Iran denies US claims of Trump assassination attempt

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson labeled the US claims "completely baseless"

Nov. 09, 2024

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Iraqi committee ‘concerned’ Trump election would hinder US troops withdrawal

Iraq and the US in September announced they had reached an agreement to wrap up the American-led coalition’s military presence in the country by “no later than the end of September 2025” and transition to bilateral security partnerships

Nov. 07, 2024

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Trump's return raises economic and security concerns across Iraq, Middle East

Donald Trump's reelection has sparked uncertainty in Iraq and the wider Middle East, with experts anticipating stricter US monitoring of dollar flows from Iraq and heightened pressure on Iran-backed factions. Iraqi political and economic analysts told The New Region they expect a shift in financial and diplomatic policy that could deepen Iraq’s economic challenges and raise oil market volatility.

Nov. 07, 2024

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Iraqi, Kurdish leaders congratulate Trump on elections victory

Kurdish and Iraqi officials joined world leaders in congratulating the American president-elect

Nov. 06, 2024

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Iraq to maintain relations with President-elect Trump despite arrest warrant: Expert

Iraq will have to maintain diplomatic relations with the United States despite an existing Iraqi arrest warrant for Donald Trump, legal expert Habib al-Quraishi told The New Region.

Nov. 06, 2024

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Trump says Israel should 'hit' Iran’s nuclear facilities

In anticipation of an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran and its proxies, both Biden and Trump have reiterated their support for Israel’s right to respond to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack, however they disagree over a potential attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Oct. 05, 2024

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Iran rejects accusations implicating it in plot to kill Trump

Iran rejects accusations by US media implicating it in the plot to kill the former US president Donald Trump.

Jul. 17, 2024

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