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How The United States Forced Iran To Pursue A Nuclear Programme
When American scientists helped install a nuclear reactor in Tehran in the 1960s, they did so under the banner of peace. Decades later, US warplanes bombed Iranian nuclear sites to halt what they now see as a threat.
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Iran And Israel's Open Warfare After Decades Of Shadow War
Israel said on Friday it carried out strikes in Iran, a day before talks between the Islamic Republic and the US about Tehran's escalating uranium enrichment program were set to take place in Oman.
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"Chance To Review Previous Wrong Policies": Iran On Trump's Victory
Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election, had pursued a "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran during his first term.
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Israel And US To Work Together To Prevent Nuclear Iran, Says Israeli FM
Israel and the United States will cooperate in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran despite disagreements they have over an emerging nuclear deal, Israel's foreign minister said on Sunday.
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US Strikes Kill Iran-Backed Fighters On Iraq-Syria Border
US air strikes against Iran-backed armed groups on the Syrian-Iraqi border killed at least seven fighters overnight into Monday, sparking immediate calls for revenge and fears of a new escalation between Washington and Tehran.
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US Sanctions Chinese, Russian Firms Over Iran Dealings
The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program.
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Iran President Says US Humiliated By UN Refusal To Extend Arms Embargo
Iran's president said on Saturday the United States suffered a humiliating defeat with the UN Security Council's refusal to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the action a "serious mistake."
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"Not Looking To Start War With Iran, But Prepared To Finish One": US
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday the United States wants to de-escalate tensions with Iran, but the country is ready to finish any war that could be started.
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US Blacklists Iranian Oil Tanker Adrian Darya, Sanctions Captain
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday blacklisted the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, which is at the center of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and sanctioned its captain.
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Joining US In "Maritime Security Mission" In Gulf: UK
Britain on Monday said it would join the United States in an "international maritime security mission" to protect merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tension with Iran.
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Iran Set To Exceed Nuclear Deal Uranium Enrichment Cap
Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours as it seeks to press other parties into keeping their side of the bargain.
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Iran Ready For Talks With US If Sanctions Lifted, Supreme Leader Allows
Iran's intelligence minister has said Tehran and Washington could hold talks only if the United States ended its sanctions and Iran's top authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave his approval, state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
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China Appeals For "Calm, Restraint" Amid Growing US-Iran Tensions
China on Tuesday urged "calm and restraint" as tensions between the US and Iran escalate following US President Donald Trump's new sanctions on Iran.
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Iran President Rejects Talks With US Amid Heightening Tensions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected talks with the United States on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said Iran would call and ask for negotiations "if and when they are ever ready".
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How The United States Forced Iran To Pursue A Nuclear Programme
When American scientists helped install a nuclear reactor in Tehran in the 1960s, they did so under the banner of peace. Decades later, US warplanes bombed Iranian nuclear sites to halt what they now see as a threat.
-
The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
-
Iran And Israel's Open Warfare After Decades Of Shadow War
Israel said on Friday it carried out strikes in Iran, a day before talks between the Islamic Republic and the US about Tehran's escalating uranium enrichment program were set to take place in Oman.
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"Chance To Review Previous Wrong Policies": Iran On Trump's Victory
Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election, had pursued a "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran during his first term.
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Israel And US To Work Together To Prevent Nuclear Iran, Says Israeli FM
Israel and the United States will cooperate in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran despite disagreements they have over an emerging nuclear deal, Israel's foreign minister said on Sunday.
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US Strikes Kill Iran-Backed Fighters On Iraq-Syria Border
US air strikes against Iran-backed armed groups on the Syrian-Iraqi border killed at least seven fighters overnight into Monday, sparking immediate calls for revenge and fears of a new escalation between Washington and Tehran.
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US Sanctions Chinese, Russian Firms Over Iran Dealings
The US on Friday announced economic sanctions on Chinese and Russian companies that Washington said had supported the development of Iran's missile program.
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Iran President Says US Humiliated By UN Refusal To Extend Arms Embargo
Iran's president said on Saturday the United States suffered a humiliating defeat with the UN Security Council's refusal to extend an arms embargo on Tehran, while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the action a "serious mistake."
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"Not Looking To Start War With Iran, But Prepared To Finish One": US
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday the United States wants to de-escalate tensions with Iran, but the country is ready to finish any war that could be started.
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US Blacklists Iranian Oil Tanker Adrian Darya, Sanctions Captain
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday blacklisted the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, which is at the center of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and sanctioned its captain.
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Joining US In "Maritime Security Mission" In Gulf: UK
Britain on Monday said it would join the United States in an "international maritime security mission" to protect merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tension with Iran.
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Iran Set To Exceed Nuclear Deal Uranium Enrichment Cap
Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours as it seeks to press other parties into keeping their side of the bargain.
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Iran Ready For Talks With US If Sanctions Lifted, Supreme Leader Allows
Iran's intelligence minister has said Tehran and Washington could hold talks only if the United States ended its sanctions and Iran's top authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave his approval, state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
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China Appeals For "Calm, Restraint" Amid Growing US-Iran Tensions
China on Tuesday urged "calm and restraint" as tensions between the US and Iran escalate following US President Donald Trump's new sanctions on Iran.
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Iran President Rejects Talks With US Amid Heightening Tensions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected talks with the United States on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said Iran would call and ask for negotiations "if and when they are ever ready".
