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World Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign in Florida (AFP)

US Heated Midterms Determine the Course of the Country

Tens of millions of US citizens head to the polls on Tuesday to choose their representatives in the Senate and the House of Representatives in midterms between…

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World US Senator Joni Ernst (Patrick Semansky/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)

Republican Senator Criticizes Biden’s Policy towards Tehran

Republican Senator Joni Ernst criticized the administration of US President Joe Biden and Democrats in their handling of the Iranian file, after the White…

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Gulf 12 October 2022, US, Playa Del Rey: US President Joe Biden arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with politicking and fundraising on the agenda. Photo: Brian Cahn/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Republicans Slam Biden’s ‘Short-sighted’ Foreign Policy

Republicans accused the administration of US President Joe Biden of destabilizing relations with the Gulf States, following statements on “reviewing the…

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World  US Capitol Building (AFP)

US Congress to Establish Working Group to 'Monitor Iran’s Nuclear, Missile Program'

Democratic and Republican lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aimed at monitoring Iran’s nuclear program. Rep. Senator Lindsey Graham announced the inclusion…

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World US Treasury's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson. (US Treasury)

Washington Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Petroleum Sales

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on companies it accused of involvement in Iran's petrochemical and petroleum trade, pressuring Tehran as it…

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World People participate in a protest against Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi outside of the United Nations on September 21, 2022 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Supports Iran Protests, Lawmakers Condemn Biden for Lack of Action

US lawmakers had various reactions to the protests in Iran, ranging from strong support to direct criticism of the US administration's policy toward Tehran. …

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Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participates in the MENA Forum, hosted by the Middle East Institute and Think Research and Advisory, in New York on Friday. (Think Research and Advisory)

Saudi FM Calls on Iran to Be Transparent about Its Nuclear Program

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed his country’s concern over Iran’s acquiring a nuclear weapon, warning of the danger this could pose…

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Arab World US House of Representatives in session (Reuters)

US House of Representatives Urges EU to Designate 'Hezbollah' in its Entirety as Terrorist

The US House of Representatives approved a resolution "urging the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization." The…

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