction and aid at the group’s first meeting on Thursday.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
Diego Garcia has served as a key hub for U.S. and UK military operations in the Indian Ocean for decades.
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Vance Says Iran Is Ignoring US Red Lines in Talks, Military Option Still on Table
‘The president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end,’ Vance said.
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Home Affairs Minister Temporarily Blocks 1 Member of ‘ISIS Bride’ Party From Returning
Tony Burke says security agencies advised one order, but ‘have not provided advice’ on whether others meet the legal threshold for exclusion.
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Trump’s Board of Peace to Host Inaugural Meeting of Member States: What to Know
Member nations have pledged more than $5 billion toward Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, including committing thousands of personnel to security.
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Iran Says Agreement on ‘Guiding Principles’ Reached During Geneva Talks With US
Delegations from Washington and Tehran are with officials in the Omani Embassy in the Swiss city for negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
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Albanese Says Australia Won’t Repatriate 34 ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children From Syria
‘These are people who went overseas supporting Islamic State, and went there to provide support for people who basically want a caliphate,’ said Albanese.
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Trump Says He Will Be ‘Involved Indirectly’ in US–Iran Talks
‘I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
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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 Non-Essential Personnel Back From Lebanon Embassy
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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Trump Says Next 10 Days Could Decide Fate of Iran Talks
Noting the June U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump said the United States may ‘have to take it a step further’ if Iran does not agree to a deal.
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Minister Confirms ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children Still Hold Australian Passports
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the passports were issued through ‘automatic processes,’ as the opposition pushes for tougher action.
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Trump to Host Representatives From More Than 40 Countries in First Board of Peace Meeting
The president announced that member nations will pledge a combined $5 billion towards Gaza reconstruction and aid at the group’s first meeting on Thursday.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
Diego Garcia has served as a key hub for U.S. and UK military operations in the Indian Ocean for decades.
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Vance Says Iran Is Ignoring US Red Lines in Talks, Military Option Still on Table
‘The president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end,’ Vance said.
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Home Affairs Minister Temporarily Blocks 1 Member of ‘ISIS Bride’ Party From Returning
Tony Burke says security agencies advised one order, but ‘have not provided advice’ on whether others meet the legal threshold for exclusion.
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Trump’s Board of Peace to Host Inaugural Meeting of Member States: What to Know
Member nations have pledged more than $5 billion toward Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, including committing thousands of personnel to security.
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Iran Says Agreement on ‘Guiding Principles’ Reached During Geneva Talks With US
Delegations from Washington and Tehran are with officials in the Omani Embassy in the Swiss city for negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
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Albanese Says Australia Won’t Repatriate 34 ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children From Syria
‘These are people who went overseas supporting Islamic State, and went there to provide support for people who basically want a caliphate,’ said Albanese.
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Trump Says He Will Be ‘Involved Indirectly’ in US–Iran Talks
‘I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
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