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Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
Middle East

Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar

BAGHDAD (AP) — As the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East,…
US puts sanctions on N.Korea hacking groups behind major thefts
World

US puts sanctions on N.Korea hacking groups behind major thefts

The US Treasury on Friday placed sanctions on three North Korea government-sponsored hacking operations which it said were behind the…
Israeli leader calls for more pressure on Iran, not talks
Middle East

Israeli leader calls for more pressure on Iran, not talks

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister says now is the time to ratchet up pressure on Iran and not the…
Syrian pound falls to record low as economy hit by sanctions: dealers
Economy

Syrian pound falls to record low as economy hit by sanctions: dealers

BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian pound fell to a record low on the black market, driven down by lack of…
New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran
Middle East

New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As the U.S. tries a new way to protect shipping across the Persian Gulf…
Iran oil tanker pursued by US turns off tracker near Syria
Middle East

Iran oil tanker pursued by US turns off tracker near Syria

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian oil tanker pursued by the U.S. turned off its tracking beacon, leading…
Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms
Middle East

Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will “take a strong step” away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if…
Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal
Middle East

Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran’s supreme leader will not meet President Donald…
Iranian president: First lift sanctions, then let’s talk
Middle East

Iranian president: First lift sanctions, then let’s talk

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president back-pedaled Tuesday on possible talks with Donald Trump, saying the U.S. president must first…
Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency
Middle East

Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president sent a bill to parliament Wednesday that would cut four zeroes from the value…
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