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Hours after Trump took office on 20 January, he signed an executive order halting all foreign assistance until such funds were vetted and aligned with his "America First" policy.

Sweden's centre-right coalition, which relies on the support of the far-right Sweden Democrats party, said on Friday it would seek to increase vetting around gun purchases and ban certain types of weapon.

The vetting process can take about two years and involves multiple interviews, as well as security and health screenings.

She added that by the time Khalife had initiated a relationship with Iran, he had been vetted and cleared and thereby had access to a "sea of sensitive material".

“I put both of them into my car and drove to the vet,” said Davis, whose organization is covering the cost of treatment.