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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan

Five Reasons for the Global Pushback on New Iran Sanctions

The Rift Between Turkey and America Was Already There

A young boy stands in front of Iran's national flag with his ink stained face and finger, symbolizing a voter who already has cast his vote, in a polling station during Iran's parliamentary election in southern Tehran March 2, 2012. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoub

3 Ways for Iranians to Effect Peaceful Regime Change

Iraqi security forces stand guard as demonstrators protest in front of Basra provincial council building, demanding jobs and better state services, in Basra, Iraq July 31, 2018. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani

3 Things to Know About Iraq's Protests

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman leaves the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

Saudi Arabia Lashes Out at Canada—What’s Behind the Recent Diplomatic Row?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the BRICS summit meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 27, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

U.S. Sanctions Threaten India's Importation of Iranian Oil

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa July 26, 2018. Sputnik/Vladimir Astapkovich/Kremlin

How Russia Plans to Get Turkey on Its Side

Members of Iran's Basij militia parade to commemorate the anniversary of army day in Tehran April 18, 2009. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN POLITICS MILITARY)

With Iran and America, Confrontation Is Not the Answer

A supporter of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr takes part in a rally, which the participants said was against sectarianism and injustice, in Kut, 150 km (93 miles) southeast of Baghdad, March 16, 2013. REUTERS/Wissm al-Okili (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST TPX

Don’t Abandon Iraq (Again)

FILE PHOTO: The national flag of Iran is seen on top of the Austrian Chancellery during the visit of President Hassan Rouhani in Vienna, Austria July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

There Will Be No Second Iran Deal