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From sanctions relief to deterrence: How Iran reads US elections

Iran's negotiators now view US elections through the lens of political pressure and the costs of conflict, while even Javad Zarif frames diplomacy as part of deterrence.

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Will Democrats block Trump’s push to deliver Turkey F-35s, lift sanctions?

Democratic control of Congress complicates Turkey’s push for F-35s and sanctions relief, but Ankara remains hopeful Trump can still broker a deal.

By Barin Kayaoglu

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US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, speaks during a press conference

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Who will lead Congress? Democrats weigh Schumer alternatives, Jeffries bid

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Can Trump turn midterm defeat into Iran breakthrough?

Although Iran may have contributed to Republican losses in midterms, the Trump administration still has a historic opportunity in the Middle East.

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Democrats’ midterm sweep tests US-Israel ties as Eisenkot vows reset

An aerial view shows a campaign billboard depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, on Oct. 26, 2026, on the eve of Israel's legislative elections.

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The leaders of the two largest democracies in the world were holding a working lunch at the White House, but most of the questions at the White House press briefing June 7 were about who will succeed Obama in the Oval Office.

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Iran calls US congressmen's visa request 'publicity stunt'

Iran rebuked three American congressmen who requested Iranian visas in order to personally inspect the country's nuclear sites.

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Is Russia readying for the kill in Syria?

Russia is likely preparing for a major assault on Jabhat al-Nusra and affiliated groups in Aleppo and elsewhere in Syria.

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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks on national security in San Diego, California, United States, June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RTX2FF04

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Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, in a foreign policy speech in San Diego on June 2, honed the case for her candidacy down to the narrow and compelling argument that Donald Trump is unfit to be commander in chief.

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From sanctions relief to deterrence: How Iran reads US elections

Will Democrats block Trump’s push to deliver Turkey F-35s, lift sanctions?

Who will lead Congress? Democrats weigh Schumer alternatives, Jeffries bid

Can Trump turn midterm defeat into Iran breakthrough?

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