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Iranpress: U.S. Confirms $700M Air Defense Missile Sale to Taiwan

U.S. Confirms $700M Air Defense Missile Sale to Taiwan

Wednesday, 19 November 2025 14:38

The United States has approved the sale of an advanced air defense missile system to Taiwan valued at nearly $700 million, its second arms package in a week, bringing the total to $1 billion. The move reaffirms Washington’s military support for Taipei amid escalating tensions with Beijing.

Iranpress: Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on China Over Metal Export Limits

Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on China Over Metal Export Limits

Saturday, 11 October 2025 10:20

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports and restrict exports of strategic software to China starting November 1, escalating trade tensions after Beijing introduced what he called “very strict” limits on rare metal exports.

Iranpress: China Files Complaint Against U.S. Over Tariff War

China Files Complaint Against U.S. Over Tariff War

Thursday, 27 March 2025 16:48

China has officially lodged a complaint against the United States regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese exports, marking a significant escalation in ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.

Iranpress: EU Security Is No Longer Our Priority: U.S. Defense Secretary

EU Security Is No Longer Our Priority: U.S. Defense Secretary

Wednesday, 12 February 2025 21:00

In a controversial statement, U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegset declared that the security of Europe is no longer a priority for the United States, shifting focus to threats against America, particularly from China.

Iranpress: Global Backlash as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Trade Tensions

Global Backlash as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Trade Tensions

Monday, 03 February 2025 16:58

The U.S. faces mounting economic and diplomatic pressure after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering immediate retaliation from key trading partners.

Iranpress: U.S. Navy Bans Use of Chinese "DeepSeek" Amid Security Concerns

U.S. Navy Bans Use of Chinese "DeepSeek" Amid Security Concerns

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 18:34

Tehran (IP) - The U.S. Navy has prohibited its personnel from using a new Chinese artificial intelligence tool known as "DeepSeek," citing security concerns.

Iranpress: TikTok Stops Working for American Users

TikTok Stops Working for American Users

Sunday, 19 January 2025 10:01

Late on Saturday, TikTok ceased functioning in the United States and vanished from the Apple and Google app stores in anticipation of a law coming into effect on Sunday mandating the closure of the app, which is utilized by 170 million Americans.

Iranpress: Chinese President Meets US Security Adviser in Bid to Ease Tensions

Chinese President Meets US Security Adviser in Bid to Ease Tensions

Thursday, 29 August 2024 17:26

IP - Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday. The visit was aimed at maintaining open lines of communication between the two countries, as tensions have escalated in the China-US relationship in recent years.

Iranpress: US Jets Intercepts Four Chinese, Russian Bombers Near Alaska

US Jets Intercepts Four Chinese, Russian Bombers Near Alaska

Thursday, 25 July 2024 17:02

The US military announced that it had intercepted several Russian and Chinese bombers in international airspace near the coast of Alaska, the first time the two Asian allies made a joint foray into the area.

Iranpress: Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Friday, 26 April 2024 14:11

The US Secretary of State met with China’s leader, in Beijing on Friday, as the two countries worked to hold together a fractious relationship despite various disputes over issues such as the economy, security, and geopolitical frictions in East Asia, West Asia, and Ukraine.

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