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Iran’s report on downing plane ‘raises more questions,’ says advocate for victimsThe Jan. 8 crash killed 176 people, including 55 Canadian citizens, 30 permanent residents and dozens of others with connections to Canada.CanadaJul 12, 2020
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U.S. rejects UN expert report calling Qasem Soleimani killing ‘unlawful’The report, which calls for accountability for targeted killings by armed drones and for greater regulation of the weapons, says the drone strike violated the UN Charter.WorldJul 9, 2020
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Trump vetoes ‘insulting’ Congress measure to limit military actions against IranThe nonbinding congressional resolution was introduced first in the House after the U.S. launched an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.PoliticsMay 6, 2020
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U.S. Senate votes curb Trump’s military powers after strike on Iranian generalTim Kaine and other supporters said the resolution was not about Trump or even the presidency, but instead was an important reassertion of congressional power to declare war.WorldFeb 13, 2020
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Justin Trudeau heads to Kuwait to visit Canadian troops relocated from IraqTrudeau also plans to meet with Prime Minister Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah during his time in Kuwait.CanadaFeb 9, 2020
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Mortars were used in American embassy attack in Iraq: U.S. militaryGen. Frank McKenzie, a top U.S. commander for the Middle East, told reporters travelling with him that the mortar attack started a fire that was put out. He said no U.S. military personnel were injured, but one U.S. national had a minor injury but returned to work.WorldJan 27, 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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‘Extreme vetting’ of Iranians crossing Canada-U.S. border was local directive: CBP whistleblowerA Blaine, Wash.-area lawyer says he was contacted by a Customs and Border Protection officer who alleges the detention of Iranian-born travellers was directed by their managers.CanadaJan 23, 2020
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Militia commander and ally of Soleimani killed in Iran, state news saysThe IRNA described Abdolhossein Mojaddami as one of the “defenders of the shrine,” a reference used to describe security forces who have fought in Iraq or Syria.WorldJan 22, 2020
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Canada will withdraw from Iraq if government expels all foreign troops: defence ministerSpeaking to reporters by phone during a visit to the Middle East, Harjit Sajjan said Canada wants to continue its military training efforts in Iraq.Jan 17, 2020
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