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Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
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Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
Middle East

Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s telecommunications minister announced on Sunday that the country has defused a second cyberattack in less…
Hezbollah wants everyone in Lebanon government, insists on FPM
Middle East

Hezbollah wants everyone in Lebanon government, insists on FPM

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Friday the next government must bring together all sides so that it can…
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
Middle East

City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Several international aid groups warned on Thursday that the flashpoint Yemeni city at the heart of…
Saudi prince’s ambitions hinge on triumphant Aramco sale
Middle East

Saudi prince’s ambitions hinge on triumphant Aramco sale

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia is expected to set a new record for the largest stock flotation in…
Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations
Middle East

Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is ready for more prisoner swaps with the United States, the Cabinet spokesman said Monday…
Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist US sanctions by curbing oil dependence
Middle East

Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist US sanctions by curbing oil dependence

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presented a draft state budget of about $39 billion to parliament on Sunday,…
United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation
Middle East

United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation

DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States and Iran swapped prisoners – a Chinese-American detained for three years on spying charges…
US military has enough capability in Middle East for now: Esper
Middle East

US military has enough capability in Middle East for now: Esper

SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday he believed the US military had sufficient…
Iraq cleric calls for new premier without foreign influence
Middle East

Iraq cleric calls for new premier without foreign influence

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s highest Shia religious authority called on Friday for the formation of a new government within the…
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