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Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump in relation to Qasem Soleimani's death
Iran has issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump over the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in January, CNN reported citing Iran's local media sources on Monday.
 "Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump in relation to Qasem Soleimani's death")
Trump thanks Iran for releasing American hostage, says 'a deal is possible'
"I just got off the phone with former American hostage Michael White, who is now in Zurich after being released from Iran. He will be on a US plane shortly, and is coming home..." Trump tweeted
 "Trump thanks Iran for releasing American hostage, says 'a deal is possible'")
US to end sanctions waivers on Iranian civilian nuclear projects: Pompeo
"The sanctions waiver covering these activities will end following a final, 60-day wind-down period allowing companies and entities involved in these activities to cease their operations," Pompeo says
Iran to launch 'Zafar' satellite; US says programme linked to missiles
Trump said the nuclear deal did not go far enough and did not include restrictions on Tehran's missile program
 "Iran to launch 'Zafar' satellite; US says programme linked to missiles")
Trump warns Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to be 'careful with his words'
"Their economy is crashing, and their people are suffering. He should be very careful with his words!" Trump tweeted
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China and the US push in West Asia
Beijing's expanding footprint in this oil-rich region has set the stage for a competition with Washington
US lawmakers pass resolution to limit Trump's powers as Iran crisis looms
"I don't have to," Trump said when asked whether he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran
Domestic paddy prices hold firm over damage to crop last year
Iran is the largest buyer of Indian basmati and shipments had stood at nearly $1.5 billion in 2018-19
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Trump says no US casualties, Iran appears to be standing down; 10 updates
The attack comes as the first Iranian response to the killing of General Qassem Soleimani by American forces last week.
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Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel
"Anyone who attacks us will receive a resounding blow," the premier told a Jerusalem conference after Iran launched a salvo retaliatory missile strikes on bases used by US troops in Iraq
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US-Iran escalation threatens aid to millions: Norwegian Refugee Council
The killing last week in a US strike in Baghdad of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani has touched off a bloody cycle of tit-for-tat violence between the two foes
 "US-Iran escalation threatens aid to millions: Norwegian Refugee Council")
Iran escalation shows Trump 'dangerously incompetent', says Joe Biden
Biden says Trump used a 'haphazard' decision-making process to order the killing of Iranian Gen Qassem Soleimani
 "Iran escalation shows Trump 'dangerously incompetent', says Joe Biden")
US-Iran tensions: China's CNPC pulls out 20 employees from oilfield in Iraq
The West Qurna-1 oilfield is jointly developed by CNPC and Exxon Mobil, with the US major as the operator
 "US-Iran tensions: China's CNPC pulls out 20 employees from oilfield in Iraq")
DGCA asks airlines to be vigilant in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Persian Gulf
US aviation regulator FAA has also asked all US airlines to stop operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
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India warns citizens against traveling to Iraq after Iran missile attack
Iran's attack came in retaliation for a US drone strike on an Iranian commander whose killing has raised fears of a war in the Middle East
 "India warns citizens against traveling to Iraq after Iran missile attack")
How and why did Iran attack US bases: A timeline of escalating tensions
Tensions between Iran and the United States have been steadily escalating for months. After a US strike killed a top Iranian commander last week and Iran launched retaliation strikes on Wednesday.
FAA restricts US air carriers from flying over Iraq, Iran and Persian Gulf
Security has been beefed up around the White House amid heightened tensions with Iran
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Stampede at funeral of Iran general Qasem Soleimani leaves 35 dead
The TV says the stampede erupted in Kerman, the hometown of Gen. Qassem Soleimani where the procession was underway on Tuesday
 "Stampede at funeral of Iran general Qasem Soleimani leaves 35 dead")
US-Iran conflict: Oil rally has a crude impact on India Inc's key sectors
Among other sectors staring at a negative impact from higher crude oil prices are tyres and cement
 "US-Iran conflict: Oil rally has a crude impact on India Inc's key sectors")
Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions
"It's certainly a very dangerous moment," Prince Faisal told reporters in Riyadh
 "Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions")
