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Former chief of staff Kelly rejects Trump North Korea approach as futile: report

Feb 13, 2020

President Donald Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly has dismissed the U.S. president's unprecedented engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as futile, saying he had never believed North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons and Pyongyang had played the United States to its benefit.

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Iranians feel strain of turmoil and sanctions

Feb 10, 2020

On a crisp winter's day the snow glistens on the mountains above Tehran, but the mood is as heavy as the pall of pollution that often shrouds Iran's capital.

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Biden mocks Buttigieg's mayoral accomplishments in new campaign ad

Feb 08, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign team is out with a new ad, and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg probably won't like it. Biden clearly isn't a fan of Buttigieg going after his record vice president, even daring his younger competitor to openly call the Obama administration a failure.

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China Says India Can’t Build An Effective Missile Defense System

Feb 04, 2020

China is indisputably more powerful, with a larger economy and a military that is rapidly procuring advanced conventional and nuclear weapons.

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The Five Big Flashpoints in Boris Johnson’s Battle With Brussels

Jan 28, 2020

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U.S. renews waivers on Iran nuclear work, sanctions Iran's top nuclear official

Jan 30, 2020

WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Thursday said it will allow Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue work at Iranian nuclear sites to make it harder for that country to develop a nuclear weapon, drawing ire from Iran hawk Republicans.

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U.S. to renew waivers on Iran nuclear work, sanction nuclear organization: sources

Jan 30, 2020

WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) - The United States will allow Russian, Chinese and European firms to continue work at Iranian nuclear sites to make it harder for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, but will impose sanctions on its nuclear entity and top official, sources said on Thursday.

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U.S. Military Sends Furlough Warnings to Civilian Korean Staff

Jan 28, 2020

U.S. Military Sends Furlough Warnings to Civilian Korean Staff

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Don't scrap imperfect Iran deal before we have a better one, Merkel says

Jan 23, 2020

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned against prematurely scrapping an international nuclear deal with Iran, saying that it would be wrong to abandon an "imperfect" deal with nothing better in place.

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North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames 'brutal' U.S. sanctions

Jan 21, 2020

North Korea said on Tuesday it was no longer bound by commitments to halt nuclear and missile testing, blaming the United States' failure to meet a year-end deadline for nuclear talks and "brutal and inhumane" U.S. sanctions.

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Menendez and Graham Partner Up to Craft a New Iran Deal

Jan 22, 2020

Menendez and Graham Partner Up to Craft a New Iran Deal

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Iran Could Still Strike Back at the U.S

Jan 20, 2020

How might Iran respond to the death of Qasem Soleimani? Ever since the Trump administration’s January 3 killing of Soleimani, the Islamic Republic’s top military commander, that question has been on the mind of policymakers in Washington and the American public at large.

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UK's Johnson, France's Macron reiterate commitment to Iran nuclear deal

Jan 19, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated their commitment on Sunday to the Iran nuclear deal and agreed a long-term framework was needed, Downing Street said on Sunday.

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Cut off from family, unable to travel: how US sanctions punish Iranian Americans

Jan 19, 2020

As penalties create hardship for Iran’s residents, Iranians in US also suffer consequences: ‘The sanctions are still chasing me’Following the US assassination of a top Iranian general earlier this month and Iranian airstrikes against US military bases in Iraq, Donald Trump once again imposed biting sanctions against the regime in Tehran.

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Trump threatened 25% tariffs on European cars if Britain, Germany and France didn't put Iran on notice

Jan 17, 2020

The Trump administration warned European officials in three countries that if they didn't put Iran on notice about nuclear deal violations, the US government would slap a 25% tariff on all European cars.

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Putin’s Power Play: Shuffle the Cabinet But Keep Command

Jan 15, 2020

MOSCOW—During his annual state of the nation address to the Russian parliament on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said repeatedly that the Russian people expect changes, and the one announced less than three hours later—described on Kommersant FM radio as “Operation Successor”—seemed to throw a lot of cards up in the air.

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Trump threatened UK with 25% car tariffs unless it agreed to accuse Iran of breaking nuclear deal

Jan 16, 2020

Donald Trump threatened the UK with a 25 per cent tariff on its cars unless the British government officially accused Iran of breaking the 2015 nuclear deal, it has been reported.

