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"Tuesday's Top 7 Must-Knows: September 12 Edition"
international-affairs2 years ago

"Tuesday's Top 7 Must-Knows: September 12 Edition"

The Biden administration has advanced a prisoner swap deal with Iran, issuing a waiver for banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian oil funds to secure the release of five American citizens detained in Iran. The FDA has approved a new coronavirus vaccine targeting the omicron subvariant, with eligibility yet to be determined. Morocco has been slow to accept foreign earthquake aid following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake, baffling foreign officials. The Justice Department's antitrust trial against Google begins, potentially impacting the tech landscape. Hurricane Lee poses a growing threat to eastern New England, with significant storm hazards expected. Drew Barrymore is bringing back her talk show amid the Hollywood strikes.

Discord leak reveals Iran hid weapons in earthquake aid for attack on US troops.
international-relations2 years ago

Discord leak reveals Iran hid weapons in earthquake aid for attack on US troops.

Iran allegedly concealed military equipment, including small arms, ammunition, and drones, in aid shipments to Syria after an earthquake in February to target US troops, according to leaked US documents obtained by The Washington Post. The shipments were reportedly made through vehicle convoys from Iran in collaboration with local militant groups and the Quds Force. The Popular Mobilization Committee, an umbrella organization of militias, has denied involvement. An official in Iraq's prime minister's office called the findings "fake."