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The Limits of a New Iran Nuclear Deal

Why the Original Agreement’s Flaws Remain Unresolved After months of discussion, negotiators appear close to an agreement to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Although some issues—including a series of last-minute Russian demands—remain outstanding, both the United States and Iran appear committed to securing a deal in the coming days …

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How the War in Ukraine Could Get Much Worse

Russia and the West Risk Falling Into a Deadly Spiral During the first week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian leaders repeatedly raised the prospect of a nuclear response should the United States or its NATO partners intervene in the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his speech announcing war …

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Erdogan Aide Says Zelenskyy, Israel and Soros ‘Leading Ukrainians to Death’

Just before Israeli President Herzog arrives for Turkey visit, Erdogan’s adviser says in an antisemitic tweet that Ukraine and its people ‘are being used up and thrown away’ A senior adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy of leading his own people to death in the …

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