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Iran Seeks to Exploit Political Disarray in Washington, But Trans-Atlantic Unity is Growing

Iran seeks to capitalize on distraction within the White House by ramping up its defiance of the terms of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which aimed to curb its nuclear program, by…

Joseph Braude 08, Nov 2019

Iran Goads West into Tightening Containment

Iran broke new ground this week by breaching the JCPOA’s limits on enriching uranium. In so doing, it inspired a backlash from the White House, Senate Republicans, and EU foreign ministers. Each…

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, and Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt attend a joint press conference at the Foreign Office in central London, Wednesday May 8, 2019. (Getty)

EU Urges Iran to Respect Nuclear Deal

The European Union on Thursday urged Iran to respect the international agreement curbing the Islamic Republic's nuclear ambitions, saying it aims to continue trading with the country despite U.S…

AP 09, May 2019

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