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US weighs options on Iran strike as officials signal no final decision

US weighs options on Iran strike as officials signal no final decision

Conflicting signals from White House, Pentagon underscore uncertainty amid regional tensions, protests in Iran, say US media reports

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US gives Lukoil 45 more days to sell assets outside Russia
15.01.2026

US gives Lukoil 45 more days to sell assets outside Russia

‘Treasury will evaluate any proposed sale of Lukoil assets on factors that support U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives,' says US agency

Minneapolis demands US federal law enforcement officers leave 'immediately' after agent shoots man
15.01.2026

Minneapolis demands US federal law enforcement officers leave 'immediately' after agent shoots man

'We stand by our immigrant and refugee communities,' city says following shooting of Venezuelan national

Colombian president to meet Trump on Feb. 3
15.01.2026

Colombian president to meet Trump on Feb. 3

Fight against drug trafficking 1 main issue in White House meeting, says Gustavo Petro

US Embassy in Qatar asks Americans to ‘exercise increased caution’ amid regional tensions
15.01.2026

US Embassy in Qatar asks Americans to ‘exercise increased caution’ amid regional tensions

'At this time, U.S. Embassy staffing and operations are unchanged, and consular services continue as normal,' it says

Denmark warns forced US takeover of Greenland would be 'end of NATO'
15.01.2026

Denmark warns forced US takeover of Greenland would be 'end of NATO'

'You trade with people, but you don't trade people,' says foreign minister, dismissing claims of Chinese military presence on island