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Iran Says US Accepted Some Hormuz Conditions
Iran says the US accepted some of its seven conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but calls Washington's overall response inadequate.
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International PoliticsEnergy
Trump, Putin Call: Russia to Ship Diesel to US
Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call. Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets as Washington eases sanctions ahead of midterms.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says US-Iran War Near End After Nuclear Victory Claim
Trump says the US-Iran war is near its end after claiming a nuclear victory, as a Russia diesel deal and Houthi strikes reshape the conflict.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Warns Enemy Action to Meet More Destructive Response
Iran's foreign minister warns of a 'more destructive' response to renewed enemy action, pairing the threat with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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International-PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Very Soon'
Trump says the war with Iran will 'end very soon,' even as the U.S. surges a third carrier to the Middle East and weighs post-midterm strikes.
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MilitaryInternational
US Sends Third Carrier to Middle East in Iran Buildup
The US is dispatching a third aircraft carrier and nearly 10,000 troops to the Middle East, deepening its buildup as Trump weighs strikes on Iran.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Rejects Iran's Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump rejected Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deepening a standoff over the oil chokepoint as both sides brace for the midterms.
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PoliticsWorld
Trump at U.N.: Wins Sought After Rough Week
Trump used his U.N. General Assembly address to tout U.S. power and seek momentum after a rough domestic week, as key diplomacy shifts to Washington.
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International DiplomacyMiddle East
Iran Says It Sent Truce Terms to US via Qatar
Iran's security chief says Tehran sent conditions to end the war with the US through Qatari mediators and is awaiting Trump's response.
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PoliticsInternational
House Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill With 100% Tariffs
The US House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 262-159, handing Trump power to levy 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers.
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InternationalJustice
UN Experts Cite Possible US War Crimes in Iran
UN-backed experts find reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two Iran strikes, including one on a school in Minab.
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International RelationsMilitary
Iran claims strike on US ship in Hormuz; US denies attack
Iran says its IRGC Navy struck a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; Washington calls the claim a 'total lie' amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
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InternationalConflict
US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Navy Ships Targeted
US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, escalating tensions in the six-month-old Iran war.
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International ConflictMilitary
US Strikes Iranian Forces in Hormuz, Iran Retaliates
US forces strike Iranian mine-laying units on Larak Island, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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PoliticsWorld
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Deal
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its deal with Iran to manage Strait of Hormuz shipping, escalating tensions as the US-Iran ceasefire expires.
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International RelationsMilitary
Iran Rejects Trump's Claim Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's deputy foreign minister asserts Tehran's exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's pledge to claim the waterway.
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Politics
Trump Secretly Evacuated as Air Force One Became Decoy
Trump was secretly evacuated from Air Force One after a credible Iranian threat, with the jet becoming a flying decoy for unwitting staff and journalists.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Claims US Has Full Control of Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US Navy has 100% control of the Strait of Hormuz and demands Iran pay compensation as the critical oil chokepoint stays closed.
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International RelationsPolitics
Trump Pivots to Sanctions as Iran War Strategy Shifts
Trump administration returns to sanctions as primary Iran strategy after military and diplomatic approaches fail to end the conflict.
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CybersecurityUnited States
FBI Probes Water System Cyberattacks in Michigan, Minnesota
The FBI is investigating cyberattacks on water systems in Michigan and Minnesota, with Iran emerging as a leading suspect.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran's IRGC Claims Destruction of 3 US F-35 Jets in Jordan
Iran's IRGC claims it destroyed 3 US F-35 jets at Jordan's Al-Azraq base; CENTCOM denies any aircraft were damaged.
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International Politics
Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says Deal Perimeters Reached
President Trump says he agreed to cancel a planned military strike on Iran, claiming deal perimeters have been reached. Iran denies the claim.
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InternationalMilitary
Reports: Trump Orders New Iran Strikes; Tehran Vows Response
US officials say Trump ordered new strikes on Iran that could begin this weekend. Tehran says it has a comprehensive response plan ready.
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National SecurityPolitics
Water-Supply Hacks Widen Across U.S. as Iran Evidence Grows
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems now span at least seven states as investigators say the evidence points to Iran; attribution is not yet definitive.
