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Three US troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

Three US troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

By Phil Stewart, Steve Holland and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens wounded during an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and U.S. officials said on Sunday. Biden blamed Iran-backed groups for the attack, the first deadly strike against U.S. forces since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October and sent shock waves throughout the Middle East. “While we are still… Source link

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Single-Game Preview for Iran vs. USA

Single-Game Preview for Iran vs. USA

Tuesday’s match is a do-or-die for both teams with the USA needing all three points against Iran, while a draw would be enough to see the Iranians through to the knockout stage. It’s possible Iran come out extremely defensively and play for that draw right from the opening kick, which could change the flow of the game and pump up the US players who will be desperate to get forward. The US are favorites in the match though albeit with a win percentage still below 50. CASH GAME STRATEGY Cash… Source link

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U.S. Soccer alters Iran flag to support women’s rights movement, then backtracks amid backlash

U.S. Soccer alters Iran flag to support women’s rights movement, then backtracks amid backlash

A soccer fan holds a flag from Iran prior to the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) DOHA, Qatar — U.S. Soccer sparked a geopolitical storm here at the 2022 World Cup by altering Iran’s flag in social media graphics ahead of a meeting between the two nations in a decisive Group B game. U.S. Soccer said Sunday that the alterations — which removed the Islamic Republic… Source link

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U.S. Soccer alters Iran flag to support women’s rights movement, then backtracks amid backlash

U.S. Soccer alters Iran flag to support women’s rights movement, then backtracks amid backlash

A soccer fan holds a flag from Iran prior to the World Cup group B soccer match between Wales and Iran, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) DOHA, Qatar — U.S. Soccer sparked a geopolitical storm here at the 2022 World Cup by altering Iran’s flag in social media graphics ahead of a meeting between the two nations in a decisive Group B game. The USMNT account removed the Islamic Republic emblem from the flag, leaving just the… Source link

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Amanpour says Iran president interview scrapped over headscarf demand

Amanpour says Iran president interview scrapped over headscarf demand

A ‘key trend’ in latest Arab Youth Survey is ‘decline in news consumption’ DUBAI: Dubai-based PR agency ASDA’A BCW has published the results of its 14th annual Arab Youth Survey, described as the largest independent survey of its kind. This year’s findings are grouped under six themes: identity, livelihood, politics, global citizenship, lifestyle and aspirations. Having grown up in the internet age, it is perhaps no surprise that Arab youths are avid users of social media… Source link

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U.S. government warns that Iran may try to kill American officials in revenge for killing top general

U.S. government warns that Iran may try to kill American officials in revenge for killing top general

The U.S. government believes that Iran may try to assassinate current or former senior American officials to avenge the death more than two years ago of its top military and intelligence commander, according to an intelligence report obtained by Yahoo News. In January 2020, the Trump administration conducted a drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani while he was on a trip to Iraq. Since then, the regime in Tehran has threatened revenge against those it deems responsible and has… Source link

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