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In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
Middle East

In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran…
Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
Middle East

Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a rare address to the UN General Assembly on…
Arms depot of Iran-backed Hezbollah explodes in Lebanon, source says
Middle East

Arms depot of Iran-backed Hezbollah explodes in Lebanon, source says

BEIRUT (Reuters) – An arms depot of the Iran-backed Shi’ite Muslim group Hezbollah exploded in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, a…
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
Middle East

Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s president…
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
Middle East

US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its…
Bahrain says it broke up militant attack plot in early 2020
Middle East

Bahrain says it broke up militant attack plot in early 2020

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Monday it broke up a plot by militants backed by Iran earlier…
Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US
Middle East

Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the US

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Iranian rial fell to a record low against the US dollar on the unofficial market on…
UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’
Middle East

UN chief says no action on UN Iran sanctions due to ‘uncertainty’

NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action…
Iran vows ‘hit’ on all involved in US killing of top general
Middle East

Iran vows ‘hit’ on all involved in US killing of top general

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The chief of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Saturday to go after everyone who had a…
In bumpy UN dealings, Trump found backing on North Korea, isolation on Iran
World

In bumpy UN dealings, Trump found backing on North Korea, isolation on Iran

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Though famously skeptical of the United Nations, US President Donald Trump harnessed its collective power to…
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