IAEA chief warns of limited time to reach US-Iran deal

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), referred to the talks as a “step forward,” noting, “There is still work to be done and the problem is that we do not have much time."

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US sent ‘clear’ sanction warning over Maliki premiership: Iraq

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein's remarks of Washington having ruled out sanctions in the event of a Nouri al-Maliki premiership prompted a clarification from his ministry, saying Washington's message to Baghdad included a "clear and explicit" hint at the possibility of sanctions.

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US revokes visas of 18 more Iranian officials over protest crackdown

“This visa restriction policy will target individuals who are complicit, or believed to be complicit, in serious violations of human rights, particularly inhibiting the right of Iranians to free expression and peaceful assembly,” The US Department of State said in a statement.  

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Iran to submit proposal to bridge gap with US after talks: Official

“The Iranians told our negotiating delegation that within the next two weeks they will return to the table with a detailed proposal aimed at addressing the gaps that exist in the positions of both sides,” a US official told The New Region.

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Iran says reached 'general agreement' with Washington after Geneva talks

"Good progress was made compared to the previous meeting," Araghchi said after the meeting, adding that "the path has begun and can lead to an agreement."

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Trump creating conditions for ‘good agreement’ with Iran: Netanyahu

"I believe that the conditions he is creating, combined with the fact that they certainly understand they made a mistake the last time by not reaching an agreement, may create the conditions for achieving a good agreement," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Syria confirms control over former US base

“The Syrian army took over the strategic al-Tanf base, located at the intersection of the borders with Iraq and Jordan, and deployed there,” state TV said, citing government sources.

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Iran security chief warns US on Israel’s nuclear stance as Netanyahu visits

“Netanyahu is now on his way to the United States. Americans must think wisely and not allow him, through posturing, to imply before his flight that 'I want to go and teach Americans the framework of the nuclear negotiations,’” Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said in a statement. 

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Save the Kurds Act: Moral clarity, strategic logic - and Congressional uncertainty

While provision such as the Save the Kurds Act could be softened during the legislative process, their inclusion signals a willingness, at least among some lawmakers, to attach personal and institutional costs to policies that endanger Kurdish allies.

Mohammed A. Salih

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