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Washington Shifts Focus Toward Economic Pressure and Securing Energy Flows
21
Aug

Washington Shifts Focus Toward Economic Pressure and Securing Energy Flows

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Washington’s strategy toward Iran has entered a new phase, with the United States shifting its focus toward economic pressure and securing global energy supplies. Vance said the U.S. military campaign had significantly weakened Iran’s conventional military capabilities, damaged its nuclear programme and sharply reduced what he described as the […]

Vice President Says Iran's Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened
10
Aug

Vice President Says Iran’s Military Capabilities Have Been Significantly Weakened

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States has destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme and significantly weakened the country’s military capabilities. In a recent interview, Vance said U.S. military operations had also destroyed what he described as Iran’s conventional military capabilities and substantially reduced its asymmetric military capabilities. The Vice President said Washington is now […]

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Making Strong Progress 
05
Aug

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Making Strong Progress 

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President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]

Iraqi Court Upholds Christian Woman's Right To Identify Her Faith 
04
Aug

Iraqi Court Upholds Christian Woman’s Right To Identify Her Faith 

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Iraq’s highest appellate court has upheld a landmark ruling recognising a Christian woman’s right to be officially identified as a follower of Jesus Christ rather than being classified as Muslim in state records. The case challenged Article 26(2) of Iraq’s National Card Law, which automatically assigns the religion of Islam to minor children whenever one […]

Treasury Secretary Says Agreement With Iran Could Come Within Days
04
Aug

Treasury Secretary Says Agreement With Iran Could Come Within Days

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The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]

President Trump Announces ‘Historic’ Gaza Disarmament Framework
01
Aug

Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Breakthrough

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Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a 15-point draft roadmap outlining a phased disarmament process and the transfer of civil governance in the Gaza Strip to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The framework was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Gaza Board of Peace as part of […]

President Trump Announces ‘Historic’ Gaza Disarmament Framework
31
Jul

President Trump Announces ‘Historic’ Gaza Disarmament Framework

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Mediators Begin 14-Day Process to Finalise Implementation U.S. President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached what he described as a “historic” agreement with Hamas and other Palestinian armed factions on a framework for phased disarmament in the Gaza Strip. The proposed agreement establishes a 14 day negotiation period to finalise implementation details. […]

Trump Says Talks With Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Were Positive 
29
Jul

Trump Says Talks With Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Were Positive 

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U.S. President Highlights Meetings With Ukrainian and Israeli Leaders Discussions Focus on Key International Issues U.S. President Donald Trump has described his recent meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as positive. Speaking late on Tuesday, President Trump said both meetings were constructive, signalling continued engagement with the leaders of […]

Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Testing U.S. Under Trump 
29
Jul

Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Testing U.S. Under Trump 

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Israeli Prime Minister Says Tehran Must Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons Remarks Come Amid Continued Regional Tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that some figures in Iran believe they can still “play America,” while others view U.S. President Donald Trump as too tough to confront. Netanyahu said that, ultimately, it is Israel’s determination that […]

Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation
27
Jul

Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation

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Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation Officials Express Cautious Optimism Over Broader Negotiations The United States and Iran say diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum after nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions that threatened to push the region toward a wider conflict. Officials from both sides have described recent indirect talks […]