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SecurityPolitics
Minnesota Water Cyberattacks Investigated; Iran Suspected
A coordinated cyberattack hit more than 30 Minnesota water systems as investigators probe possible Iran links. No contamination or service loss reported.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait, Escalating Gulf Conflict
Iran struck US facilities in Kuwait, escalating the five-month US-Iran war as Kuwait intercepted drones targeting vital and military sites.
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PoliticsUS
Trump Hosts Netanyahu; Freed Hostage Shares Iran Intel
President Trump hosted Netanyahu at the White House to discuss the Iran war as a freed American provided intel on Evin Prison.
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WorldPolitics
Trump's Iran Airstrike Pause: Military Limits, Defense Gaps
An in-depth analysis of why President Trump postponed a large-scale airstrike on Iran, examining military limits and air defense interceptor depletion.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Orders Pause in Iran Strikes Amid Diplomatic Push
Trump paused U.S. strikes on Iran after 13 nights as Omani mediators arrived in Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Houthi attacks on Saudi oil.
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Foreign Policy & International Relations
US and Iran Pause Strikes for Second Day as Talks Advance
US and Iran pause strikes for second day as diplomatic talks advance over Strait of Hormuz ahead of Netanyahu visit.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Says Iran Not Ready for Deal Amid Major US Strikes
Trump says Iran is not ready for a nuclear deal as US military strikes severely weaken Iran's navy and air force, with Netanyahu set to visit Washington.
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International PoliticsMilitary
US Strikes Iran; Trump Says Tehran Not Ready for Deal
US launches 13th night of Iran strikes as Trump rules out deal, threatens 'massive attack' and warns Houthis. Oil tops $100.
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War & ConflictPolitics
Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Proposal as Strikes Intensify
Iran reportedly rejected a U.S. cease-fire proposal as American forces completed a 13th night of strikes and Trump threatened a 'massive attack.'
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Site
Trump threatens to strike Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site; Iran warns any attack would be considered an expansion of war.
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InternationalMilitary
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Ninth Night as War Escalates
US strikes Iran for ninth night as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf. Three American troops killed; oil tops $90 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.
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War & ConflictInternational
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Warns Retaliation
US launches new airstrikes against Iran after two American service members killed in Jordan. Tehran warns of retaliation as conflict escalates.
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War & ConflictPolitics
US Strikes Iran Over Troop Deaths as Interim Deal Collapses
US launched airstrikes against Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, as an interim peace deal unravels and the Hormuz crisis deepens.
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International Conflict & PoliticsMiddle East
US and Iran Exchange Strikes in Major Middle East Escalation
US and Iran exchanged strikes on critical infrastructure as Iran suspended its commitments under the Islamabad MoU peace deal.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Kuwait and Jordan
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan, escalating the five-month war and threatening Hormuz stability.
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International RelationsPolitics
Iran Releases American Dena Karari in Gesture of Goodwill
Iran freed Iranian-American Dena Karari after 18 months on espionage charges. Trump announced the release as a goodwill gesture amid the US-Iran war.
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InternationalMilitary
US Pounds Iran in Sustained Strikes; Tehran Strikes Back
US strikes Iran for third night as Trump weighs hitting nuclear site. Iran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
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MilitaryPolitics
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes in New Hormuz Phase
U.S. and Iran trade strikes as the conflict enters a new phase focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest.
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InternationalMilitary
US Launches 7-Hour Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
US launches sustained strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation on American bases. Trump threatens power plants as analysts warn of forever war.
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International Politics
Iran Newspaper Publishes Death List Naming Trump, 12 Leaders
An Iranian newspaper published a death list of 13 world leaders including Donald Trump. Experts call it symbolic propaganda but warn of lone-wolf risks.
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International PoliticsEconomy
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War as Trump Renews Blockade
Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a 20% cargo fee, as strikes escalate and oil prices surge.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Mossad's Secret Plot to Recruit Ahmadinejad as an Asset
NYT reveals how Israel's Mossad spent years secretly cultivating former Iranian President Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset in a failed plot.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US Launches Fresh Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards close the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel, prompting a third round of US strikes on 140 Iranian military sites.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches Fresh Airstrikes
Iran's IRGC closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping; US responds with a third round of airstrikes hitting 140 military targets in dramatic escalation.
