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Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio left the door open Wednesday to future U.S. military action in Venezuela, telling lawmakers that while the Trump administration does not anticipate further escalation, the president retains the authority to use force if Venezuela’s interim leadership or other American adversaries defy U.S. demands. Rubio’s remarks came hours after President Trump…

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Iran projects calm amid blackout, labels protesters as ‘armed aggressors’

NetBlocks reported that at hour 238 of the digital blackout, there was a “significant return to some online services, including Google, suggesting that heavily filtered access has been enabled.” Tehran intensified efforts to portray normalcy across state television, with media outlets such as Russian-linked Viory and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) pushing headlines…

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‘Can start a new chapter’: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi hails ties with India- what he said

Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s exiled crown prince, on Friday spoke about India–Iran ties and future cooperation, while speaking about the ongoing protests against Iran’s clerical leadership.Speaking at a news conference, Pahlavi said India and Iran shared a relationship that went back decades. Recalling earlier ties, he said former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had visited Iran when…

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