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Iran warning puts thousands of European troops in spotlight

Jan 15, 2020

A warning by Iran's president that European forces in the Middle East could be at risk if their nations join the U.S. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic puts a focus on thousands of foreign troops in the region.

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Europe Turns Up Heat on Iran in Bid to Save Nuclear Accord

Jan 14, 2020

(Bloomberg) -- European nations insist they still want to save the Iran nuclear deal, but to do that they now need to turn up the pressure on Tehran.

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Warren and Biden Skirmish Over U.S. Troops in Middle East

Jan 14, 2020

Warren and Biden Skirmish Over U.S. Troops in Middle East

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Iran President Suggests Western Troops ‘Could Be in Danger’ over Threats to Nuclear Deal

Jan 15, 2020

Iran President Suggests Western Troops ‘Could Be in Danger’ over Threats to Nuclear Deal

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New protests as Iran makes first arrests over downed airliner

Jan 14, 2020

Iran announced Tuesday its first arrests over the accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger jet, as protesters vented their anger over the catastrophic blunder for a fourth consecutive day.

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Pompeo sees Japan, SKorea FMs as new sanctions hit NKorea

Jan 14, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Tuesday with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts to discuss stalled nuclear talks with North Korea and stress the importance of America's relationship with both countries.

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Inter-Korean projects could help ease sanctions on North: South Korea's Moon

Jan 13, 2020

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday it was too early to be pessimistic about stalled denuclearization dialogue between the United States and North Korea, and that inter-Korean cooperation could help ease the way for sanctions to be lifted.

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European leaders issue defiant support for Iran nuclear deal after Trump tells them to drop 'foolish' agreement

Jan 13, 2020

France, Germany, and the UK issued bullish support for the Iran nuclear deal despite President Donald Trump telling them to walk away from it.

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Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to stick to 2015 nuclear deal

Jan 12, 2020

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday called in a joint statement on Iran to return to full compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and refrain from further violence.

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British ambassador to Iran arrested and held for several hours in Tehran after attending vigil

Jan 11, 2020

Britain’s ambassador to Iran, Rob Macaire, has been arrested and held for several hours after attending a vigil for the victims of the Ukraine plane crash which turned into demonstration.

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Trump calls for new nuclear deal with Iran

Jan 08, 2020

President Trump is completely, totally done with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action — and he wants the rest of the world to be as well.

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Iran fires 22 missiles at US targets in Iraq in retaliation for killing of Qassim Soleimani

Jan 08, 2020

Iran has vowed to expel US forces from the region after it launched a wave of missile strikes on two bases in Iraq hosting American forces.

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Former Obama aides scoff at Trump's suggestion that their diplomatic efforts led to Iran crisis

Jan 08, 2020

President Trump finally spoke to the public Wednesday about the situation in Iran and where his administration plans to go from here. While doing so, he took the opportunity to criticize his predecessor's Iran strategy, claiming the missiles fired at U.S.

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Donald Trump Urges UK To Abandon Iran Nuclear Deal In Aftermath Of Missile Strikes

Jan 08, 2020

Donald Trump has called on the UK and other allies to abandon the Iran nuclear deal as he spoke in the aftermath of missile attacks on military bases housing American troops in Iraq.

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Iran Launches Missiles At US Forces In Iraq But Donald Trump Says 'All Is Well!'

Jan 08, 2020

LATEST:Iran launches 15 missiles at US-led forces stationed in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of Qassem SoleimaniNo confirmed casualties at this timePresident Trump tweets to say “assessment of casualties and damage taking place” but adds: “So far, so good!”But one report on Iranian state television claims – without evidence – 80 “American terrorists” had been killed and US helicopters and military equipment damagedIranian officials say retaliatory strikes have “concluded”, adding Tehran did not want a war UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab urges Iran not to carry out further “reckless and dangerous” attackIn what appears at this time to be an unrelated incident, a Ukrainian passenger plane has crashed shortly after taking off from an airport in Iran killing all 176 people on board. Iran has carried out its promised “severe revenge” for the killing of Qassem Soleimani last week, by launching missiles at US-led forces stationed at two military bases in Iraq.

