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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Gaza on the Brink: Why Hamas and Iran Might Want War

The cease-fire in Gaza, which has lasted 27 days, is on the verge of collapse. This fragile peace deal could end at noon on Saturday. The reason? Hamas, backed by Iran, has refused to release the next set of hostages. They accuse Israel of violating the cease-fire terms. This has led to a tense

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Sticks and Carrots for Iran

In 2025, President Donald Trump is back in the White House and aiming to sign peace deals as frequently as possible. Whether it's the war in Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, or even seeing Canada join the American Republic. Trump is trying to talk to everyone, including Iran, which is an enemy of the US. Do

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Direct Orders: Iran on the Spot

Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump Ends Protection for Former Aides, Despite Iran Threats

Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

New Airstrip on Yemen's Abd al-Kuri Island: A Mystery Unfolds

Deep in the Indian Ocean, a remote island named Abd al-Kuri in Yemen is seeing some unusual activity. Satellite images reveal that an airstrip is nearly complete on this small dot of land. This could be a game-changer for military operations in the region, especially those patrolling the Gulf of Ade

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Iran's President in Russia: A New Partnership Forms

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian touched down in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level gathering signifies a growing bond between the two nations, fueled by their shared challenge to Western influence. Both countries face economic sanctions from the West,

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Syria's Shift: Gulf Nations Watch Warily

For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Israel Faces New Worries in Syria After Assad's Fall

For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military

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