Iran

Trump Expects Iran to Seek Deal to Avoid US Strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action

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Trump Says ‘Hopefully’ No Need for Military Action Against Iran

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.

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EU Designates Iran Guards as ‘Terrorist Organization’

The EU agreed Thursday to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a "terrorist organization" over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.

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Turkey to Offer Mediation on US-Iran Tensions, Weighs Border Measures

Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said.

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The US and Iran Are Sliding Toward a Dangerous Crossroads

Escalation is becoming the default outcome of US–Iran relations unless the underlying pressures shaping both sides’ behavior are addressed.

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Iran Vows to Resist Any US Attack, Insists Ready for Nuclear Deal

Iran's foreign minister warned its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any US military operation after President Trump declared time was running out to avoid one.

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Iran Warns Against ‘Instability’ After US Strike Group Arrives

Iran's president warned US "threats" against the Islamic republic would only cause instability.

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US to Conduct Multi-Day Military Exercise in Middle East

The US announced a major multi-day air force exercise in the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran face off over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.

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Hezbollah Chief Says Any Attack on Iran Also Targets Group

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that any attack on the group's backer Tehran would also be an attack on the militants, and warned that any new war on Iran would ignite the region.

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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier as Iran Warns Against Attack

A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has been deployed to Middle Eastern waters, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests.

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