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Iran has offered Trump an 'off-ramp' from war, and there's growing speculation he might take it

Jan 08, 2020

Fears (and in some quarters, hopes) that self-styled "counterpuncher" President Trump would effectively declare war on Iran after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at Iraqi military bases housing U.S.

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Iran Strikes Back At US With Missile Attack At Bases In Iraq

Jan 07, 2020

Iran has struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops in Iraq.

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Iran Latest: ‘At least 50 Mourners Dead After Stampede’ At Funeral Of Qassem Soleimani

Jan 07, 2020

At least 50 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for an Iranian general killed in a US air strike, Iran state TV has said.

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Iran Latest: ‘40 Mourners Dead After Stampede’ At Funeral Of Qassem Soleimani

Jan 07, 2020

Forty people have been killed and hundreds injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for an Iranian general killed in a US air strike, Iran state TV has said.

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Iran Latest: ‘32 Mourners Dead After Stampede’ At Funeral Of Qassem Soleimani

Jan 07, 2020

Thirty-two people have been killed and 190 injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for an Iranian general killed in a US air strike, Iran state TV has said.

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Iran news – live: Tehran abandons 2015 nuclear deal as Boris Johnson finally breaks silence over Soleimani killing, saying 'we will not lament his death'

Jan 05, 2020

Donald Trump has prompted further condemnation after he threatened to strike 52 targets, some apparently civilian sites, if Iran retaliates over the US assassination of military commander Qassem Soleimani.

Since 1979, no one in the United States has figured out a good way to handle the regime in Tehran.

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'35 Mourners Dead After Stampede Breaks Out' At Funeral Of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

Jan 07, 2020

Thirty-five people have been killed and 48 injured in a stampede that erupted at a funeral procession for an Iranian general killed in a US air strike, Iran state TV has said.

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Iran general replacing Soleimani vows revenge for US killing

Jan 05, 2020

Iran general replacing Soleimani vows revenge for US killing

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U.S.-EU Trade Talks Vexed by Drums of a Real War

Jan 06, 2020

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Qassem Soleimani Funeral: Huge Crowds Mourn Commander Killed In US Air Strike

Jan 05, 2020

Huge crowds of mourners have lined the streets of two major Iranian cities for the the funeral of top military general Qassem Soleimani.

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Iraq wants foreign troops out after air strike; Trump threatens sanctions

Jan 05, 2020

BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq's parliament called on Sunday for U.S. and other foreign troops to leave as a backlash grows against the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general, and President Donald Trump doubled down on threats to target Iranian cultural sites if Tehran retaliates.

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Biden Defends Foreign Policy Record Amid Trump Iran Threats

Jan 05, 2020

(Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden defended his foreign policy record as he campaigns on the argument that he’s best suited to be commander-in-chief amid President Donald Trump’s escalating threats against Iran.

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Iran's plans to leave nuclear deal might not be as dramatic as they sound

Jan 05, 2020

Things are happening quickly in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to kill Iranian Maj.

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Pompeo scrambles to defend Trump claim killing Suleimani will save US lives

Jan 05, 2020

* Secretary of state attempts to defend legality of air strike * Pete Buttigieg: ‘Pompeo did not prove strike prevented attack’The Trump administration was scrambling on Sunday to justify its claim that the killing of Iran’s most powerful general was about stopping a war rather than starting one, as tensions spiralled by the hour.Amid growing scepticism over the intelligence behind the lethal strike against Qassem Suleimani, the US president and Iranian officials hurled increasingly dire warnings at each other.

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Iran steps back further from nuclear deal, says no limits on enrichment: TV

Jan 05, 2020

Iran said on Sunday it would further roll back its commitments to a 2015 nuclear deal with six major powers, by enriching uranium without restrictions, but Tehran will continue to cooperate with the U.

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Iran Abandons Nuclear Deal And Removes Limits On Enriching Uranium After General's Death In US Airstrike

Jan 05, 2020

Iran has said it will no longer abide by any of the limits of its unravelling 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after a US air strike killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.

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In Pictures: Huge Crowds Mourn Qassem Soleimani Killed In US Drone Strike

Jan 05, 2020

Huge crowds of mourners have lined the streets of two major Iranian cities for the the funeral of top military general Qassem Soleimani.

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