President Trump has announced plans to assert greater federal control over Washington DC, as part of a sweeping crackdown on crime in the capital. The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the district. The…
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President Pezeshkian Warns Against Covert Ambitions By External Actors Under Guise Of Zangezur Project
Pezeshkian was speaking during a telephone conversation, initiated by Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, about the project that involves the US and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Iranian president warned against potential covert…
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A corridor to peace or gateway to new confrontation of big powers?
By Hamed KhosroshahiAmid tectonic shifts in the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus, the Zangezur Corridor—a narrow land passage between Armenia and Azerbaijan—is rapidly transforming into a critical…
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Pezeshkian warns against US hegemonic schemes in Caucasus
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says regional countries must remain vigilant and cautious in the face of possible schemes by the United States to pursue its hegemonic goals in Caucasus.
In a phone conversation with…
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Armenian PM Briefs Iranian President On Washington Talks With Azerbaijan
That’s according to Armenia’s state news agency Armenpress. During a phone conversation, Pashinyan outlined the results of the talks and spoke about the opportunities that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan could bring to the region.
He…
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US judge denies request to unseal records in Ghislaine Maxwell case | News
Government had hoped to get files released about Jeffrey Epstein associate to quell furore that had grown over the case.
A United States judge has denied a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to unseal transcripts from a grand jury that…
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UK justice minister defends ban on Palestine Action after more than 500 arrested – Middle East Monitor
The UK government on Monday defended its decision to ban Palestine Action, warning that anyone showing support for the organization “will feel the full force of the law,” Anadolu reports.
Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones said the group,…
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Pilgrimage splurge ignites fury in blacked-out Iran
As cities suffer blackouts and food rots in fridges, many ask why the state can swiftly and efficiently mobilize for a symbolic cross-border march—yet fails to provide basic services to its own people.
“Mr. President, if in these circumstances…
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Iran’s national security adviser visits Iraq for talks on bilateral cooperation – Middle East Monitor
Iran’s National Security Adviser Ali Larijani held talks in Baghdad with his Iraqi counterpart Qasim al-Araji on Monday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination, Anadolu reports.
No further…
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Israel orders $263M in supersonic missiles from Elbit following strikes on Iran
The Israeli Defense Ministry has ordered advanced air weapon systems from Elbit Systems in two separate deals totaling approximately NIS 900 million ($263 million). The agreements include the supply of Rampage air-to-surface missiles, capable of…
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