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With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly

With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump is expected to make his case for keeping pressure on Iran on…
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker

Iranian maritime officials have approved the Stena Impero, a Swedish tanker sailing under the British flag, to exit Iranian waters after…
Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM

Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz launched negotiations on Monday over a proposed Israeli…
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on…
Trump says Rouhani meeting not scheduled as speculation swirls

Trump says Rouhani meeting not scheduled as speculation swirls

US President Donald Trump said Monday he could not rule out a meeting with Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani at the…
Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says

Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday new US sanctions, under which Iran’s central bank was blacklisted…
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record

Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record

GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities

NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK…
At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds

At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds

Iran has often commanded center stage at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, turning the organization’s headquarters into an…
Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu

Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Arab-dominated Joint List party moved on Sunday to back the center-left bloc of Benny Gantz, who…
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