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Iraq Could Mediate Between US and Iran, Analyst Suggests
Politicsdelfi-lt8d ago

Iraq Could Mediate Between US and Iran, Analyst Suggests

Security and political analyst Ali Rizkas suggested that Iraq's invitation to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to visit Baghdad could be an attempt by Iraq to position itself as a potential mediator between the US and Iran.

Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Over Sanctions
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Over Sanctions

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has publicly mocked the United States, suggesting their attempts to punish Iran have backfired, causing self-inflicted harm, following the US vow to punish Iran after tanker strikes.

US-China Summit Tests Ties Amid Taiwan, Trade, AI Tensions
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US-China Summit Tests Ties Amid Taiwan, Trade, AI Tensions

A US-China summit is testing bilateral ties amidst escalating tensions over Taiwan, trade, and AI technology, with China perceiving the US as a declining power. This occurs as the US also engages in confidential negotiations with Denmark for new military bases in Greenland and faces threats from Iran regarding uranium enrichment if attacked.

Iran Threatens to Strike USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Israeli Airstrikes and US Marine Deployment
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Iran Threatens to Strike USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Israeli Airstrikes and US Marine Deployment

Multiple explosions rocked eastern and northeastern Tehran as Israeli strikes hit the Iranian capital, coinciding with the arrival of thousands of US Marines in the Middle East. This comes as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened attacks on Israeli and US university branches and specifically the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier once it is within range, with Iran's parliament speaker accusing the US of secretly planning a ground attack.

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada and Broadens Iran Sanctions
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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada and Broadens Iran Sanctions

Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian auto imports and proposed a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, while the U.S. also announced expanded sanctions to isolate Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'.

US Airman Rescue Mission in Iran Draws Conflicting Reports
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US Airman Rescue Mission in Iran Draws Conflicting Reports

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue of a downed airman in Iran, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have foiled the mission and destroyed US military aircraft.

Qalibaf Re-elected as Iranian Parliament Speaker
Worlddigi24national-uaepress-tv3mo ago3 sources

Qalibaf Re-elected as Iranian Parliament Speaker

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. His re-election comes amidst rising tensions surrounding ongoing talks with the United States.

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Conclude with No Agreement, Tehran Expresses Distrust
Worlddanas4mo ago

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Conclude with No Agreement, Tehran Expresses Distrust

Direct talks between the United States and Iran regarding a ceasefire have concluded in Islamabad without a breakthrough, leading Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to state that Tehran has no trust in Washington, with key issues like the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets remaining contentious.