Trump weighs on assassination attempt on Khamenei
The United States is considering the possibility of assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son, Axios reported, citing sources.
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Trump's new tariffs to take effect on February 24
An additional 10% U.S. tariff will take effect on February 24 and remain in force for 150 days, the White House said in a statement posted on its website.
US Supreme Court rules against Trumps import tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court recognized that introduction of import tariffs by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump was not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Iran suggests freezing nuclear production for 10 years - report
Iran indicated willingness to freeze nuclear material production for up to ten years during negotiations in Geneva, but firmly rejected ending uranium enrichment altogether, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
Kremlin comments on date of next meeting on Ukraine
The Kremlin will announce the date and venue of the next round of trilateral talks on the Ukrainian settlement once this information is confirmed, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
US military ready to strike Iran on February 21 - media
The US military has notified Donald Trump that an attack on Iran could be carried out on February 21, and that US forces are ready for the operation.
Vance expresses gratitude to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
J.D. Vance addressed the inaugural gathering of the Board of Peace, where he expressed his gratitude to Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan for their efforts to achieve peace.
US Air Force aircraft spotted near Iranian border
A US Air Force aircraft has been spotted near the Iranian border, operating over the international waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
First meeting of Board of Peace kicks off in Washington
The Board of Peace participants have gathered for its first meeting in Washington. Representatives from over 20 countries are participating in the event.
US plans to build military base in Gaza - media
According to the Guardian, the US plans to build a military base in Gaza for 5,000 international forces.
Russia-NATO contacts can take place if necessary - Grushko
Russia and NATO can establish contacts if necessary, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.
Escalation of tension around-Iran unprecedented - Peskov
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was seeing an unprecedented escalation of tension around Iran as the United States moved military assets into the Middle East.
Russian and Chinese navies complicate US military plans against Iran - report
The Russian Navy, which is conducting joint naval training exercise with China in the Strait of Hormuz, may affect U.S. plans to attack Iran, The War Zone reports.
US approves coordination committee between PA and Board of Peace
The U.S. has approved the establishment of a coordination committee between the Palestinian Authority and the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, The Times of Israel reported.
US preparing for protracted war with Iran - report
The United States is deploying its largest air force to the Middle East since 2003, when it invaded Iraq, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Washington to host first meeting of Board of Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace today.
US may strike Iran as early as this weekend - report
The U.S. administration is considering the possibility of striking Iran this weekend, but no final decision has been made yet, CNN reported citing sources familiar with the matter.
Moscow and Washington to establish economic working group
Russia and the United States have agreed to create an economic working group, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Al Arabiya TV.
Ilham Aliyev arrives in US to attend Board of Peace meeting
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will participate in the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, the Azerbaijani presidential website reported.
US to stop Iran nuclear arms ambitions one way or the other
The United States will deter Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons “one way or the other,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned.
