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US imposes sanctions on individual over Iran missiles

IFP Media Wire -
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iran-based man and his network of companies under the pretext of helping Tehran obtain materials for its ballistic missile program.
Middle East

Blinken to visit ME, North Africa to discuss Iran, Russia

IFP Media Wire -
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East and North Africa next week. The top US diplomat will use the trip to coordinate with US allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “Iran’s destabilizing activities”, the Abraham Accords, and efforts to improve Israeli-Palestinian ties.
Americas

Sources say US hardens position on designation of IRGC

IFP Media Wire -
The White House in recent days has hardened its position on whether to remove Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) from a terror list, two US sources with direct knowledge of the issue and two Israeli officials told Axios.
Americas

US says fortified Saudi’s Patriot missile supply amid Yemen attacks

IFP Media Wire -
Washington has transferred a significant number of Patriot anti-missile interceptors to Saudi Arabia in recent weeks as the Biden administration looks to ease what has been a point of tension in the increasingly complicated US-Saudi relationship.
Americas

US says ‘troubled’ by UAE hosting Syria president

IFP Media Wire -
Washington is disappointed and troubled by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's visit to the United Arab Emirates and that does not support efforts to ‘legitimise’ him, State Department spokesperson Ned Price says.
Americas

US weighs deal to remove Iran’s IRGC from terror list

IFP Media Wire -
The United States is considering removing Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) from its foreign terrorist organization blacklist in return for Iranian assurances about reining in the force, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Americas

WH pressed on potential oil deals with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela

IFP Media Wire -
The White House has pushed back on concerns about the Joe Biden administration’s willingness to cut deals with countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela as it looks for ways to blunt skyrocketing fuel prices in the United States.
Americas

Biden announces new sanctions against Russia, calls Putin ‘aggressor’

IFP Media Wire -
US President Joe Biden condemned Moscow for launching the military operation against Ukraine, announcing new strong sanctions and limitations on exports to Russia.
Europe

UK, Canada announce new sanctions on Russia

IFP Media Wire -
London unveiled its ‘largest-ever package of sanctions’ against Russia on Thursday, targeting banks and wealthy Russians. Ottawa has also targeted several individuals and entities, including members of the Russian elite and major banks.
Europe

Shamkhani: West should learn lesson from Ukraine crisis

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran’s top security official has called on the West to learn a lesson from the crisis in Ukraine.
Americas

US sanctions company behind Nord Stream 2

IFP Media Wire -
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he would impose new sanctions on the company behind the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was built to ferry natural gas from Russia to Germany. The announcement follows Russia’s recognition of two separatist-controlled regions east of Ukraine that led to harsh anti-Moscow bans by the West.
Americas

3 more countries impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

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Australia, Canada and Japan have issued sanctions against Russia on Tuesday. The have joined the growing list of countries that have taken economic action after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two Ukrainian regions as independent states and moved Russian forces into eastern Ukraine.
Europe

U.S. announces initial sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

IFP Media Wire -
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced Washington would sanction Russian sovereign debt and Russian elites as well as their family members in response to Moscow’s deployment of troops to regions in eastern Ukraine.
Europe

G7 warns sanctions would have ‘massive’ impact on Russia

IFP Media Wire -
World powers have warned Moscow that they stand ready to impose sanctions that would have a huge and immediate impact on Russia's economy, should it pursue any military aggression against Ukraine. Moscow rejects any plan to attack Ukraine, despite mass military deployment on borders.
Americas

Report: Biden under pressure as Vienna talks resume

Fatemeh Askarieh -
US President Joe Biden is in a tough spot as the Iran nuclear talks resume in Austria. The American leader is facing growing bipartisan concern that even if a deal is reached, it may be insufficient to curb Tehran's nuclear program.
Americas

US approves arms sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE

IFP Editorial Staff -
The US State Department has approved sales of weapons and warplanes to Middle East allies, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Americas

Leaked documents show US failures in Afghanistan

IFP Media Wire -
Leaked notes from a White House Situation Room meeting the day before Kabul fell shed new light on just how unprepared the US administration was to evacuate Afghan nationals who'd helped Washington in its 20-year war.
Americas

Pentagon puts 1,000s troops on alert over Russia tensions

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As tensions intensify over Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has placed roughly 8,500 military personnel on heigh alert to potentially deploy to Eastern Europe, the Pentagon announced.
Europe

Russia calls on US to stop speculations about Ukraine invasion

IFP Media Wire -
Russia has urged the United States to stop spreading speculations about Moscow's alleged plans to invade Ukraine.
Americas

US says has many scenarios for ‘Russian invasion’ of Ukraine

IFP Media Wire -
Washington has prepared 18 response scenarios in case Russia decides to invade Ukraine as the West fears it might do, Under-Secretary of State Victoria Nuland claims.
Americas

US Secret Service taking Iran Trump threats seriously

IFP Media Wire -
The US Secret Service continues to track and monitor threats of vengeance against former President Donald Trump, who ordered the assassination of Iran’s top commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
Europe

Russia warns US against imposing sanctions on Putin

IFP Editorial Staff -
Washington imposing sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin would be an "over-the-top" measure, comparable to breaking off relations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
Europe

Kremlin says not optimistic on US talks

IFP Media Wire -
The Kremlin spokesperson says Moscow was not optimistic after a first round of talks with the United States on the Ukraine crisis. Dmitry Peskov added Russia would not allow its demands for security guarantees from the west to become mired in tortuous negotiations.
Europe

Russia says not optimistic about talks with US

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A top Russian diplomat says Moscow is not optimistic about the forthcoming talks with Washington. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Rybakov added Russia will not give in to US pressure or make any concessions ahead of the Geneva talks set for 10 January.
Americas

Russia slams US stance over Kazakhstan unrest

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry has denounced remarks by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over Moscow's involvement in Kazakhstan unrest. The top US diplomat has said Kazakhstan would have a difficult time getting the Russian forces, invited to quell the unrest, to leave the country.
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