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The Trump administration is preparing for potential military strikes against Iran while diplomatic efforts continue, although no final decision has been made. U.S. military and intelligence personnel are adjusting plans amid concerns of Iranian retaliation, as Tehran reviews a recent U.S. proposal for a conflict resolution.

Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called for the State Department to designate her as “wrongfully detained”. “She is a US citizen and has the same rights as any US citizen,” he says.

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