- Negotiations are underway between Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss a future for Iran and ease sanctions.
- US political figures signed a memorandum of understanding with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding Iran's return to the global economy.
- The effective closure of the Hormuz Strait following a U.S.-Israeli surprise attack has caused worldwide fuel shock and led to a signed agreement with the Iranian President.
- Trump suggests Iran is under pressure as funeral processions continue in Iraq, with the UK and France ready to deploy military missions.
U.S. policy shifts include waiving Iran sanctions and pressuring Iraq over Iran-linked militias.
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Updated Jul 9
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U.S. policy shifts include waiving Iran sanctions and pressuring Iraq over Iran-linked militias.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran's actions complicate Iraq's strategic balance, leading Iraq to seek cooperation with the US administration amid US pressure on Iran.Sub-event
Trump and Bessent discuss waiving Iran sanctions and pressuring Iraq on militias.1 source
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Trump suggests Iran is under pressure as funeral processions continue in Iraq, with the UK and France ready to deploy military missions.Also in this story
- Iranian mourners hurled stones at a billboard showing Donald Trump as coffins passed through Iraq.
- Funeral speeches related to Iran targeted Donald Trump regarding his views.
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Donald Trump
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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