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InternationalNuclear
Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Facility, Satellite Images Reveal
New satellite imagery reveals Iran may be repairing the Taleghan 2 nuclear facility at Parchin, raising questions about compliance with the US-Iran MoU.
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InternationalPolitics
Experts Say Israel Holds the Key to Ending the Iran-US War
As the Iran-US war enters its fifth month, experts argue that Israel's refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon is the primary obstacle to peace.
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InternationalMedia
Bot Networks Hijack European News Comment Sections
A joint investigation reveals coordinated bot networks manipulating comment sections of European public broadcasters, with Iran as the primary target.
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US PoliticsInternational
US Strikes Iran as Tehran Closes Strait of Hormuz
The US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation as oil markets reel.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Bombings Escalate War
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping as the US conducts renewed bombing campaigns. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches New Airstrikes
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping as the US conducts a third wave of airstrikes, escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran Over Assassination Plot
Trump warns Iran of massive retaliation if it attempts to assassinate him, as US-Iran tensions escalate after ceasefire collapse.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Iran FM in Oman for Strait Talks as New Leader Vows Revenge
Iran's FM arrives in Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows revenge and the US issues a Saturday deadline.
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PoliticsInternational Affairs
Trump Declares Iran Cease-Fire Over, Offers Ukraine Patriots
At the NATO summit, Trump declared the Iran cease-fire over, offered Ukraine Patriot missile production, and demanded an end to trade with Spain.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Mourns Khamenei as Successor Mojtaba Absent at Funeral
Millions gather in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral prayer as his son and successor Mojtaba remains absent, fueling speculation about Iran's leadership.
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DiplomacyFinance
China Engages Globally in Coordinated Diplomatic Push
Wang Yi meets Danish King, envoy attends Khamenei funeral, Beijing protests US fisheries report, and Shanghai-NY finance leaders discuss investment.
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InternationalPolitics
Millions Gather in Tehran for Khamenei's State Funeral
Millions gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral as questions mount over successor Mojtaba's absence and Iran's fragile ceasefire with the US.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Begins Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran begins week-long funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike. The event tests regime stability amid ceasefire talks.
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WarPolitics
AP Probe: US Strike Killed Over 100 Iranian Children
AP reconstructs the US strike on an Iranian school that killed over 100 children. The Pentagon has stayed silent for over 120 days.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump: Iran Denuclearization 'Very Simple' as Talks Continue
Trump calls Iran denuclearization 'very simple' as US and Iranian envoys continue indirect talks through Qatari mediators in Doha.
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InternationalPolitics
US-Iran Doha Talks in Doubt as Iran Denies Meeting Scheduled
US and Iranian negotiators head to Doha amid conflicting claims over whether talks will occur, testing a fragile ceasefire agreement.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Oman Proposes Hormuz Fee Plan After US-Iran War
Oman proposes maritime service fees for Strait of Hormuz transit, backed by Iran but opposed by the US, as the 60-day MOU toll-free window ticks down.
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International RelationsPolitics
Trump Presses Syria on Hezbollah, Raising Regional Alarm
Trump pushes Syria to confront Hezbollah, alarming Lebanon and Israel. Syria's leader rejects military action as regional tensions escalate.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Targets After American Airstrikes
Iran strikes US military targets after American airstrikes hit Iranian coastal sites, shattering the fragile Islamabad ceasefire agreement.
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MilitaryInternational
Iranian Drones Strike Bahrain as Iran-US Ceasefire Unravels
Iranian drones attacked Bahrain and a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes, threatening the fragile Iran-US ceasefire agreement.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran-US Ceasefire Shatters in Strikes on Bahrain and Hormuz
US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain shatter the fragile June 18 ceasefire, threatening a wider regional war.
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PoliticsWar
Senate GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution After Trump Clash
Senate Republicans voted down a war powers resolution on Iran after Trump berated them at a closed-door Capitol meeting, flipping two GOP senators' votes.
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InternationalEconomy
Belgian Shipowners Warn of Mine Danger in Hormuz Evacuation
Belgian shipowners urge safety-first approach as UN evacuates 900 ships and 11,000 seafarers from the mined Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal.
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International PoliticsNuclear
US Eases Iran Sanctions After Vance Announces Nuclear Deal
US eases Iran sanctions after Vance announces Tehran agreed to resume IAEA nuclear inspections, marking a potential breakthrough in the nuclear standoff.
