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Libya Erupting Into New Civil War As Rival Factions Battle On Streets Of Tripoli
Long forgotten in Western mainstream media, Libya has suddenly come back into headlines as a small civil war is erupting within areas under control of the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.
Scores of people have been killed and wounded amidst intensifying clashes in the Libyan capital as rival factions vie for control of the city.
Notably, the clashes have involved the shelling of residential areas in southern sections of Tripoli, street-to-street fighting, and tanks in the streets, reminiscent of the 2011 war which eventually led to a NATO air campaign and forcible removal and assassination of Libya's longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-08-27/libya-erupting-new-civil-war-rival-factions-war-streets-tripoli
Rouhani: Tehran Will Defeat 'Anti-Iranian' Officials in White House
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attended Tuesday a parliamentary session to answer questions on how his government tackles a new round of US economic sanctions imposed on Tehran, Reuters reported.
According to Reuters, in a speech broadcasted live on state television, Rouhani said his country would overcome the economic challenges and show "the anti-iranian officials in the White House" that the sanctions policy would fail.
"The economic problems are critical, but more important than that is that many people have lost their faith in the future of the Islamic Republic and are in doubt about its power," Rouhani was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Rouhani added that "we are not afraid of America or the economic problems… We will overcome the troubles."
On Monday, Rouhani said that Tehran expects other signatories of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, to propel their efforts to save the deal, now that the United States has withdrawn from the multilateral accord.
"Iran has lived up to all its obligations stated in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and with regard to US’ unilateral withdrawal from the deal, the other parties to it are expected to boost efforts and transparency for saving the deal," Rouhani said, as quoted on the presidential website, in a phone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
In May, US President Donald Trump announced the decision to leave the JCPOA and re-impose sanctions against Tehran and third states doing business with Iran. The first set of economic restrictions, including ban on purchasing US currency, trading in gold and other precious metals, buying aluminum and steel for industrial purposes, and performing activities related to Iran’s sovereign debt, took effect on August 5.
The second portion, including sanctions on Iran's port operations, energy sector and foreign transactions, will be effectuated in November.
Following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, the European Union along with other signatories to the accord has repeatedly stressed their interest in preserving ties with Iran. Since then, the European Union has amended its Blocking Statute to protect the interests of EU companies doing business with Iran.
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201808281067523300-usa-iran-sanctions-rouhani-white-house/
USS Carney Destroyer Leaves Black Sea After ‘Security Operations’ With Allies
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney has left the Black Sea after joint operations with its NATO allies, the US Sixth Fleet said a statement on Tuesday.
“USS Carney (DDG 64) departed the Black Sea, Aug. 27, after conducting maritime security operations and theater security engagements with allies and partners … Carney's operations in the Black Sea demonstrated the U.S. commitment to collective security with NATO allies and partners in the region,” the statement read.
The destroyer entered the Black Sea on August 12 and has visited the ports of Romania and Georgia during its trip as part of the Operation Atlantic Resolve.
USS Carney’s operations in the Black Sea are a part of NATO increased presence in the Eastern Europe. Russia has criticized NATO's buildup near its borders, calling it provocative and saying it could lead to regional and global destabilization.
https://sputniknews.com/military/201808281067523108-uss-carney-destroyer-black-sea/