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28
May

Trump Denies Reported Deal on Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

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White House Rejects Reports of Hormuz Agreement U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports suggesting that Washington was close to reaching an agreement with Iran over the reopening and management of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as tensions between the two countries continue to intensify. The denial came after Iranian state-linked media reports claimed […]

20
May

Trump Says Iran Negotiations in Final Stages, Warns of Military Action if Deal Collapses

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiations with Iran are entering what he described as the “final stages,” while warning that Washington could launch new military strikes if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with the United States. The remarks come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East following months of conflict involving the […]

19
May

Iran says Peace Proposal Includes Reparations for War Damage, US Troop Withdrawal

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Iran Unveils Revised Peace Proposal Iran has submitted a revised peace proposal aimed at ending months of regional conflict, demanding war reparations, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Middle East, and a permanent halt to hostilities involving Iran and its regional allies, according to Iranian and diplomatic sources. The proposal, reportedly delivered indirectly to […]

18
May

Revised Iranian Proposal to End War Shared With US, Pakistani Source Says

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Iran has reportedly submitted a revised proposal aimed at ending the escalating regional conflict, with the updated framework delivered to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, according to a senior Pakistani source familiar with the negotiations. The proposal comes amid intensifying international efforts to prevent a wider Middle East war as fighting between Iran, Israel […]

15
May

Trump Says US and China Are Aligned on Iran, Warns Tehran to Make a Deal Soon

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States and Xi Jinping are broadly aligned on the Iran crisis, warning that Tehran must quickly agree to a deal over its nuclear program and regional tensions or risk further consequences. Speaking after high-level talks in Beijing during his state visit to China, Trump said both leaders agreed […]

13
May

Trump says Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Outweighs Americans’ Economic Pain

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his administration’s highest priority, even as rising fuel prices and inflation continue to place financial pressure on American households. Speaking to reporters before departing for a diplomatic visit to China, Trump dismissed suggestions that worsening economic conditions in the United […]

13
May

Chinese Supertanker Attempts Hormuz Passage

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A Chinese-owned supertanker carrying millions of barrels of Iraqi crude oil is attempting to pass through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Gulf continue to threaten global energy markets and maritime security. Shipping data released Wednesday showed that the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Yuan Hua Hu had moved past Iran’s […]

12
May

Peace Deal Hopes Fade After Trump Rejects “Garbage” Iran Counterproposal

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Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have suffered a major setback after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal, describing it as “garbage” and “totally unacceptable,” in remarks that have further dimmed hopes for a negotiated peace deal. The collapse in momentum comes at a critical stage in indirect […]

05
May

US and Iran Launch New Attacks as they Wrestle for Control of Gulf Waters

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Fresh escalation in the Gulf Fresh fighting has erupted between the United States and Iran in the Gulf, sharply raising tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes. The latest escalation comes as both countries try to assert control over maritime traffic in and around the […]

24
Apr

Pentagon Chief Hegseth says US Blockade on Iran ‘Going Global’

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that the American-led maritime blockade targeting Iran is expanding beyond regional waters, stating that the operation is now “going global” as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran over shipping routes and sanctions enforcement. Speaking during a Pentagon briefing on Friday, Hegseth said the U.S. military campaign originally focused on […]