Returns to the U.S. after two years of imprisonment. On Thursday the State Department announced that Michael White, an American Navy veteran, had been released from his two-year-long…
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Iran Releases U.S. Veteran
After nearly two years, “the nightmare is over.” Navy veteran Michael White is on his way home to the United States after he was released from being in…
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U.S. Nuclear Sanctions Imposed on Iranian Scientists
Two nuclear officials in Iran’s nuclear development program are the recipients. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed sanctions this past week on two Iranian nuclear officials who have…
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President Orders Destruction of Iranian Fastboats
Iranian military vessels have been harassing U.S. Navy. On Wednesday, President Trump directed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian military vessels that conduct provocative maneuvers near U.S. ships…
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U.S. Offers Iran Sanction Waivers
Certain countries will be able to continue to work in nuclear sector. On Monday the White House renewed waivers on sanctions against Iran, to help nations around the…
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Former FBI Agent Presumed Dead in Iranian Custody
Robert Levinson has been missing since 2007. A retired FBI agent and private investigator who disappeared from an Iranian island in 2007, is believed to have died in…
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President Trump Announces Release of Americans
U.S. citizens have been released in Iran and Lebanon. Before this morning’s briefing, President Trump reported the release of two U.S. citizens imprisoned in the Middle East. The…
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Troops Begin Leaving Middle East
After build-up to counter Iran The United States is trimming the 90,000 troops across the Middle East, drawing them down in small numbers. Iran, which was the cause…
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Secretary Pompeo Denounces China’s Coronavirus Censorship
Suppression of information can have deadly consequences In a discussion with reporters at the State Department on Tuesday, Secretary Mike Pompeo was critical of China for censoring information…
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Senate Votes to Limit President’s War Powers
Resolution specific to Iran Legislation intended to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran is ready for a final vote in the Senate. The House of…
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