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News•Mar 1, 2026
Germany's Merz Calls for Plan for 'Day After' In Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the United States and European allies to develop a coordinated "day after" strategy for Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader. He reaffirmed Germany’s support for Washington’s objective of ending Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic‑missile programs while warning of escalation risks from potential Iranian counter‑strikes. Merz outlined a four‑point agenda: regional peace, nuclear disarmament, a stable Iranian future, and allowing Iranians to decide their own fate. He also warned that Germany will not tolerate attacks on U.S. or Israeli facilities on German soil.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Travellers Say some Iranians Held up at Turkish Land Border
Some Iranian citizens attempting to cross the Kapıköy land border into Turkey were stopped on March 1, days after the United States and Israel launched strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Travelers reported 300‑400 people waiting on the Iranian side, while...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
US Says It Supports Pakistan's 'Right to Defend Itself' Against Afghan Taliban
The United States publicly affirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against attacks by Afghanistan’s Taliban, whom Washington designates as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group. The statement follows a rapid escalation after Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
IAEA Report Says Iran Must Allow Inspections, Points at Isfahan
The International Atomic Energy Agency released a confidential report urging Iran to grant unrestricted access to all nuclear facilities, highlighting the Isfahan site where a new enrichment plant and tunnels store uranium enriched up to 60%. The agency estimates Iran...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Iran's Araqchi Aims to Reprise Role as Nuclear Dealmaker
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi, a veteran negotiator backed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, is spearheading a fresh push to revive a nuclear deal and avert U.S. military action. He frames Iran’s approach as “bazaar‑style” bargaining—patient, continuous, and strategic—while warning that...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
CIA Launches Fresh Social Media Push to Recruit Iranians as Trump Threatens Military Action
The CIA has launched a new Farsi‑language recruitment campaign on X, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and YouTube, urging Iranians to contact the agency using disposable devices and trusted VPNs. The guidance stresses operational security, recommending Tor and non‑Russian/Chinese VPNs. The effort...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
VP Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Rebuild a Nuclear Weapon
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that Washington has identified evidence Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons capability after June U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Vance reiterated that Iran must not acquire a nuclear bomb, framing the...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
US Imposes Cyber-Related Sanctions on Russian, UAE Individuals and Entities
The U.S. Treasury announced cyber‑related sanctions on four individuals and three entities, including parties in Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The measures target those involved in acquiring and distributing malicious cyber tools that threaten U.S. national security. The sanctions...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
US to Offer Passport Services in West Bank Settlement for First Time
The United States will provide on‑site passport services in the West Bank settlement of Efrat on Feb. 27, marking the first time American consular officials have operated inside an Israeli settlement in the occupied territory. The move targets tens of thousands...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Trump Denies Top US Officer Warned of Iran Strike Risks
President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine warned against a war with Iran, insisting any conflict would be easily won. Trump posted on Truth Social that Caine never opposed military action and would...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
US Pulling Non-Essential Staff From Embassy in Beirut Amid Iran Tensions
The U.S. State Department is withdrawing non‑essential personnel and their families from the embassy in Beirut as tensions with Iran rise. Roughly 50 staff members have been evacuated, though a core diplomatic team remains on site to maintain operations. The...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Libya's Ramadan Celebrations Tempered by Economic Woes
Libya’s Ramadan celebrations unfolded amid soaring prices, fuel shortages and a sharply devalued dinar, highlighting deepening economic distress. The western central bank cut the currency by nearly 15% for the second time in a year, pushing cooking oil prices up...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Not Bow to Pressure Amid US Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will not submit to external pressure as nuclear talks with the United States continue. He framed the stance as a defense of national sovereignty despite what he described as problems created by world...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Iran Tells UN Chief It Will Respond 'Decisively' If Subjected to Military Aggression
Iran warned the United Nations that any military aggression against it would be met with decisive force, stating that bases, facilities and assets of the perceived hostile force would be considered legitimate targets. The warning was delivered in a letter...
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