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International GeopoliticsEconomy
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Key US-Iran Talks
Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz hours before US-Iran talks in Switzerland, escalating tensions and threatening global oil markets.
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International RelationsPolitics
U.S.-Iran Talks Resume in Switzerland, Deal Shapes Midterms
VP JD Vance leads U.S. delegation in Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran as Trump's interim deal becomes a flashpoint in the 2026 midterms.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US-Iran Deal Under Strain
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatening the fragile US-Iran peace deal. Sunday talks in Switzerland loom as key test.
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DiplomacyInternational Relations
China Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal as 60-Day Window Opens
China welcomes the U.S.-Iran first-phase agreement, as a 60-day negotiation window opens with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen.
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International PoliticsPolitics
CIA Casts Doubt on Iran Nuclear Deal Amid Internal Rifts
CIA Director Ratcliffe told Trump that intelligence raises serious doubts about Iran's nuclear concessions, exposing deep divides in the administration.
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International PoliticsEconomy
US-Iran Peace Deal Signed as CIA Doubts Nuclear Commitments
US and Iran signed a preliminary peace deal on June 15, sending oil prices tumbling. But the CIA has raised serious doubts about Iran's nuclear pledges.
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International RelationsPolitics
US and Iran Reach Preliminary Deal to Open Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, bringing relief after months of war but deferring nuclear issues.
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PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Berates Netanyahu Over Strike That Threatens Iran Deal
President Trump called for restraint after Israel struck Beirut as a US-Iran peace deal teetered on the brink. Iran warned of imminent retaliation.
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PoliticsInternational Affairs
Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal, Cancels Military Strikes
President Trump cancels strikes on Iran, claims peace deal imminent. Global oil reserves drain as Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Declares Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran announces complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after US strikes, threatening global oil supplies and escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran Strikes US Bases Across Middle East in Major Escalation
Iran launches heavy strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, retaliating for American attacks on Iranian ports and threatening the ceasefire.
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Crime and JusticePolitics
Iranian Flag Sticker on Paint Can in Vlaams Belang Attack
A cyclist vandalized the Vlaams Belang office in Antwerp. The paint can left behind bore a sticker with the Iranian flag, adding a geopolitical twist.
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International RelationsPolitics
U.S.-Iran Talks Stalled as Both Sides Demand Victory
Nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran face a fundamental obstacle: both sides insist on claiming victory, complicating efforts to end the conflict.
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International ConflictPolitics
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Day After Iran De-escalation
Israel struck Tyre and southern Lebanon, killing 29, a day after Israel and Iran de-escalated. The Hezbollah campaign complicates U.S.-Iran peace talks.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Breaking Ceasefire
Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at Israel on June 7, the first such attack since the April ceasefire. Israel retaliated as Trump urged restraint.
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International ConflictEconomy
Iran and Israel Pull Back as US Economy Strains Under War
Iran and Israel de-escalate after exchanging direct strikes, while Trump defends his war record and US consumers feel the economic pinch.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Iran Demands $24B Asset Release; US Weighs Redirecting Funds
Iran demands $24B in frozen assets for peace talks while the US Treasury plans to use those funds to rebuild Gulf allies hit by Iranian attacks.
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Middle EastPolitics
US Retaliates With Airstrikes After Iran Strikes on Allies
US launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military sites after Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating the 2026 war.
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Middle East Conflict & EconomyPolitics
Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Fires Missiles in Escalation
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh trigger Iranian missile attack on Israel, shattering the fragile April ceasefire and threatening US peace efforts.
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PoliticsMiddle East Conflict & Economy
Trump Claims Iran Nuclear Promise; Critics Disagree
President Trump says Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, but experts note Tehran has made the same pledge for over 50 years through the NPT.
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International SecurityMiddle East
Sirens Sound in Bahrain and Kuwait Amid Iran-US Escalation
Sirens rang out in Bahrain and Kuwait on June 6 as Iran launched ballistic missiles at US bases, testing the fragile ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war.
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International SecurityPolitics
Air Raid Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait as Iran Strikes US Bases
Air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain and Kuwait after Iran launched ballistic missiles at US military installations, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
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PoliticsInternational
House Votes to Halt Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump
The US House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 to halt military operations against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of Trump.
