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Gaza ceasefire puts Iranian hostage diplomacy in the spotlight
A ceasefire deal announced this week between Israel and Hamas signals a defeat for the Palestinian militant group’s main backer Iran, a former hostage in Tehran who also influenced the ceasefire negotiations told Iran International. Nizar Zakka,… Continue Reading
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The great American drone panic: Miracles or massive hoax
Americans are nervous and demanding explanations over increasing reports of what they assume are drone sightings. Dr Norm Sanders recounts his own ‘encounters’ with the night sky. THE MEDIA IS buzzing with drone stories all over the Northeastern… Continue Reading
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Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – Israel’s devastating offensive in Gaza — and the United States’ support for it — will “haunt” outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the rest of his life, says a former diplomat, who quit in protest over the… Continue Reading
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Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking info on planned Israeli attack on Iran
A former CIA official has pleaded guilty to leaking top secret US intelligence documents on a planned Israeli attack on Iran. Asif Rahman was arrested by the FBI in November weeks after classified documents appeared on the Telegram messaging app.
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Dmitry Trenin: Why 2025 is going to be more dangerous than you think
Here are main things to watch in new year by one of Russia’s best foreign policy experts Predicting the future of international relations is always a risky endeavor. History shows that even the most confident forecasts can fall flat. For instance,… Continue Reading
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US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after test flight explosion
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight The US has grounded SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket while an investigation is carried out into why it exploded during its latest test flight. The rocket’s upper stage dramatically broke up and… Continue Reading
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Ex-CIA analyst guilty of leaking docs on Israel plans to strike Iran
A former CIA official pleaded guilty Friday to leaking top secret US intelligence documents about Israeli military plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. Asif Rahman, 34, who worked for the Central Intelligence Agency since 2016 and held a top… Continue Reading
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CIA employee charged with leaking Israel’s plan to attack Iran pleads guilty
A CIA employee accused of leaking classified information regarding Israel’s October plans to attack Iran pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of willfully retaining and sharing national defense information, according to the US Department of… Continue Reading
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Trampled US flag removed from Iranian presidential office threshold
A US flag that had previously been painted on the ground in the courtyard of the Iranian president’s office to be trampled by visitors, has now been removed. The flag was painted there during the Raisi administration but was erased a few weeks… Continue Reading
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Iran marks Gaza Day as symbol of Palestine resistance
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Commemorating January 18th as Gaza Day in Iran is a significant symbolic gesture that underscores Iran’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause, specifically the struggles of Gaza. Continue Reading
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