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U.S. Says Deal ‘In Sight,’ But Warns Iran That Time Is Running Out for Nuclear Deal
The Vienna negotiations -- attended by Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran, Russia, and indirectly the United States -- had broken off on January 28 to allow diplomats to return to their capitals for consultations.
Appalling Video Shows Iranian Man Carrying Wife’s Head After ‘Honor Killing’
Mona Heydari attempted to flee to Turkey but returned after she found living alone too difficult. When she returned, Sajjad Heydari and his brother bound her hands and chopped off her head.
U.S. Embassy In U.A.E Warns Citizens of ‘Possible Missile or Drone Strike’
A fourth attack involving drones that the UAE said were intercepted was claimed by a little-known group.
Republican Senators Threaten to Block Iran Deal
Administration officials have expressed cautious optimism that the U.S. and Iran are getting close to an agreement on a pathway for both sides to return to the JCPOA, which would require the U.S. to lift sanctions and Iran to dispose of its excess nuclear material and infrastructure.
In Phone Call, Bennett and Biden Discuss ‘Steps to Block Iranian Nuclear Program’
Premier’s office says conversation also addresses US killing of Islamic State leader and Russia-Ukraine conflict; Biden likely to visit later this year
‘They Hijacked Gaza’: Palestinians Hold Rare Online Events Critical of Hamas
Public dissent is unusual in the coastal enclave, where the terror group frequently cracks down on those who criticize it
Iran ‘Society Set to Explode’ While Biden Unfreezes $29 Billion For Regime
Social discontent in Iran has risen by 300 percent in the past year according to an IRGC document obtained from Edalat-e Ali.
Iranian-German National Held in Iran Goes on Trial
Jamshid Sharmahd, 66, a political activist and outspoken critic of Iran’s regime, will be facing trial on what his family called trumped up “terrorist” charges, according to Mizan News Agency.
Deadline Nears for US on Seized Afghan Funds Sought By 9/11 Victims
People in Afghanistan have protested against the freeze, and the U.N. secretary-general has called for a release of the funds.
U.S.-Led Coalition Operation in Northern Syria Targeted Jihadists
A State Department spokesperson said a decision on the maritime boundary is one for Israel and Lebanon to make.