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Live Updates: U.N. agency pushes for access to key Iran nuclear site as Trump says deal to end war unnecessary
The United Nations nuclear watchdog agency is “increasingly concerned” about its lack of access to an underground Iranian…
The U.S. and Iran are at war. But ICE is still working with Tehran on deportations
Mohammadjamal Azizi, an Iranian refugee living in Tujunga, panicked when his wife called him last month about a…
Russia attacks Ukraine hours after Abu Dhabi peace talks end – POLITICO
The mutual attacks came hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded another round of trilateral peace talks, mediated by…
Trump and Netanyahu call descended into ‘shouting match from hell’ in clash over Iran war
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Zelenskyy tells Europe to hurry up and pick a rep for peace talks with Russia – POLITICO
With Europe set to take on a more important role in talks with Russia and the United States,…
‘America did not start this’: Trump defends war with Iran
Trump says US did not start Iran war, vows ‘total victory’ US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local…
Trump, Netanyahu Have ‘Shouting Match From Hell’ Over Iran: Report
Weekend diplomacy between Washington and Jerusalem reportedly spiraled into what one source called “a shouting match from…
U.S. Midterm Elections and Israel: How Netanyahu Lost His Bet on Trump
While Israelis were still coming to terms with the uncertain outcome of their own Oct. 27 elections, U.S.…
Who Will Control the Strait of Hormuz Post-Iran War?
With the prospect of renewed war in Iran seemingly off the table for now, and given the Trump…
Iran War Updates: Iran vows not to part with “single particle of enriched nuclear material” as standoff continues
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U.S. Midterm Elections and Israel: How Netanyahu Lost His Bet on Trump
While Israelis were still coming to terms with the uncertain outcome of their own Oct. 27 elections, U.S.…