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Iranian vessels come dangerously close to American military ships: US military
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Iranian vessels come dangerously close to American military ships: US military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Eleven vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came dangerously close to US Navy and…
Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions
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Virus becomes latest battle between Iran, US amid tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Even as both face the same invisible enemy in the coronavirus pandemic, Iran and…
Threat from Iran to US forces in Iraq remains ‘significant’: senior US diplomat
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Threat from Iran to US forces in Iraq remains ‘significant’: senior US diplomat

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Iranian-backed militia pose a “significant” threat to US forces in Iraq, the State Department’s top diplomat for…
Iran presses for IMF loan; some business to stay shut despite easing
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Iran presses for IMF loan; some business to stay shut despite easing

DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani pressed harder on Wednesday for a US$5 billion emergency IMF loan Iran has sought…
Iran will never ask US for coronavirus help: official
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Iran will never ask US for coronavirus help: official

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran will never ask the United States for help in the fight against the new coronavirus, Foreign…
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
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US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday renewed several waivers on U.S. sanctions against Iran, allowing Russian, European and…
U.S. to Iran: Coronavirus won’t save you from sanctions
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U.S. to Iran: Coronavirus won’t save you from sanctions

WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) — The United States sent Iran a blunt message this week: the spread of the coronavirus will not…
Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations
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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…
Iran ratchets up nuclear tensions with enrichment plan
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Iran ratchets up nuclear tensions with enrichment plan

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it will boost its uranium enrichment in a few hours above a cap…
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
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US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops

BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…
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