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Culture
Marjane Satrapi, Creator of 'Persepolis', Dies at 56
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of the acclaimed graphic novel 'Persepolis' and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, has died at 56 in Paris.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran's IRGC Strikes US Ships and Bases in Major Escalation
Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US and Israeli vessels and military bases after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of broader conflict.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran's IRGC Strikes US-Linked Vessel in Retaliatory Attack
Iran's IRGC strikes a Panama-flagged cargo ship with a cruise missile in retaliation for a US attack, escalating Persian Gulf tensions.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal 'Within a Week' Amid Hormuz Crisis
Trump claims a US-Iran deal will be finalized within a week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran suspends talks over Israeli operations in Lebanon.
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EconomyFinance
Gold Crashes Below $4,500 as Iran Threatens Hormuz Blockade
Gold fell below $4,500 per ounce as Iran escalated Middle East tensions by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, triggering market turmoil.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Rubio: Iran's New Supreme Leader Engaged in Nuclear Talks
Rubio says Iran's new Supreme Leader is increasingly engaged in nuclear talks as Tehran agrees to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its program.
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InternationalMilitary Conflict
US Strikes Iran, Tehran Suspends Talks as Conflict Escalates
US bombs Iranian military sites after drone shootdown; Iran retaliates with missiles at Kuwait; Tehran suspends peace talks as ceasefire unravels.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Shoots Down US Drone as Trump Nears Deal With Tehran
Iran's IRGC shoots down a US MQ-1 drone in the Persian Gulf as President Trump says the US is 'slowly but surely' approaching a deal with Tehran.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Conceded on Nukes, Trump Warns Military Option Remains
Trump says Iran agreed not to develop or buy nukes, calling it a 'big difference,' while warning the US will 'end it a different way' if talks fail.
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InternationalTechnology
Iranians Slowly Reconnect After 88-Day Internet Blackout
After the longest internet shutdown in modern history, Iranians are gradually coming back online. But the restoration is partial and fragile.
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International AffairsPolitics
Trump Weighs Iran Deal as Blockade Tightens
Trump weighs a deal with Iran as the US blockade tightens, hard-liners resist, and allegations emerge of Chinese-made missiles aiding Tehran.
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InternationalPolitics
US Sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority on Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, targeting Tehran's toll regime over the Strait of Hormuz and escalating pressure.
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International ConflictPolitics
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Middle East Tensions
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes on May 28, threatening a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic talks. Oil prices surged as markets reacted.
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International AffairsPolitics
White House Rejects Iranian Claim of Unofficial Hormuz Deal
The White House calls Iranian state media's outline of an unofficial Strait of Hormuz deal a 'complete fabrication' as US-Iran talks continue.
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International AffairsPolitics
Somaliland Offers US Foothold Against Iran-Backed Houthis
Somaliland, a breakaway African state, offers the US access to its port and airbase, threatening Iran's Houthi proxy operations in the Red Sea.
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InternationalMiddle East
US Sinks Iranian Mine-Laying Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US forces sink two Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and strike missile sites, escalating tensions as Tehran negotiates peace in Doha.
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PoliticsInternational Conflict
Trump Calls Rare Camp David Meeting as Iran Ceasefire Frails
President Trump convenes full Cabinet at Camp David as Iran threatens retaliation against renewed US strikes, with ceasefire on brink of collapse.
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InternationalGeopolitics
US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have largely negotiated a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a three-month blockade that disrupted global energy markets.
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PoliticsInternational
Iran Peace Talks Advance as Trump Battles Republican Critics
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
Former Trump Envoy Warns President on Iran Diplomatic Gambit
Morgan Ortagus warns Trump that Iran may be using nuclear negotiations to buy time, as the president pauses strikes and extends a fragile ceasefire.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Delays Iran Strike as Pentagon Faces Industrial Crisis
Trump halts a planned Iran strike hours before launch as Hegseth confronts a Pentagon industrial base crisis exposed by the war.
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Crime & TerrorismInternational
Iraqi Militant Arrested for Liège Synagogue, EU Attacks
An Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah commander accused of orchestrating 18 attacks on Jewish sites across Europe has been arrested and extradited to the US.
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