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Regional Reaction to Iran: Ohio Valley Lawmakers Split on U.S. Killing of Iranian Commander
Congressional members around the Ohio Valley offered mixed reactions to the U.S. airstrike that killed one of Iran’s top military officers and pushed the two countries closer to war. Most… Read More
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison in Iranian Trade Sanctions Case
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man charged with defying U.S. trade sanctions by illegally exporting gas and oil pipeline parts to Iran has been sentenced to 20 months in… Read More
Outside Experts See Iran’s Hand In Attack On Saudi Oil Facility
By: Geoff Brumfiel | NPR
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Independent analysts say the evidence available suggests Iran played a role in the weekend attack. The question is how big that role might be.
Amateurs Identify U.S. Spy Satellite Behind President Trump’s Tweet
By: Geoff Brumfiel | NPR
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The satellite is believed to be among America’s most advanced. Some believe it’s as large as the Hubble Space Telescope.
Trump Tweets Sensitive Surveillance Image Of Iran
By: Geoff Brumfiel | NPR
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The Friday afternoon tweet had experts picking up their jaws from the floor when they saw a photo of an Iranian space facility.
U.S. Navy Ship Destroys Iranian Drone Over Strait Of Hormuz
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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President Trump says the drone had closed to approximately 1,000 yards of the U.S. warship, “ignoring multiple calls to stand down.”
Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone; Trump Says ‘You’ll Soon Find Out’ If U.S. Will Strike
By: Scott Neuman | Bill Chappell | Vanessa Romo | NPR
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The U.S. says Iran’s claims that the drone was in its airspace “are false.” On Twitter, President Trump says, “Iran made a very big mistake!”
Iran Denies U.S. Claim That It Attacked Tankers In Gulf Of Oman
By: Bill Chappell | Peter Kenyon | Scott Neuman | NPR
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Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: “Iran did do it.” Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn’t believe a mine or torpedo was used.
Ex-Air Force Counterintelligence Agent Charged With Giving Secrets To Iran
By: Ryan Lucas | NPR
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Monica Witt has been indicted for allegedly providing classified Pentagon information to Tehran. She defected years six ago, the Justice Department says.