Middle East
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Diplomatic Opening in Strait of Hormuz Negotiations Amid Military Ultimatums and Missile Shortages
U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Oman are nearing a dual-channel deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as depleted U.S. missile stockpiles push for diplomacy.
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Iran and Oman Advance Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Skepticism
Iran and Oman are negotiating a dual-route plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, balancing regional transit needs against firm U.S. opposition to tolls.
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Drafts of US-Iran Agreement Circulating as Hormuz Blockade and Maritime Attacks Intensify
Qatar confirms draft agreements are circulating between the US and Iran, but shipping blockades and a fresh cargo vessel strike keep Hormuz tensions high.
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Senator Shaheen Champions ‘Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is leading the push for the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targeting Russia’s energy sector and war funding mechanisms.
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Iran Rejects US Talks, Confirms Omani-Mediated Shipping Discussions for Strait of Hormuz
Tehran confirms ongoing technical talks with Oman for a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route while explicitly rejecting any direct negotiations with the US.
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Trump Pauses ‘Massive Strike’ as US and Iran Navigate High-Stakes Hormuz Diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has announced imminent negotiations with Iran, pausing a major military strike, while Tehran pursues Omani-mediated maritime security talks.
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Diplomatic Gambit on Hormuz: U.S. and Iran Set for High-Stakes Talks After Aborted Strike
Following an aborted military strike, the U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks Monday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize global energy markets.
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Hunter Biden and Gavin Newsom Slam Chevron and ExxonMobil Over Soaring Profits and Trump Ties
Hunter Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office have accused Chevron and ExxonMobil of reaping historic profits tied to Trump’s Iran policies.
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Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal for Hamas, but Steep Obstacles and Skepticism Loom
Donald Trump announced a phased Gaza disarmament deal with Hamas, but deep skepticism remains as implementation depends on a complete Israeli withdrawal.
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US and Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes as Five-Month War Draws in Regional Powers
The US and Iran have traded heavy missile strikes, escalating their five-month conflict as drone attacks hit Egypt and Saudi Arabia joins joint military action.
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Trump Promises ‘Hard’ Retaliation Following Iranian Attacks on US Bases
President Trump has vowed a major escalation against Iran following fresh missile strikes on US military installations in Jordan.
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US and Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Following Missile Attack
U.S. and Saudi forces launched joint strikes on Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq after a missile attack, marking a major regional shift and rising oil prices.
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Strategic Escalation: US-Saudi Joint Strikes in Iraq Mark New Phase in Regional Iran Conflict
Joint US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq kill 20 militia fighters, ending a brief lull in the regional war as diplomatic and maritime tensions peak.
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Trump, Netanyahu Hold ‘Positive And Productive’ Meeting After President Scolds Bibi Over ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ Intel
President Trump and PM Netanyahu met in the Oval Office to discuss the war in Iran, following public friction over intelligence regarding the Pickaxe Mountain site.
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Netanyahu and Trump Meet at White House Amid Iran War Friction
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump met at the White House to address strategic divergences regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.