US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
Senior US and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Oman later for direct talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a military confrontation between the two countries.
The discussions come after a US military build-up in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent repression of nationwide anti-government protests last month, that human rights groups say killed many thousands of people.
Uncertainty over the location and scope had threatened to derail the talks, which are part of a diplomatic effort by regional mediators to de-escalate tensions. ( BBC)
( SLB)
After negotiations crisis, US and Iran say they will meet in Oman Friday for talks.
As US and Iran set for talks, Trump warns ‘bad things’ will happen if no deal reached.
US reportedly agrees to Iranian request to hold Friday’s talks in Oman, not Turkey.
US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report
Tehran rejects demands for curbs on its ballistic missiles, support for terror groups; PM meets with Zamir after IDF chief’s DC visit; US says missile destroyer has left Eilat.
Report: US, Iran ready for talks, as mediators eye Ankara meeting this week.
Second woman alleges Epstein sent her to UK to have sex with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Woman claims she spent night at Royal Lodge and had tour of Buckingham Palace, says lawyer.
CENTCOM will ensure the safety of U.S. personnel, ships, and aircraft operating in the Middle East. We will not tolerate unsafe IRGC actions including overflight of U.S. military vessels engaged in flight operations, low-altitude or armed overflight of U.S. military assets when intentions are unclear, highspeed boat approaches on a collision course with U.S. military vessels, or weapons trained at U.S. forces.
Trump: Iran ‘seriously talking’ with us, hopefully they’ll agree to give up nuclear weapons
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks to Channel 12, in an interview that aired January 31,
US ambassador to Israel says Trump not making ’empty threats’ toward Iran
Former CNN host Don Lemon charged over anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
Former CNN host Don Lemon has appeared before a judge after being arrested for entering a Minnesota church and filming anti-immigration enforcement protesters as they disrupted a service.
After appearing in court, Lemon was released from custody. He told media outside that he was arrested for covering the news, adding: "I will not be silenced."
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said he was charged with "conspiracy to deprive rights" and "violation of the FACE Act", by allegedly interfering in someone's First Amendment rights by force.
Lemon went into the Cities Church in St Paul on 18 January with protesters who said one of the pastors was an immigration enforcement official.
Lawmakers condemn ‘disgusting’ attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
Hakeem Jeffries rebukes Donald Trump for suggesting the Minnesota congresswoman staged what happened.
Lawmakers from both parties have condemned the attack on Ilhan Omar after the Minnesota congresswoman was sprayed with an unknown substance during her town hall on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, responded to comments from Donald Trump who quipped that “she probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.”
Jeffries countered: “That’s a disgusting comment and the president’s lies and misinformation continue to fan the flames of these types of violent incidents.
“Ilhan Omar, of course, is a strong, courageous, hardworking public servant. This should have never happened,” he continued.
Minneapolis Live Updates: Ilhan Omar Is Attacked During Town Hall on Immigration Crackdown
A man sprayed the Democratic representative, a frequent target of President Trump’s, with a strong-smelling substance before being removed by security. Mr. Trump suggested he might look to “de-escalate” the operations in Minneapolis.
(SBL)
Here’s the latest.
A man attacked Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, hours after President Trump suggested that he might “de-escalate” the aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has rattled the community and left two protesters dead.
Информация по комментариям в разработке