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State Dept, analyst on death sentence for US man in spying trial
Washington, DC
1. Wide of White House news briefing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Jay Carney, White House Spokesperson:
"Allegations that Mr Hekmati either worked for or was sent to Iran by the CIA are false. The Iranian regime has a history,...
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US State Dep on Pakistan's opening of Afghan supply line, criticises Iran missile test
1. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland entering news conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Victoria Nuland, US State Department spokesperson:
"As the statement makes clear ,there were mistakes made on both sides that led to the...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Taiwan's youth seek identity in China's shadow
VOICED: Taiwan's youth seek identity in China's shadow
Bloomberg
Pompeo Blames Iran for Attacks on Oil Tankers
Jun.13 -- Secretary of State Michael Pompeo says Iran is responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. He spoke to reporters in Washington.
Bloomberg
Iran Says it Shot Down U.S. Drone
Jun.20 -- Iran says it shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace. The move escalates already fierce tensions in the Persian Gulf and sent oil spiking as well. Bloomberg’s Golnar Motevalli and Zainab Fattah report on “Bloomberg Markets:...
Bloomberg
Oil Extends Gains on Rising Tensions in Persian Gulf
Jul.22 -- The U.K. is seeking to calm tensions with Iran following the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week. British Prime Minister Theresa May is leading an emergency meeting today to discuss the security of ships...
Bloomberg
Oil, Havens Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
Jan.07 -- Oil jumped after Iran attacked two U.S.-Iraqi airbases in its first response to the killing of a top general. Bloomberg’s Aaron Clark reports on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
Bloomberg
U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Trump's War of Words With Rouhani
Jul.23 -- U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new broadside against Iran, warning of unspecified “consequences” if counterpart Hassan Rouhani continues threatening America. Speaking on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe," Annmarie Hordern...
Bloomberg
Hormats: Boris Johnson's First Crisis Is U.K.-Iran Tensions
Jul.24 -- Robert Hormats, vice chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses escalating tensions between the U.K. and Iran after Iranians seized a British ship. He speaks with Francine Lacqua and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
Iran Is Johnson's First Crisis, Not Brexit, Hormats Says
Jul.24 -- Robert Hormats, vice chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses the challenge Iran presents to Boris Johnson as he becomes U.K. Prime Minister and the potential for the Strait of Hormuz to be closed. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Oil Extends Price Surge
Jan.05 -- Oil is rising in the wake of escalating Middle East tensions. Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski speaks with Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Economic and security commission releases annual review
1. Wide of commission chairwoman Carolyn Bartholomew and vice chairman Daniel Blumenthal
2. Cutaway reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Daniel Blumenthal, Commission Vice Chairman:
"Beijing is making a political issue out of public...
Bloomberg
Oil Fell After Increase in U.S. Stockpiles
Jul.05 -- Oil prices fell to their lowest in almost three weeks, following the surprise increase in American stockpiles. At the same time, Saudi Arabia lowered August pricing for all crude grades in the U.S. the day after President Trump...
Bloomberg
Saudi Really Needs Oil Deal, Russia Doesn't Quite as Much, Nasdaq's Essner Says
Dec.04 -- Tamar Essner, director or energy and utilities at Nasdaq, talks about this week’s OPEC meeting, and the implications for global oil supply and prices. She speaks with Shery Ahn and Paul Allen on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Iran warns US of 'consequences' over oil trade
Iran's foreign minister has warned the United States that there will be consequences if the United States tries to stop Iran from exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran warns US of 'consequences' over oil trade
Iran's foreign minister has warned the United States that there will be consequences if the United States tries to stop Iran from exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Defense Sec on Iran, China and 5G
Acting US Defense Secretary Mark Esper called on European partners to impress on Iran that it should "get off the military track and on to the diplomatic track."
Bloomberg
Middle East Tension 'Doesn't Leave Iran With Many Options'
Jul.25 -- Ellen Wald, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and author of “Saudi, Inc.”, talks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel about Middle East tensions, Iranian exports and the geopolitics surrounding the oil market....
Bloomberg
Rep. McCaul Says U.S. Wants to Get Iran Back to the Table
Jun.17 -- Representative Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas, discusses oil tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and efforts by the U.S. to get Iran back to the negotiating table. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
AFP News Agency
VOICED: China the key to Taiwanese presidential race
VOICED: China the key to Taiwanese presidential race
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White House Cautions on Trump Taiwan Call
The White House says progress in the United States' relationship with China could be "undermined" if the issue of Taiwan's sovereignty flares up.The comments from White House spokesman Josh Earnest follow President-elect Donald Trump's...
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White House Cautions on Trump Taiwan Call
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus068040The White House says progress in the United States' relationship with China could be "undermined" if the issue of Taiwan's sovereignty flares up.The comments from White House spokesman Josh...
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Life on board carrier USS Bush in Arabian Sea
Preparatory flights began taking off on Sunday from the USS George H.W Bush aircraft carrier, a day before the vessel was due to make it through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf - the Strait of Hormuz - which would lead to the...
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Iran: Trump wants talks, Bolton wants conflict
Iran's top diplomat said Wednesday President Donald Trump's aim "is to bring us to our knees to talk" — but national security adviser John Bolton and key U.S. allies in the Mideast want "regime change at the very least" and the...