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Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 09:11 UTC
Teheran says it has full respect for the independence and sovereignty of Iraq

Iran said on Wednesday it respects Iraq's territorial integrity, after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing US troops. The early Wednesday strike led Iraq to say it would summon the Iranian ambassador.
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 10:51 UTC
Iran’s retaliation in Iraq against U.S. forces is a “Slap in face”: Supreme Leader

Hours after Iran’s attacks on two bases in Iraq that houses United States troops, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed his nation considering the firing of 22 ballistic missiles as a “slap in the face” and that military action were “not sufficient” to end the American presence in the region. However, Iran’s authorities said they did “not seek escalation or war.”
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Pompeo and Uruguay president elect Lacalle Pou look forward to a closer partnership

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on Monday to Uruguayan president-elect Luis Lacalle Pou to congratulate him on his November 24 presidential election victory and to discuss expanding bilateral economic engagement and deeper political cooperation.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:42 UTC
Argentina boosts security as US/Iran conflict escalates

Argentina’s government boosted security at its airports, borders and the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires as tensions simmer between the United States and Iran, the Argentine defense minister told local media on Monday.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Bolsonaro supports Trump and combating terrorism; Teheran summons Brazilian ambassador

Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro offered his support to US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday amidst widespread criticism for the killing of a top Iranian commander.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:04 UTC
American Airlines reaches agreement with Boeing on the 737 MAX grounding

American Airlines on Monday became the latest carrier to reach an agreement with Boeing on compensation to cover the financial losses connected to the 737 MAX grounding, which caused thousands of flights to be canceled.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
US military will not violate laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper strongly suggested on Monday that the US military would not violate the laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites, a move threatened by President Donald Trump.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Iran and US must observe the convention to preserve cultural sites, UNESCO says

Both Iran and the United States must observe a convention obliging states to preserve cultural sites, the UN's cultural agency said on Monday, after President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's cultural heritage.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
The Venezuelan National Assembly has two speakers: US recognizes Guaidó

Two lawmakers in Venezuela have both declared themselves parliamentary Speaker after a tumultuous day in the country's politics. US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó and rival Luis Parra both claimed to be Speaker of the National Assembly on Sunday.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
US not pleased with Alberto Fernandez foreign policy outlook

The US government has warned Argentine president Alberto Fernandez that his first actions in foreign policy could endanger both IMF support as well as US investments in the country's energy sector.