President Donald Trump, shifting his tone yet again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to “give away” a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran.
Trump, who is considering strikes on the Islamic republic,…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Israel conducting ‘gradual de facto annexation’ of W.Bank: UN official
A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to “gradual de facto annexation.”
Since last week, Israel has approved a series of initiatives…
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Source tells ‘Post’ US likely to attack Iran, but not yet
The United States is likely to attack Iran eventually but not necessarily in the coming days, despite the spike in global media “noise” surrounding the conflict, The Jerusalem Post has learned.Rather, many of the latest reports are viewed by…
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US withdrawing all forces from Syria, WSJ reports
Feb 18 (Reuters) – The United States is in the process of withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing three U.S. officials.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Last…
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Iran issues NOTAM over planned rocket launches on Thursday, US FAA says
The NOTAM is issued for areas across southern Iran from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT on Thursday.
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Iran officials, telecom leaders, restricted from US visas
The United States is imposing visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecommunications industry leaders, the State Department said on Wednesday, in the latest such move against Tehran. At the end of January, the State Department…
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White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be “wise” to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.
The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after Trump…
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US aims to weaken Iran, not change regime, says Marom
The US is not aiming to bring about regime change in Iran, but to weaken the Islamic Regime via airstrikes, former Israel Navy chief V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer “Chayni” Marom told 104.5FM on Wednesday.Israel’s interest in Iran is more focused, Marom…
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Hopes for nuclear deal fade as US, Iran cling to red lines
President Trump is unlikely to approve a limited nuclear agreement that would invite comparisons to the 2015 deal he once scorned.
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Turkey detains 88 suspects linked to Gülen movement
Turkish authorities on Tuesday carried out nationwide detention operations targeting alleged members of the Gülen movement, associated with carrying out a failed coup. A total of 88 suspects were taken into custody in two separate…
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