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North Korea Summit Is Back on Track, Trump Says

ZEKE MILLER, JOSH LEDERMAN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 "We're going to deal," the president tells reporters after meeting with a top North Korean official who delivered a letter from Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Issues Steep Demands for New Iran Nuclear Deal

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 21, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatens "the strongest sanctions in history" if Iran doesn't change course. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Shift in U.S. Policies Triggers Concern in Mideast

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 As a former State Department and Pentagon official describes it, “Traditionally we’ve tried to play a role of fireman in the Middle East. Now we’re playing the role of arsonist.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Turns Screws on Top Iranian Bankers

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 The Trump administration designates Valiollah Seif, head of Iran's central bank, a terrorist and says it will impose worldwide sanctions on anyone doing business with him. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Glimpse at Ties Between Israelis and Arabs

JOSH LEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 12, 2018 A recent unexpected and informal meeting at a Washington, D.C., restaurant casts light on budding cooperation as the Jewish state and Gulf nations find common cause against Iran. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump to Pull Out of Nuclear Deal With Iran

JOSH LEDERMAN and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press May 8, 2018 The collapse of the accord, which sets Iran free to resume prohibited activities, deals a profound blow to U.S. allies and potentially deepens the president's isolation on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )