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Elizabeth Hagedorn

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Trump says Iran war to end 'very soon' as oil prices soar

He also said the military campaign in Iran would "go further" despite "achieving major strides."

09.03.2026 1

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State Department urges Americans in Middle East to leave immediately

The latest travel advisory applies to nearly the entire region and comes as the US Embassy in Jordan evacuated all personnel due to an unspecified...

03.03.2026 10

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Trump pledges 'whatever it takes,' signals Iran war could last weeks

President Donald Trump said the US military projected the war would last four to five weeks, though it has the capacity "to go far longer."

02.03.2026 10

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Trump pledges 'whatever it takes' as Iran war could last weeks

President Donald Trump said the US military projected the war would last four to five weeks, though it has the capacity "to go far longer."

02.03.2026 8

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US officials blame strikes on Iran's 'stall tactics' in nuclear talks

"They were not serious about doing a deal," a senior Trump administration official said.

01.03.2026 10

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US officials blame strikes on Iran's 'games, tricks, stall tactics' in nuclear talks

"They were not serious about doing a deal," a senior Trump administration official said.

01.03.2026 6

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US, Iran resume nuclear talks as Trump ratchets up war threats

Negotiations are underway in the Swiss city days after President Donald Trump sought to build a case for war with Iran.

26.02.2026 9

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Iran's FM says US didn’t demand zero enrichment in nuclear talks

The top Iranian diplomat said the two sides have instead discussed “confidence-building measures" related to its nuclear program.

20.02.2026 10

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Billions pledged, but Hamas' grip clouds Trump’s Gaza plan

The Board of Peace is touting new aid and military commitments, but will they make a difference if Hamas still holds the guns in Gaza?

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Trump touts pledges of troops, billions for Gaza at Board of Peace summit

As the board meets for the first time, questions hang over Gaza’s ceasefire, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli...

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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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Iran FM says agreement on 'guiding principles' reached in talks with US

The latest round of negotiations came after President Donald Trump warned of potential consequences for Iran should no agreement be reached.

17.02.2026 8

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Netanyahu 'skeptical' as Trump doubles down on Iran diplomacy

President Trump says he’d prefer a deal but warns of "traumatic” consequences for Iran if diplomacy fails.

13.02.2026 10

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Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel seeks to shape Iran talks

The Israeli premier is in Washington to push Israel’s concerns over US-Iran negotiations and discuss Gaza.

11.02.2026 2

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US sanctions Hezbollah-linked gold exchange, Iran-tied shipping network

The move comes as the United States pursues a deal with Iran that would curb its support for Hezbollah and other regional militias.

10.02.2026 1

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France and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defence

PARIS, Feb 6 (Reuters) - France and Bahrain have signed a bilateral deal on defence which includes strategic information sharing, the office of French...

06.02.2026 5

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Iranian FM says US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman 'a good start'

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, said the two sides agreed to continue talks but would first consult with their capitals.

06.02.2026 5

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Trump says Iran's Khamenei should be 'very worried'

The comments came as planned US-Iran talks appeared in jeopardy after Tehran demanded to move the venue, narrow the agenda and exclude regional...

05.02.2026 6

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Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table

MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that a proposal to remove uranium from Iran as part of a deal to ease U.S....

04.02.2026 6

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Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to diversify trade ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to kick off a Gulf tour as the biggest EU economy seeks to diversify its key...

04.02.2026 6

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Rubio says talks with Iran must address missiles, proxies 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says nuclear talks with Iran must include the country’s ballistic missile programs and support for proxy groups.

04.02.2026 8

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US-Iran talks uncertain as Tehran pushes to sideline regional countries

Iran is also pushing to move the negotiations to Oman and to exclude its missile program from the talks.

04.02.2026 9

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'He probably would've survived': Iran targeting hospitals in crackdown

Hospitals are no longer places of safety as Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests impacts all aspects of life, rights groups say, with...

30.01.2026 5

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Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains

Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said now faces the threat of landslides, after record...

30.01.2026 5

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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury Dept website says

WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday issued fresh Iran and counter terrorism-related sanctions, targeting seven Iranian...

30.01.2026 5

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UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran‑aligned Houthi paramilitary has removed critical telecommunications equipment belonging...

