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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · Aug 3, 2022

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · Jul 22

‘They Killed Us All’ : Druze Woman Describes Murder of Her American Cousin and 6 Other Relatives by Syrian Forces in As-Suwayda themedialine.org/top-stories/th…

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · Jul 16

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · Jul 16

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FDD@FDD · Jul 2

Is a democratic Iran within reach? On the FDD Morning Brief, @JSchanzer spoke w/ @ForeignDeskNews’ @LisaDaftari about the Iranian people's vision for a post-regime future, w/ @NatalieEcanow delivering headlines. 📺 bit.ly/4lbGjTt 🎧 spoti.fi/4klIToE

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FDD@FDD · Jul 1

🗓️ Tomorrow at 8:30am ET! FDD Sr. Research Analyst @NatalieEcanow delivers #MidEast headlines ahead of a convo between @JSchanzer & @LisaDaftari — editor-in-chief of @ForeignDeskNews — focusing on the implications of the "12-Day War" for Iranians inside the country and abroad.…

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · Jun 24

From regime change tweets to ceasefire to more ballistic missiles...whiplash updates and breaking news from the #MiddleEast on @foxnews last night. #Iran #Israel #MIGA @foxnewsnight

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · Jun 25

It appears Trump’s rhetoric on Iran and Israel is a moving target and perhaps strategically so, but his decisions reveal the actual playbook. When it comes to deciphering his foreign policy, watch what he does, not what he says.

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Erick Stakelbeck@ErickStakelbeck · Jun 25

The Iranian regime may have agreed to a ceasefire—but the fight for freedom inside Iran isn’t over. On TBN Special Report: Israel at War, @ForeignDeskNews Editor-in-Chief @LisaDaftari breaks down why this moment could be a turning point—not just in the conflict with Israel, but…

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Daniel Baldwin@baldwin_daniel_ · Jun 25

Does President Trump’s Middle East ceasefire have staying power? @LisaDaftari breaks down why Israel, Iran, and the U.S. all want the fighting to stop: “From a broader angle, no side in this war wants this to escalate.” LISTEN:

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · May 30

So this woman hijacks the MIT graduation to make the whole thing about her personal beliefs about Israel, any insult to the Jewish students or others in attendance be damned. Selfish, self-aggrandizing, disrespectful & RUDE.

KKassy Akiva@KassyAkiva · May 29

MIT’s class president, Megha Vemuri, spent her graduation speech bashing Israel. Then President Sally Kornbluth spoke immediately after and oh boy was that awkward.

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 27

#Iran truckers’ strike continues throughout the country. More footage, this time from #Sabzevar. #IranTruckersStrike

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · May 26

British man detained after car hits fans at Liverpool parade - reuters.com/world/uk/uk-po…

ForeignDeskNews's tweet card. Police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related. Twenty people were treated at the scene. Ambulance officials said of the 27 taken to hospital, four were children.

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · May 26

Photo montage of the truck protests across #Iran 👇 #IranTruckersStrike

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The Foreign Desk@ForeignDeskNews · May 26

As is always the case with sector-specific protests in #Iran, it’s about much more than truck drivers.

LLisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 26

Truck drivers across #Iran in full protest mode in dozens of cities. Here they are in #Meybod. Video: @ForeignDeskNews

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 26

Truck drivers across #Iran in full protest mode in dozens of cities. Here they are in #Meybod. Video: @ForeignDeskNews

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 26

Another video- this time truck drivers protesting in Sanandaj, #Iran.

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 12

Thankful Edan Alexander was released today. But, the bigger story? If the Qataris could get Hamas to release one hostage, the American, on the launch of Trump's Mid East trip to find favor, then they could have gotten them all released. It's as simple as that.

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 11

Freed Israeli Hostage Noa Argamani’s Emotional Talk at Milken Conference Highlights Urgency to Bring Hostages Home foreigndesknews.com/top-story/free…

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Trace Gallagher@tracegallagher · May 11

Do you think distain toward religion and prayer is finally fading in America? @kevincorke @ChanleySPainter @jasonrantz @jaymefranklin16 @NJBeisner @LisaDaftari

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Lisa Daftari@LisaDaftari · May 12

Coming up at 9amPT/noonET on @MeritStreet TV to talk about the latest Hamas hostage release, Qatar’s gift ✈️ plane to the US and President Trump’s Mid East trip- tune in now! 📺

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