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Tucker Carlson Alleges CIA Targeting Over Iran Criticism
Political commentator Tucker Carlson claims the CIA monitored his private communications to frame him as an unregistered foreign agent following his vocal opposition to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran.
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Trump Claims Victory Over Iran Amidst Ongoing Gulf Tensions
President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted US victory over Iran, claiming the nation is defeated and seeking negotiations, while reports indicate ongoing military actions in the Persian Gulf.
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US Flag Raised at Venezuela Embassy After 7-Year Hiatus
The U.S. flag was flown at its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, symbolizing a significant shift in bilateral relations following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
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Iran FM: Strait of Hormuz Open, Except for U.S. and Israeli Ships
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping, with specific restrictions only for U.S. and Israeli vessels amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Iran’s IRGC Warns US to Evacuate Regional Industrial Sites
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an urgent warning to the United States, urging the evacuation of American industrial facilities across the region amid escalating tensions and retaliatory strikes.
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US Pressure on Iran Threatens China’s “Malacca Dilemma” Solution
Escalating US actions in Iran are jeopardizing China’s critical overland trade routes, designed to circumvent maritime choke points and reduce reliance on energy imports.
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Israeli Security Sources Cast Doubt on Iran Airstrike Goals
Israeli security sources suggest airstrikes against Iran lacked a clear regime-change plan, raising concerns about the fate of enriched uranium and the war’s ultimate success.
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US to Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil
The United States is set to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move aimed at influencing global energy markets.
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Gulf Conflict Intensifies Amid Shifting Alliances and Escalating Tensions
The Gulf conflict, allegedly sparked by the US and Israel, sees Iran offering passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for expelling foreign envoys, while Hezbollah continues strikes and former US President Trump comments on the war’s status.
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Iran Does Not Plan New Negotiations With the United States
Iranian foreign minister says there are currently no plans for new negotiations with the United States, citing past difficult experiences .
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US Voices Concern Over Israel’s Large-Scale Strikes on Iran Oil
The US has raised concerns about the extensive nature of Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure, revealing gaps in communication between the allies.
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Iran Reports US-Israeli Strikes on Oil Storage Facilities
Iran says US and Israeli strikes hit oil storage facilities, raising new fears over energy disruption and a broader regional escalation.
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Iran’s Larijani Claims US Soldiers Captured; US Denies
Iran’s Ali Ardashir Larijani claimed U.S. soldiers were taken prisoner, alleging Americans are misrepresenting captures as combat deaths. The U.S. military has vehemently denied these assertions.
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Colombian Drug Leader Jailed Over 17 Years in U.S. Cocaine Case
A prominent leader of a Colombian drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over 17 years in a U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine.

