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US sanctions 8 Canadian entities over alleged Iran links and money transfers

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The US Treasury has sanctioned eight Canadian entities over alleged financial dealings involving Iran. (File Photo/AFP)

The US imposed sanctions on eight Canadian entities over allegations that they enabled international transactions involving Iran. The US Treasury has sanctioned eight Canadian entities over alleged financial dealings involving Iran. (File Photo/AFP) The Treasury Department announced new penalties Friday on money services it claimed were helping Tehran and individuals with connections to the country … Read more

Stephen Miller, new chief of staff, has hardline foreign policy views on Iran, Venezuela, Greenland

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Stephen Miller, currently White House deputy chief of staff, will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump said on Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff. This comes just days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections. Stephen Miller, currently White House deputy chief of staff, will replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff. (Bloomberg) Trump praised Wiles on … Read more

US carries out new targeted strikes on Iran, targeting air defense system

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A US military drone is seen coming in for a landing. Image for representational purposes. (AFP)

President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defense system. A US military drone is seen coming in for a landing. Image for representational purposes. (AFP) Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which … Read more

US issues fresh warning for Americans across Middle East over Houthi attacks, reported Iran threats

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US security alerts dated November 7 cover 10 Middle East locations, with notices for Jerusalem and Iraq, warning Americans of possible attacks and travel disruption. (REUTERS)

US diplomatic missions and country-specific US security alert channels issued fresh warnings across the Middle East on November 7. They urged Americans to remain vigilant amid concerns over possible attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and reported Iranian efforts to target US government officials in the region. US security alerts dated November 7 cover 10 Middle … Read more

Tucker Carlson blames Iran war for Republican losses, calls it end of the Trump era and Fox News

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After Tucker Carlson said Trump’s political dominance and Fox News influence may be ending, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle called him a turncoat and rejected his foreign policy assessment.

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has declared that the political dominance of US President Donald Trump, along with the influence of Fox News, may be coming to an end following a major Democratic victory in the midterm elections. After Tucker Carlson said Trump’s political dominance and Fox News influence may be ending, White House spokesperson Davis … Read more

AP Exclusive: Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war

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AP Exclusive: Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents obtained by The Associated Press show. AP Exclusive: Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war The court documents unsealed Thursday show the Republican administration as recently as … Read more

Iran sends nuclear proposal to US through Qatar, sets seven conditions for negotiations: Report

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Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but wants Washington to meet seven demands before negotiations begin. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS (via REUTERS)

Iran has sent a new nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, but Tehran wants Washington to meet seven demands before discussions can move forward, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday, November 5. Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but wants Washington to meet seven demands before … Read more

Hegseth faced bipartisan Iran war criticism for months before GOP's midterm election defeat

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Hegseth's Iran war troubles began months before midterms. (via REUTERS)

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has dismissed renewed calls for his impeachment as “political theatre”, but criticism of his handling of the Iran war predates the Republican Party’s November 3 midterm losses. Hegseth’s Iran war troubles began months before midterms. (via REUTERS) For months, the Pentagon chief has faced bipartisan questions over the military … Read more

Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

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Democrats have promised to investigate Pete Hegseth, including his handling of the Iran war. (AFP)

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has asked Pete Hegseth to step down, promising he would not reintroduce the impeachment effort if he did so, as pressure mounted on the Secretary of War after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections amid anger over the Iran war. Hegseth, a polarising figure in US … Read more

US stocks surge as oil plunges below $100 on Iran war hopes after Democrats' win

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US markets rally as oil prices fall after Democrats' midterm election victory. (Unsplash)

US markets rallied after Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections, as investors became hopeful that the result could push US President Donald Trump towards ending the ongoing war with Iran. The election outcome also raised hopes of lower energy prices and reduced geopolitical tensions. US markets rally as oil prices fall after Democrats’ midterm … Read more