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WorldTrump’s options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear'He still needs to define an objective for the military,' former Pentagon official said.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jittersUS has deployed warships led by USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores.31 Jan 11:38 PM
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WorldIran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talksIran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.22 Jan 07:24 PM
WorldTrump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at DavosThe US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.22 Jan 05:24 PM
WorldIsrael says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by HezbollahMore than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.21 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrenderRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed amid the crackdown.19 Jan 07:46 PM
WorldIn Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of US military powerInside Trump's deliberations on attacking Iran, and how close it got to happening.19 Jan 04:00 PM
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WorldCEO of Iranian telecom operator fired for failing to block internetIrancell boss Alireza Rafiei was fired after resisting an internet shutdown.18 Jan 08:14 PM
WorldLimited internet returns in Iran after protest blackoutRights group says security forces have killed more than 3400 protesters.18 Jan 05:03 PM
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WorldThe long game: China senses opportunity as US targets Iran and Venezuela'Washington is handing over the script for China to use,' an analyst says.18 Jan 04:00 PM
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WorldIran ‘plans permanent break from global internet’Fears the Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.17 Jan 06:26 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalatesHuman rights groups estimate more than 2500 people have been killed in unrest.16 Jan 01:23 AM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldIranians abroad wait for news from loved ones amid blackoutInformation is scarce and it is unclear when the country will come back online.15 Jan 04:00 PM
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WorldExecution of Iran protester postponed, rights group saysNorway-based group cited Soltani's relatives, but warned his life was still in danger.14 Jan 11:20 PM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
WorldWith tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via RussiaMessages saying they would not pre-emptively attack exchanged days before protests began.14 Jan 08:18 PM
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WorldUS suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countriesThe pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.14 Jan 06:33 PM
