Iran on Wednesday accused the United States of jeopardizing ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict after American forces carried out a new round of stri
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U.S. President Donald Trump on June 10 said that Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal over the conflict in the Middle East and will now "have to pay the price."
The Russian Foreign Ministry on June 10 stated that cooperation with Syria is progressing very actively, adding that Moscow is in talks with Damascus over a “possible restructurin…
Economists say Germany is edging toward recession as an energy shock caused by the Iran war takes a chunk out of growth. Meanwhile, police have carried out raids on a suspected in…
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In an interview with Le Monde, sports historian Patrick Clastres criticizes the lack of response from FIFA and other international bodies, calling it 'a form of subjugation.'
Two months into the ceasefire, the Iranian economy lies in tatters. The war between Iran and Israel and the United States has been an economic catastrophe for Iranians. Their coun…