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Is Trump Preparing For a Conflict With Iran? - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:20:00 GMT

Is Trump Preparing For a Conflict With Iran?
Foreign Policy (blog)
As the assault on Raqqa — the de facto capital of the Islamic State — ramps up, U.S. special forces and their partners are clashing with Iranian-backed militias. And as the Islamic State loses ground, Iran, its proxies, and the Bashar Al-Assad regime ...


New Iran Deals for Airbus Jets Increase Pressure on Trump - New York Times Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:56:53 GMT

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New Iran Deals for Airbus Jets Increase Pressure on Trump
New York Times
If completed, the deals would further solidify Iran as a significant customer in the industry, dominated by Boeing in the United States and Airbus in Europe. Desperate to rejuvenate an aging civilian fleet hurt by years of sanctions, Iranian air ...
Iranian Airlines Agree To Buy 73 More Airbus Planes At Paris Air ShowRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

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Iran calls on Riyadh to free Saudi-detained 'fishermen' - Aljazeera.com Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:37:28 GMT

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Iran calls on Riyadh to free Saudi-detained 'fishermen'
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Iran has urged regional rival Saudi Arabia to free three Iranian fishermen, pay compensation for shooting dead a sailor and punish those behind an "irresponsible act", Fars news agency reported on Thursday. Iranian media reported last week that Saudi ...
Iran Tells Riyadh to Free Iranian Fishermen, Compensate for Death: MediaU.S. News & World Report
Iranian regime-linked media claims Israeli F16s are in Saudi ArabiaThe Times of Israel

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Iran begins exporting gas to Iraq - The Seattle Times Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:12:00 GMT

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Iran begins exporting gas to Iraq
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media are saying the country has begun exporting gas to neighboring Iraq. The Tuesday report by the semi-official Fars news agency said the exports began late Wednesday through a pipeline straight to Baghdad. According to ...
Iran agrees to start exporting gas to Iraq for $3.7 billion/yearRudaw
Iran Starts Exporting Nat Gas To IraqOilPrice.com

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Trump, New Saudi Crown Prince Share Hardline Views on Iran but Risks Abound - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 22 Jun 2017 05:05:00 GMT

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Trump, New Saudi Crown Prince Share Hardline Views on Iran but Risks Abound
U.S. News & World Report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's new crown prince and likely next king shares U.S. President Donald Trump's hawkish view of Iran, but a more confrontational approach toward Tehran carries a risk of escalation in an unstable region, current and ...
Promotion of Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman dubbed a 'soft coup' by Iranian state newsWashington Post
Iran State Media Calls Promotion of Mohammed Bin Salman a 'Soft Coup'New York Times
Hired gun: Is war with Iran now inevitable under new Saudi crown prince?RT
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UN Leader Softens His Predecessor's Criticism of Iran Missile Tests - New York Times Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:03:00 GMT

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UN Leader Softens His Predecessor's Criticism of Iran Missile Tests
New York Times
The United Nations secretary general appears to have softened his predecessor's criticism of Iran last year over its missile tests, a volatile issue in Iran's relationships with other powers, including Israel and the United States. The milder language ...


Saudi Arabia demands Qatar shut down Al-Jazeera, cut ties with Iran - The Hill Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:25:41 GMT

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Saudi Arabia demands Qatar shut down Al-Jazeera, cut ties with Iran
The Hill
Saudi Arabia and the other nations cited Qatar's relations with Iran, as well as what they say is Qatar's support for extremist groups such as Hamas, al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood. Earlier in June, President Trump blasted Qatar during a White ...
All Signs from Trump Point to a Coming Conflict with IranCommon Dreams
Arab states demand Qatar close al-Jazeera, sever Iran tiesThe Times of Israel
Iran sends 1100 tons of food to Qatar daily: reportArab News
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House Speaker Ryan backs swift action on Iran, Russia sanctions - Reuters Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:50:00 GMT

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House Speaker Ryan backs swift action on Iran, Russia sanctions
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WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday he supported efforts to quickly act on legislation to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran that passed the Senate nearly unanimously but has stalled in the House.
Senate prepares to redo Iran and Russia sanctions bill, but House action remains uncertainWashington Post
House GOP stalls on Russia, Iran economic sanctionsCBS News
US House speaker supports swift action on Iran, Russia sanctionsPress TV
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US on collision course with Syria and Iran once de facto Islamic State capital falls - Washington Post Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:43:12 GMT

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US on collision course with Syria and Iran once de facto Islamic State capital falls
Washington Post
Unprecedented recent U.S. strikes against regime and Iranian-backed militia forces have been intended as warnings to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Tehran that they will not be allowed to confront or impede the Americans and their local proxy ...
The Growing US-Iran Proxy Fight in SyriaThe Atlantic
Downing of drones in Syria threatens to draw US, Iran further into warUSA TODAY
Opinion: The US and Iran are headed for a collision in SyriaMarketWatch
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Iran to Grenfell – how a disabled migrant escaped the tower - Channel 4 News Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:25:38 GMT

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Iran to Grenfell – how a disabled migrant escaped the tower
Channel 4 News
Grenfell Tower was home to people who had come to London from all corners of the world. Mahbboubeh, from Iran, was one of them. She moved into her flat on the third floor just seven months ago and was alone when the devastating fire tore through the ...

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