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Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare

Iran has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman, according to the Islamic Republic’s official Trade Promotion Organization.  The agreement, which Oman has not yet confirmed, still requires approval by Iran’s parliament and other authorities.  The announcement, relayed by Iranian state media, came two days after President Trump heralded a shift in U.S. tactics in…

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Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 23, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 23, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re going to turn now to another congressman, and that is Seth Moulton, who joins us from Salem, Massachusetts. And Congressman…

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Iran warns “geography of the war” would expand in response to any new U.S. assault

U.S. embassies across the Middle East early Sunday morning local time issued security alerts for American citizens in the region.  “Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” said the alerts issued by embassies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, the United…

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Pakistan urges US, Iran to ‘end violence’, resume technical-level talks – Pakistan

The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday urged the United States and Iran to “end violence” and resume technical-level talks, while noting that the Pakistan-mediated interim peace deal was “facing challenges”. Addressing a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi noted that the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran…

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