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# Iran-US tensions

'Insulting and demeaning': White House briefing on Soleimani killing criticised by some Republicans

Officials have repeatedly claimed a threat to Americans in the Middle East led to the killing.

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Jan 9th 2020, 9:22 AM

# Iraq

A 'least worst' and 'carefully calculated' tactic: Why Iran chose to carry out this morning's strikes on bases housing US troops

Trump has said that new economic sanctions will be imposed on Iran after the strike this morning.

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Jan 8th 2020, 6:30 PM

# missile attacks

FactCheck: Does this image show an Iranian ballistic missile launch?

Iran launched missile attacks on military bases housing US troops last night – but was this one of the missiles?

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Jan 8th 2020, 5:08 PM

# Iraq

Iran 'appears to be standing down': Trump says sanctions to remain in place after missile strikes

There were no casualties after Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles in the early hours of this morning.

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Jan 8th 2020, 4:43 PM

# us-iran tensions

UK, France and Nato condemn 'reckless' missile attack on Iraqi bases housing US troops

While condemning Iran’s attack, Boris Johnson said that slain general Qasem Soleimani “had the blood of British troops on his hands.”

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Jan 8th 2020, 1:15 PM

# Tehran

Iran 'will not give black boxes to Americans' as 176 killed in plane crash near Tehran

The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran.

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Jan 8th 2020, 11:41 AM

# Iraq

What do we know about the Iraq air bases targeted by Iran?

Two US air bases were targeted by Iran.

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Jan 8th 2020, 10:44 AM

Voices

Opinion: Iran's shrewdest retaliation for Soleimani assassination is political, not military

Tehran will want to ensure its response does not bring further cost to the nation, writes Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics.

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Jan 7th 2020, 6:17 PM

# Qassem Soleimani

Over 50 people killed in stampede at funeral procession of Iranian general killed by US

The incident happened in Kerman, the hometown of General Qassem Soleimani.

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Jan 7th 2020, 4:15 PM

# green zone

US sparks confusion with Iraq pullout announcement that Pentagon says was sent 'by mistake'

The US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani has sparked fury in both Iran and Iraq.

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Jan 7th 2020, 7:18 AM

# crisis

Varadkar: Irish government 'concerned for escalation of tensions in the Middle East'

Crowds, estimated to be in the millions, gathered for the funeral of Soleimani today.

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Jan 6th 2020, 4:04 PM

# US Military

UNESCO warns Trump against targeting Iranian cultural sites

Donald Trump had threatened to target cultural sites in Iran.

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Jan 6th 2020, 3:30 PM

# promise of revenge

Mourners gather in 'million strong' crowd for funeral of Iranian general killed by US

Qassem Soleimani’s daughter has spoken of an attack on the US military in retaliation.

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Jan 6th 2020, 2:55 PM

# No deal

Iran abandons nuclear deal after general’s death in US air strike

Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets in Iran today beside the remains of Qassem Soleimani.

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Jan 5th 2020, 8:05 PM

# Qassem Soleimani

Boris Johnson says killed Iranian general was 'a threat to all our interests'

This was Johnson’s first statement since the US’s fatal drone strike last Friday.

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Jan 5th 2020, 7:30 PM

# fire and fury

Iraqi parliament passes motion to expel US military from country following Qasem Soleimani killing

Pro-Iran factions have ramped up pressure on US forces in Iraq since Friday’s drone strike.

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Jan 5th 2020, 2:45 PM

# tensions

Raab: Boris Johnson 'in charge' of Iran crisis despite silence during Caribbean holiday

Johnson is facing mounting calls to make a statement on Friday’s fatal drone strike.

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Jan 5th 2020, 1:14 PM

# tensions

Ireland calls for 'maximum restraint' following US assassination of Iranian general

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said any Irish person in Iraq should ‘leave immediately’.

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Jan 4th 2020, 4:50 PM

# Qassem Soleimani

Iraq's prime minister joins mourners in Baghdad for funeral of top Iranian general killed by US

Thousands of Iraqis chanted “Death to America” as they joined the funeral procession for General Qassem Soleimani.

