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US would back Israeli strikes if Iran talks fail, Trump told Netanyahu in December: Report

US would back Israeli strikes if Iran talks fail, Trump told Netanyahu in December: Report

Washington discussing how US might facilitate Israeli strikes on Iran through technical, diplomatic means, according to CBS

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China grants visa-free entry to UK, Canadian citizens
15.02.2026

China grants visa-free entry to UK, Canadian citizens

Beijing to extend visa waiver policy to ordinary passport holders from both countries starting Feb. 17

Syrian Army takes over Al-Shaddadi military base in Hasakah after coordination with US
15.02.2026

Syrian Army takes over Al-Shaddadi military base in Hasakah after coordination with US

Base is considered one of most prominent strategic sites in the Syrian Jazira region

US, Pakistan discuss regional security, counterterrorism cooperation
15.02.2026

US, Pakistan discuss regional security, counterterrorism cooperation

Pakistan's army chief meets US secretary of state on sidelines of Munich Security Conference

US Justice Department sends Congress Epstein files memo as criticism mounts over redactions
15.02.2026

US Justice Department sends Congress Epstein files memo as criticism mounts over redactions

Officials say edits protect victims, while lawmakers accuse DOJ of obscuring key details and fueling confusion

US’ Rubio says nation-states must engage, rejects talk of US-Europe rupture
15.02.2026

US’ Rubio says nation-states must engage, rejects talk of US-Europe rupture

Secretary of state says dialogue essential in changing world order, transatlantic alliance adapting to new realities