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How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks
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In the many bizarre exchanges that occurred in the run-up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, perhaps the most unexpected was an invitation by Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff for the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, to join him and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, for a visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.
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Tulsi Gabbard in spotlight after top official resigns in protest over Iran war
WASHINGTON -- A top counterterrorism official's resignation over the Iran war has put the spotlight on his boss and political ally, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who built her political career as an outspoken critic of "regime change" wars.
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Rebuffed by allies, Trump now says U.S. doesn't need help defending the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump dropped his push Tuesday for U. S. allies to join in protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats -- an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations to "get involved" so oil tankers can safely navigate the crucial shipping lane.
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National Counterterrorism Center chief resigns over Iran war
The Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, a retired Green Beret and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, says he has resigned over the war in Iran.
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Read Joe Kent's Resignation Letter
Joe Kent, one of the United States' top counterterrorism officials, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his opposition to the Iran war and what he said was Israel's influence over the Trump administration's policies.
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Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center has resigned in protest over the war with Iran. Joe Kent, an Army veteran, said he "cannot in good conscience" support the war.
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Entering War's Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
Two weeks into a war against Iran that he chose to launch, President Trump faces a stark choice -- stay in the battle to achieve the dauntingly ambitious goals he has set, or try to extract himself from an expanding and intensifying conflict that is generating damaging military, diplomatic and economic shock waves.
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US Energy Chief Signals Iran War May Last Several More Weeks
(Bloomberg) -- Energy Secretary Chris Wright signaled the war with Iran may last several more weeks with oil and gasoline prices elevated as the US and Israel seek to destroy Iranian military capabilities.
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U.S. intelligence shows Iran's late supreme leader was wary of his son taking power, sources say
U. S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump and to a small circle around him that Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had misgivings about his son replacing him, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz
By Maya Gebeily, Emily Rose and Jarrett Renshaw
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 15 (Reuters) - U. S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign on Sunday of coming to an end.
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Here's What Happened in the U.S.-Israel War With Iran on Saturday
The U. S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked overnight. Israeli strikes continued to hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, as Iran refused to relinquish control over a vital oil route.
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US offers reward for information on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials
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March 13 (Reuters) - The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Newsweek's week in news: The 7 wow moments
Iran dominated the news agenda as the conflict spiraled and oil prices soared. The U. S. war on the Islamic Republic moved into a second week, with Donald Trump saying he was no longer interested in winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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The escalation trap: how the Iran war could become more costly and complex
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In its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each of which threatens to become a trap.
