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World US Lawmakers: Iran Nuclear Deal Will Be a Massive Win for Putin

US Lawmakers: Iran Nuclear Deal Will Be a Massive Win for Putin

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday slammed the Biden administration for its cooperation with Russia on Iran nuclear talks in Vienna in light of the ongoing…

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World Republicans Warn Biden against Providing Guarantees to Tehran

Republicans Warn Biden against Providing Guarantees to Tehran

Republican lawmakers reiterated their total refusal of any nuclear deal with Iran without Congress’ approval, following Iran’s proposal that the United States…

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World CENTCOM Nominee: There Are Risks with Iran's Sanctions Relief

CENTCOM Nominee: There Are Risks with Iran's Sanctions Relief

US President Joe Biden's candidate for chief of Central Command (CENTCOM), Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla, warned Iran might use the money resulting from the…

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World Republicans Warn Biden: Nuclear Deal Requires Senate Approval

Republicans Warn Biden: Nuclear Deal Requires Senate Approval

The Congress is stepping up pressure on the US administration to stop the nuclear negotiations with Tehran. The increase in opposition came after prominent…

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World Congress Wants Biden to Increase Pressure on Iran

Congress Wants Biden to Increase Pressure on Iran

The US Senate warned President Joe Biden about the increasing Houthi attacks on US allies, and lawmakers intensified their pressure on the administration to re…

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Arab World Washington Mulling Cutback in Funding for Sudan’s Military

Washington Mulling Cutback in Funding for Sudan’s Military

The US State Department confirmed to Sudan’s military leaders that Washington is prepared to apply additional costs if violence continues. Washington has…

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World US Senator Calls for Additional Pressure on Iran

US Senator Calls for Additional Pressure on Iran

Republican Senator Jim Risch criticized the progress of negotiations with Iran in Vienna. In exclusive statements to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said that talks with…

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Arab World Congress Pressures Biden to Re-Designate Houthis as 'Terrorist Group'

Congress Pressures Biden to Re-Designate Houthis as 'Terrorist Group'

US President Joe Biden's statements about the possibility of re-designating the Houthis a "terrorist" group were welcomed by several lawmakers, namely…

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