US Yemen diplomat accuses Iran of stoking regional conflicts
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November 30, 2018
MUKALLA, Yemen (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Yemen on Thursday accused Iran of "throwing gasoline on the fire" of conflicts across the Middle East, vowing that America will defend its regional interests and not "shy away when the problems get difficult."
Ambassador Matthew Tueller's comments during an interview with The Associated Press signal that America's hard-line approach to Tehran in the wake of withdrawing from the nuclear deal will continue.
His remarks also take on even more importance as Tueller is now President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next ambassador in Iraq, a country wher...
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