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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US military deployment does not scare us: Iran FM

“Their military deployment does not scare us. We are people of democracy and ready for war, not warmongers,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is Tehran’s chief negotiator in the nuclear talks.

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Iraq says received 2,250 ‘terrorists’ from Syria

"Specialized teams have begun initial investigations and are classifying these individuals according to their level of danger, in addition to recording their confessions under direct judicial supervision," said Lt. General Saad Maan of Iraq's Security Media Cell.

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Iran seeks ‘reassuring’ nuclear deal; will target US military bases if attacked: Araghchi

"The Iranian nuclear issue will only be resolved through negotiations," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

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‘Very good’ US-Iran talks to enter second round early next week: Trump

"We’re going to meet again early next week, and they want to make a deal, Iran, as they should want to make a deal. They know the consequences if they don’t. If they don’t make a deal, the consequences are very steep. So we’ll see what happens," said US President Donald Trump.

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US ready to use ‘full range of tools’ to block Maliki return

Washington is ready to act on President Donald Trump's ultimatum and use its "full range of tools" to prevent former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki from securing the premiership again, the US State Department told The New Region.

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US wants Iran talks to cover more than nuclear program: Rubio

“In order for talks to actually lead to something meaningful, they will have to include certain things, and that includes the range of their ballistic missiles, their sponsorship of terrorist organizations across the region. That includes the nuclear program, and that includes the treatment of their own people,” Rubio said in a presser. 

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