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Trump, Saudi Arabia Issue New Threats To Iran

VOA – U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran, saying a conflict would be the “official end” of the Islamic republic. Trump’s remarks on May 20 came as Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally, warned it was ready to respond to Tehran’s alleged provocations with “all strength.” The warnings came amid concerns about a potential military …

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Rocket Lands Near U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Amid Tensions With Iran

RFL/RE – A rocket landed in Baghdad’s Green Zone near the huge U.S. Embassy compound amid heightened tensions in the region as Washington withdraws personnel from Iraq and President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran. Iraq’s state-run news agency said there were no casualties as a result of the Katyusha rocket exploding less than 1 kilometer from the U.S. …

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Trump: Fighting the US Will Be ‘Official End of Iran’

VOA – President Donald Trump has given a strong warning to Iran, threatening its destruction if it attacks the United States or U.S. interests. “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran,” Trump tweeted Sunday. “Never threaten the United States again!” Donald J. Trump✔@realDonaldTrump If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end …

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As Tensions Rise, US Lawmakers Await Briefings on Iran

VOA — In word and deed, the administration of President Donald Trump has been sounding the alarm over Iran and its proxies. “If American interests are attacked, we will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned last week. Later this week, U.S. officials are expected to brief lawmakers on what has led the …

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Iran: Release Political Prisoner Maryam Akbari-Monfared

CHRI – Behind Bars Unjustly Since 2009, Eligible for Release in 2017 May 20, 2019—Iran must end the cruel and unlawful imprisonment of Maryam Akbari-Monfared, who has already served nearly ten years on baseless charges and should have been eligible for release last year, and free her immediately, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) and Justice for Iran (JFI) …

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