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A new Economist-YouGov survey shows nearly half of Republicans reject a proposed postwar reconstruction package for Iran. Support for asset unfreezes and oil sanctions waivers stands near 40% among the same group.
Washington ExaminerA new poll from the Economist and YouGov found that 48% of Republicans oppose providing Iran with $300 billion for postwar reconstruction and economic development. Only 23% of Republicans polled expressed support for the measure, while 29% said they were unsure.
The same survey recorded nearly identical results among Democrats. President Donald Trump has stated that U.S. taxpayer funds will not be used and that Gulf states will provide the financing.
Forty percent of Republicans said they support unfreezing Iranian assets and granting sanctions waivers that would allow Tehran to sell oil abroad. Democrats showed slightly higher support at 42%. A majority of Republicans backed opening the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days during negotiations. Most also favored talks on disposing of Iran's enriched uranium.
The Senate passed a resolution on Tuesday calling for an end to the war. Details of the reconstruction fund remain subject to a 60-day negotiation period under the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
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Military.comNorth Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon into its navy Tuesday at Nampo port. Kim Jong Un attended and outlined further plans for nuclear-armed surface ships. The move follows earlier tests and a damaged sister vessel.
vanguardngr.comNorth Korea commissioned the Choe Hyon destroyer on June 23 at the port of Nampo. Kim Jong Un attended and outlined plans to expand the navy with nuclear weapons and larger surface combatants.
France 24NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. The session occurs two weeks before the annual NATO summit scheduled next month in Turkey.