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Arab World Protesters march during a rally against military rule following the military coup in Khartoum, Sudan. January 24, 2022. Reuters/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo

Nominee for US Ambassador to Sudan Considers Applying Individual Sanctions

Nominee for US Ambassador to Sudan John Godfrey said that resuming paused development assistance to the African country is predicated on a credible civilian…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
World US Intelligence: IRGC to Escalate Attacks in Case of Sanctions Waivers

US Intelligence: IRGC to Escalate Attacks in Case of Sanctions Waivers

A US top official said Iran would increase its targeting of Americans and US allies as a result of the Biden administration’s significant sanctions relief and…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
Arab World Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

Congressmen Upset over 'Assad's Wealth Growth' despite US Sanctions

The US State Department estimated the wealth of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family at $1 to $2 billion, despite the imposed sanctions. The…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
World US House Passes Stop Iranian Drones Act

US House Passes Stop Iranian Drones Act

The US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Iranian Drones Act (SIDA) to end its drone program and impose sanctions on its supporters. The…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
Arab World US State Department Reveals Assad Family’s Net Worth

US State Department Reveals Assad Family’s Net Worth

The US Department of State issued a highly anticipated report to Congress on the estimated net worth and known sources of income of Syrian President Bashar…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
World Blinken Sticks to Efforts for Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal

Blinken Sticks to Efforts for Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed on Tuesday that Washington still believes that reviving the nuclear deal with Tehran remains as “the best way…

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World Democrats Warn Biden Administration Against Lifting Iran Sanctions

Democrats Warn Biden Administration Against Lifting Iran Sanctions

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly growing their opposition to the ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program after an apparent reluctance to…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
World Democrats Criticize Revival of Iran Nuclear Deal

Democrats Criticize Revival of Iran Nuclear Deal

A year after the Vienna negotiations, lawmakers are strongly voicing their opposition against US President Joe Biden's quest to return to the nuclear agreement…

Rana Abtar (Washington)