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Azerbaijan, Iran launch new infrastructure project with online technology
TEHRAN — Azerbaijan and Iran have launched a new transportation-related infrastructure project known as “e-TIR,” which envisages the full electronic transit operations at the Astara border crossing between the two Caspian region neighbors, Caspian News reported on Friday. “The advantages of this online project are competitive and mechanized exchange of goods, accelerated transportation, reduction of …
Bolton to Iran: Don’t mistake ‘US prudence and discretion for weakness’
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton had a message for Iran on Sunday during his visit to Israel: He advised the leaders of the Islamic nation not to “mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness.” Bolton’s comment followed Friday’s confirmation by President Trump that he had called off a planned retaliatory attack against Iran following …
US ‘launched cyberattacks on Iran weapons’ after drone downing | USA News
The United States military launched cyberattacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network on Thursday after Tehran downed an American surveillance drone, US officials have said. US President Donald Trump ordered a retaliatory military attack against Iran after the drone shootdown but then called it off, saying the response would not be “proportionate” …
US launched cyber attack on Iranian rockets and missiles – reports | World news
The US military launched a cyber-attack on Iranian weapons systems on Thursday, according to sources, as President Donald Trump backed away from plans for a more conventional strike in response to Iran’s downing of a US surveillance drone. The hack disabled Iranian computer systems that controlled its rocket and missile launchers, two officials told the …
US finds itself isolated in Iran conflict
President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe global economy is a soap opera, expect some plot twists Huawei sues US government over seized equipment Trump defends planned ICE deportations MORE’s opportunity at next week’s G-20 summit to reset U.S. relations with close allies is a particularly timely one, for it comes as Washington suffers the downsides of its …
Trump says he doesn’t want war with Iran, but there will be ‘obliteration’ if it comes
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event about expanding health coverage options for small businesses and workers in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2019. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Friday that he doesn’t want war with Iran, but if it comes …
Three Attacks in the World’s Oil Choke Point
Six oil tankers and a United States spy drone have been attacked since May in or near the Strait of Hormuz, which has been described as the world’s most important oil choke point. Tankers carry about 18 million barrels of oil per day — or about 20 percent of global oil demand — through the …
President Donald Trump weighs war or peace amid Iran crisis
The President is caught between Republicans demanding a hawkish response, Democrats warning he could “bumble” into war and Iranian policy hardliners on his own national security staff who welcome the confrontation. There is no obvious outcome that gives him the clear political win that is a frequent motivating force behind his foreign policy ventures. Asked …
Iran releases first images of downed US drone: Live updates
British Airways is diverting its flights away from the Strait of Hormuz following an escalation of tension in the region, the airline said Friday. “Our flights continue to operate, using alternative routes,” it said in a statement, adding that the decision was in line with guidance issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The …
Friday briefing: Trump gave ‘initial approval’ for Iran strike | World news
Top story: Move follows downing of US drone by Iran Good morning – this is Alison Rourke bringing you your last briefing for the week. Donald Trump is reported to have given initial approval for a strike on Iran in retaliation for Tehran shooting down a US drone, before pulling back at the last minute. …
