The Iraqi government is looking to gain control of Iranian-aligned armed groups that operate inside of Iraq but outside state control, in yet another sign of Iran's weakened position since October 7.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the suggestion in response to President Donald Trump's "clean out" Gaza proposal.
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If a Republican gave a press conference right now and came out guns blazing on the president, that’s not going to work,” said the first senior GOP Senate aide. “Obviously
Iran, Russia and Sukhoi Su-35
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Iran Issues Warning to Israel After Buying Russian Fighter Jets
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
Can Sukhoi Su-35 Fighters Solve Iran’s Air Defense Nightmare?
Iran’s purchase of the Su-35 shows its desperation to demonstrate an ability to deter further Israeli airstrikes.
Nicole Grajewski is a Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an Associate with the Project on Managing the Atom at the Harvard Kennedy School. She is the author of Russia and Iran: Partners in Defiance From Syria to Ukraine.
Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Iran's influence in the Middle East, Iraq's deputy parliament speaker said, with Baghdad looking to chart its own diplomatic path in the region and limit the power of armed groups.
Donald Trump said a new deal with Iran would be "nice," but the country's foreign minister said it was "obviously not enough". He added: "The situation is different and much more difficult than the previous time.
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Iran Is Finally Phasing Out Its F-14 TomcatsAs of late November 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has received two Su-35SE aircraft. As the Russian-made planes arrive, it appears they will replace the American-made Grumman F-14 Tomcats, which will mark the end of the line for the storied U.S. warbird.
Iran is sending mixed signals regarding potential negotiations with the US, with some officials expressing openness while others remain opposed.
Iran holds tremendous sway inside Iraq despite the presence of US troops, setting up a tug-of-war for the incoming Trump administration.
If they are injured or killed, Donald Trump will be the one person responsible — a black mark against him that time will not erase.
If a Republican gave a press conference right now and came out guns blazing on the president, that’s not going to work,” said the first senior GOP Senate aide. “Obviously
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