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Iraq’s new prime minister must sell Iraq to a skeptical Washington

Atlantic Council

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July 11, 2026

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Ali al-Zaidi faces an administration that is prepared to walk away from the relationship if it is not satisfied that it delivers for the US. The post Iraq’s new prime minister must sell Iraq to a skeptical Washington appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Islamist fanatic’ Iranian regime not prepared to give up its nuclear ambitions

Former Labor MP Michael Danby doesn't believe the Iranian regime is prepared to give up its nuclear ambitions. ​“Because it is an Islamist fanatic regime that believes in the coming of the Mahdi,” Mr Danby told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. ​“Oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz; it seems to be a managed conflict at the moment. ​“The enriched uranium for the 11 atomic bombs that they wanted to build is entombed in Isfahan. ​“With American satellites, President Trump and JD Vance have said they have eyes on it all the time.”

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs

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· Jun 21, 2026

How Americans Misread Iran, Jihadism, and the Prospects for Peace

New polling reveals significant public confusion about radical political Islam, growing historical amnesia surrounding 9/11, and rising optimism about peace that appears disconnected from geopolitical realities. The post How Americans Misread Iran, Jihadism, and the Prospects for Peace appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

DW News

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· Jun 25, 2026

US tries to convince allies not to fear an Iran deal | DW News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Gulf allies the US wants a deal with Iran, but not at any price. Countries like the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait came under Iranian attack during the US-Israeli war, and now they fear the peace deal being negotiated won’t protect their interests. #usa #marcorubio #iran #uae #bahrain #kuweit #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 10, 2026

Politics And The Markets 07/10/26

Politics And The Markets 07/10/26

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 22, 2026

CHAOS in UK As PM Starmer Departs: Former Blair Adviser & Broadcaster Discuss | GNT

On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English with Tom Burges Watson, we focus on the political turmoil in the UK following Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement that he is stepping down, with former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham now widely expected to succeed him as Prime Minister. We explore why Sir Keir Starmer decided to resign and what his departure means for the future of British politics. Why has the UK seen another prime minister leave office, and what comes next for Labour? Guests: Matthew Stadlen, Broadcaster and Author John McTernan, Former Political Director to Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair #Starmer #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #AndyBurnham #LabourParty #UKGovernment #Britain #London #Manchester #Politics #PrimeMinister #AlArabiyaEnglish #GlobalNewsToday #TomBurgesWatson #BreakingNews #WorldNews

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 11, 2026

Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes

US decision to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism' prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.

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