Laura Rozen

Al-Monitor

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Laura Rozen is a correspondent for Al-Monitor, a new news outlet focused on the Middle East. She is a former reporter for Yahoo News, Politico, Foreign Policy, the Washington Monthly, National Journal and the American Prospect.

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Iran shot down a U.S. Navy drone today. Iranians claim the drone flew over Iran. The U.S. denies this, and says it was flying in international air space.

Iran shot down a U.S. drone, is military action looming?

Iran shot down a U.S. Navy drone today. Iranians claim the drone flew over Iran. The U.S. denies this, and says it was flying in international air space.

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In 2015, the Obama Administration struck a landmark deal with Iran and other world powers to curtail the Iranian nuclear program.

Trump Administration takes a new hard line approach to Iran

In 2015, the Obama Administration struck a landmark deal with Iran and other world powers to curtail the Iranian nuclear program.

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the…

Why is Qatar really being isolated and its diplomatic ramifications

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab allies embraced by President Trump have broken relations with Qatar, where a massive American military base commands US operations against the…

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