US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Global News Insight
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.

Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.



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Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution – here’s what’s in place right now.
Iran accuses US of pressuring Austria to revoke visa for Mohammad Eslami, calling it a violation of member state rights.

Iranian official tells Global News Insight an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.
The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang’s nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.
As oil tanker struck off Kharg island, Trump threatens one of the remaining parts of Iran’s nuclear complex.
IAEA says lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran’s nuclear material is a proliferation concern.
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.