The Trump administration is reimposing crippling sanctions on Iran's exports, oil and and financials sectors today. These follow restrictions on purchasing US dollars, exporting of oil, and sale and trade of gold, graphite and precious metals, handed down in August. President Trump calls them the "strongest sanctions our country has ever issued," and Iran's economy …
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Paraguay Opened Their Embassy in Jerusalem This Morning
“I appreciate this country that courageously defends its right to live in peace and it is building a praiseworthy economically prosperous state that ensures its future and that of its children....we decided to put things in their right place. We don’t owe you anything and you don’t owe us anything. This is just the right …
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EU Statement Condemning US Embassy Move Blocked
In an effort seemingly to embarrass and isolate the Trump administration just days ahead of the US Embassy opening in Jerusalem, the EU drafted a statement criticizing the move. The draft had three key points: Jerusalem should be the capital of both an Israeli and a Palestinian state, The final status of Jerusalem should be …
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Guatemala’s Embassy becomes First to Move to Jerusalem
Though not yet an official embassy opening, the Guatemalan mission became the first to open and raise its flag in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Guatemala’s President Jimmy Morales, an avid supporter of Israel, made this announcement at the AIPAC Policy Conference in March: “In May of this year we will celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary, and under my instructions …
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