30.01.2026 7

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US sanctions Iranian officials over protest crackdown, IRGC funding

The Treasury Department also blacklisted an investor accused of embezzling billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenue.

30.01.2026 5

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Iran resists US demands for nuclear talks despite Trump warning

As Iran balks at US demands and Trump dispatches military assets to the region, a nuclear deal remains out of reach.

30.01.2026 30

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Israeli president to meet Bondi Beach shooting families during Australia trip

TEL AVIV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog will meet the families of victims of the Bondi Beach shooting and members of the...

27.01.2026 3

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EU expected to approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown

BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under its human rights rules this week but is not...

27.01.2026 4

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Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says

By Pesha MagidJERUSALEM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Israel has cleared land in southern Gaza for the construction of a camp for Palestinians potentially ...

27.01.2026 10

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‘Very bad choice’: Trump threatens to cut Iraq aid if Maliki returns as PM

Trump warned the US would “no longer help Iraq” if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki returns, saying his previous leadership brought chaos and...

27.01.2026 4

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Syria's Sharaa to meet Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, Syria TV says

Jan 26 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Moscow, pro-government Syria TV...

27.01.2026 10

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Trump says Iran seeks deal as US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East

Iranian officials have signaled they are open to nuclear talks but unwilling to compromise on enrichment.

27.01.2026 10

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Trump's Board of Peace faces first test: Disarming Hamas

President Donald Trump’s plan for a Gaza Strip lined with beachfront resorts and glitzy high-rises hinges on Hamas' disarmament.

23.01.2026 10

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Trump launches Board of Peace: We can do 'whatever we want'

President Donald Trump pledged Gaza will be "beautifully rebuilt” as his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, laid out a multi-year redevelopment and...

22.01.2026 10

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Trump praises Syria's Sharaa after truce reached with SDF

The Trump administration’s Syria envoy said Tuesday that Washington believed Damascus could handle the country’s continued fight against ISIS,...

21.01.2026 7

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Trump tempers threats, 'thanks' Iran for halting protester executions

President Trump said the canceled Iranian executions “had a big impact” on his decision-making regarding a military response.

17.01.2026 10

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Syrian army tells civilians to stay away from Kurdish positions east of Aleppo

Syria's army told civilians to stay away from Kurdish military positions east of second city Aleppo on Wednesday, after it moved reinforcements to...

14.01.2026 20

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US announces launch of phase two of Gaza plan, says Witkoff

Jan 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launch of phase two of the plan to end the...

14.01.2026 8

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US to launch Gaza governance plan amid Hamas disarmament doubts

US envoy Steve Witkoff warned that Hamas' failure to comply with the plan's next phase would "bring serious consequences."

14.01.2026 7

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Trump rejects talks with Iran as protest deaths mount

President Trump urged Iranian anti-government protesters to hold the line while promising unspecified US assistance.

13.01.2026 20

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Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House

US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said Monday, adding that people were...

13.01.2026 10

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Iran dangles diplomacy as Trump weighs strikes amid protests

Despite the outreach, Iran doesn't appear willing to abandon its red lines in talks with the United States.

13.01.2026 10

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As Iran protests swell, Trump's messages mixed on US intervention

President Trump attributed the scores of protester deaths to stampedes, even as videos show Iranian security forces are firing on protesters.

10.01.2026 10

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As Iran protests swell, Trump's messages mixed on US intervention

President Trump attributed the scores of protester deaths to stampedes, even as videos show Iranian security forces are firing on protesters.

10.01.2026 4

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Rubio hints US could accept Hamas keeping small arms

The top US diplomat told Al-Monitor the focus of disarmament should be on the "weaponries or capabilities" that Hamas would need to threaten Israel.

20.12.2025 9

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US eyes embassy reopening, Syria’s terror delisting after Caesar repeal

The Caesar Act's repeal opens the door to improved US-Syria diplomatic and economic ties, but questions remain about embassy operations and lingering...

19.12.2025 7

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Qatar’s prime minister meets US officials as Gaza plan stalls 

Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as questions mount over Hamas' disarmament and the role of international troops in post-war Gaza.

17.12.2025 2

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Cyprus weighs joining Gaza force but 'not enough clarity' on mission, FM says

Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos also discussed using his country's maritime aid corridor to support Gaza's reconstruction.

12.12.2025 8

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