The sudden departure of Brian Hook leaves the Trump administration scrambling to snatch some victory after two years of “maximum pressure” on Iran. ( read original story ...)
How ‘success’ of a tough US policy on Iran has benefited China
Iran and China are closing in on a long-term strategic partnership that is an unintended consequence of U.S. economic pressure on Tehran. ( read original story ...)
With Trump’s Iran Envoy Out, Change Is Needed | Opinion
The U.S. strategy of "maximum pressure" against Iran has failed abysmally. Now is the time for coldhearted, pragmatic diplomacy. ( read original story ...)
Iran says U.S. envoys all the same – ‘they bite off more than they can chew’
A senior Iranian official said on Friday there was no difference between the outgoing and incoming U.S. special envoys for Iran because American officials “bite off more than they can chew”. Adds ... ( read original story ...)
China, Iran seek to undermine Trump; Russia is anti-Biden, intelligence expert says
China and Iran are working to undermine President Donald Trump's chances of re-election, while Russia prefers former Vice President Joe Biden loses in November, the top U.S. elections intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. intelligence warns of election interference by China, Russia and Iran
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports on new information from U.S. intelligence on foreign election interference from Russia, China and Iran. ( read original story ...)
U.S. counterspy chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election
The top U.S. counterintelligence official on Friday warned that Russia, China and Iran will all try to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, with Russia already trying to undercut presumptive ... ( read original story ...)
US intel: Russia acting against Biden, while China and Iran seek to hurt Trump
Counterintelligence chief also says officials do not believe anyone could manipulate voting results in meaningful way ... ( read original story ...)
Small Business Spotlight: Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ
GREENSBORO, N.C. — As soon as customers walk in, mouth-watering barbecue sandwiches and large plates are put together. But as owner Mike Neal tells us, his south Greensboro restaurant on ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s Record of No Virus Deaths Ends With Hospital Outbreak
Vietnamese officials every day announced a fairly astonishing statistic for a nation of 96 million: no Covid-19 deaths. But that changed on July 31, with 10 deaths being reported since. ( read original story ...)