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US Navy issues new guidelines after close Iran encounters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy warned Tuesday it will take “lawful defensive measures” against vessels in the Mideast that come within 100 meters (yards) of its warships, offering specific guidelines after a recent close encounter with Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf. ...
US pulls anti-missile systems from Saudi Arabia amid dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is pulling two Patriot missile batteries and some fighter aircraft out of Saudi Arabia, an American official said Thursday, amid tensions between the kingdom and the Trump administration over oil production. The official said the decision removes two batteries that were guarding...
Senate fails to override Trump veto on Iran conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has failed in its bid to block President Donald Trump from engaging in further military action against Iran without first seeking approval from the legislative branch. The Senate fell short on Thursday of the votes needed to override Trump's veto of a bipartisan resolution that...
Despite US boost, new Iraqi premier faces key challenges
BAGHDAD (AP) — Despite a boost from the U.S. hours after his inauguration early Thursday, Iraq's new prime minister will have to walk a tightrope to appease both powerful Iran-backed political factions and allies in Washington. Shortly after Iraqi lawmakers approved the government of Mustafa al-Kadhimi,...
Former Iraqi intelligence chief approved as new premier
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s former spy chief was sworn in as prime minister by lawmakers early Thursday after weeks of tense political negotiations as the country faces a severe economic crisis spurred by plummeting oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic. The majority of 255 legislators attending the...
Trump vetoes measure to restrain his actions against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a resolution that said he must get a nod from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Trump called it “insulting" to the presidency. The nonbinding congressional resolution was introduced first in the House after...
Trump's anti-China rhetoric aimed at boosting US leverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is making ever louder pronouncements casting blame on China for the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to sidestep domestic criticism of the president's own response, tarnish China’s global reputation and give the U.S. leverage on trade and other aspects of...
US awards 29 Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Army soldiers who were injured in a ballistic missile attack in Iraq in January have been awarded Purple Hearts, and 23 others have been approved for the award and will get them later this week, U.S. Central Command said Monday. Navy Capt. Bill Urban said the awards were approved by...
Despite pandemic, global geopolitical currents stay strong
Pandemic or not, are there some global currents whose flows are too strong to stop? This week would suggest yes. Most countries in the world have been consumed with how to contain the coronavirus, including hard-hit Iran and its enemy, Israel. North Korea has closed the country to foreign travel while it claims...
Iran-US tensions rise on Trump threat, Iran satellite launch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions between Washington and Tehran flared anew Wednesday as Iran's Revolutionary Guard conducted a space launch that could advance the country's long-range missile program and President Donald Trump threatened to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats that harass...
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