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Jan 4th 2020, 11:01 AM

# reinforcements

Donald Trump says ‘reign of terror’ is over after Iranian general killed

The air strike ordered by President Donald Trump in Iraq’s capital Baghdad killed General Qassem Soleimani.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 10:05 PM

# qasem soleimani

Donald Trump says Iranian general 'should have been taken out many years ago'

The US President has also claimed that Iranian leaders aren’t as saddened as they will “let the outside world believe”.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 2:30 PM

# Baghdad

Explainer: Why Qasem Soleimani's death is a turning point between the US and Iran

The killing of Iran’s top general could draw forceful Iranian retaliation against American interests in the Middle East.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 10:49 AM

# qasem soleimani

Iran warns of 'severe revenge' after top general killed in US airstrike

The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 10:03 AM

# qasem soleimani

'We've woken up to a more dangerous world': The world reacts to the US killing of a top Iran general

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden said we could be on the brink of a “major conflict across the Middle East”.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 9:03 AM

# Troops

Trump deploys hundreds of US soldiers to Middle East after embassy attack in Iraq

Thousands of soldiers may be deployed in the coming days.

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Jan 1st 2020, 8:32 AM

# Iraq

Protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad chanting 'Death to America'

US security forces inside the compound fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds.

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Dec 31st 2019, 7:30 PM

# tensions

Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly air strikes kill at least 25 fighters

The attack saw US planes hit several bases belonging to the Hezbollah Brigades.

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Dec 30th 2019, 7:40 PM

# Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Johnson should stop 'getting distracted' in case of British-Iranian woman imprisoned in Iran, husband says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been imprisoned in Tehran since 2016, after being accused of spying.

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Dec 30th 2019, 5:18 PM

# Gaza

Israel kills top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza attack

Israel was attacked with rockets following the strike on the Palestinian militants.

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Nov 12th 2019, 4:08 PM

# Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Daughter of British-Iranian woman imprisoned in Iran has returned to the UK

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was sentenced to five years in prison in Iran for spying.

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Oct 11th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Azadi Stadium

Thousands of Iranian women enjoy football match as Tehran lifts decades-old ban

The move came amid pressure from Fifa, which had threatened to ban the country if female supporters were not permitted to games.

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Oct 10th 2019, 10:42 PM

# 60 Minutes

Saudi crown prince says war with Iran would mean 'total collapse of the global economy'

Prince Mohammed bin Salman also denied ordering the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in an interview with 60 Minutes.

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Sep 30th 2019, 8:32 AM

# Sanctions

Trump threatens to intensify sanctions on Iran as Europeans seek UN breakthrough

Trump was speaking at the UN General Assembly this afternoon.

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Sep 24th 2019, 5:38 PM

# European Leaders

UK, France and Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

In a joint statement, the countries called on Tehran to choose dialogue over further “provocation”.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 10:25 PM

# energy security

Iranian president warns foreign forces to stay out of the Gulf

It comes as the United States sends more troops to the region in a defensive capacity.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 12:15 PM

# Saudi Arabia

Trump announces Iran sanctions as US sends more troops to Gulf

The US President said the sanctions were the toughest ever against another country, but indicated he did not plan a military strike.

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Sep 21st 2019, 8:08 AM

# Oil

Trump to be given several military options on Iran amid fears of 'all-out war'

The US President will be presented with a list of potential airstrike targets, among other possible responses.

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Sep 20th 2019, 8:10 AM

# strait of hormuz

Iran seizes suspected fuel smuggling boat as tensions ratchet higher in the Gulf

A naval patrol of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted the vessel.

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Sep 16th 2019, 2:38 PM

# tensions

Oil prices soar and Trump says US 'locked and loaded' after attack on Saudi facilities

Iran has denied allegations it is behind the attack.

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Sep 16th 2019, 6:52 AM

# RIP

Iranian fan dies after setting herself on fire outside court over ban on women attending matches

Sahar Khodayari, dubbed ‘blue girl’, was due to stand trial for entering a stadium to watch her favourite team, Esteghlal FC.

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Sep 10th 2019, 5:50 PM