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U.S., Iran swap detainees after US$6 billion unfrozenA fourth U.S. citizen was also released into house arrest, while a fifth was already under house arrest. Their identities have not been disclosed.U.S. NewsSep 18, 2023
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U.S. carries out airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Syria, IraqThe U.S. military carried out airstrikes against what it said were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria.WorldJun 28, 2021
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Iran’s new president-elect takes hard line, refuses to meet with BidenWhen asked about a possible meeting with Biden, Raisi curtly answered: “No.” He frowned and stared ahead, without elaborating.WorldJun 21, 2021
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Tanker carrying gasoline from Iran reaches Venezuela, defying U.S. sanctionsThe Iranian tankers hold what analysts estimate to be enough gasoline to supply Venezuela for two to three weeks.EconomyMay 23, 2020
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Trump tweets order to navy to ‘destroy’ Iranian gunboats that ‘harass’ U.S. shipsU.S. President Donald Trump did not cite a specific Iranian provocation in his tweet or provide details.WorldApr 22, 2020
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Coalition forces withdraw from 3rd Iraq military baseThe K1 Air Base is the third site coalition forces have left this month, in line with U.S. plans to consolidate its troops in two locations in Iraq.WorldMar 29, 2020
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Canada seeking new rules for airliners flying through conflict zones, Trudeau saysFive weeks after 176 people were killed, including 57 Canadians, when Iran's military launched two missiles at a Ukrainian jetliner, Trudeau said he is working with the Netherlands and other partners to implement several recommendations to make the world safer for people to fly.WorldFeb 14, 2020
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U.S. House passes measures to curb Trump’s war powers after attack on Iranian generalThe Democratic-led House voted nearly along party lines to pass one measure that would prohibit military action against Iran without congressional approval.PoliticsJan 30, 2020
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Iran general says U.S. ‘will definitely regret it’ if threats continueThe chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned of retaliation against American and Israeli commanders if the U.S. continues to threaten top Iranian generals.WorldJan 27, 2020
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Iran should not let Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ harm national unity: presidentIran's Iran's clerical rulers face challenges in keeping the economy afloat under increasingly tough U.S. sanctions imposed by Washington after it withdrew in from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.WorldJan 27, 2020
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