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Macron Calls for Joint US-Iran Move to Reopen Hormuz Strait

Yerevan — French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday urged the United States and Iran to pursue a “coordinated” reopening of

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Japan Warns of Severe Asia-Pacific Impact from Hormuz Oil Disruption

Canberra — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that disruptions to global oil flows caused by tensions in

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Trump Orders Extended Iran Blockade as Nuclear Talks Stall

Washington – President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. national security officials to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iranian ports,

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Hormuz Blockade Pushes Iran’s Economy Toward Breaking Point

London — Iran’s war-strained economy is facing mounting pressure under a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising

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Energy Shock Fallout May Linger as MidEast Output Recovery Seen Stretching Two Years

Zurich — Global energy markets could take about two years to recover output losses caused by the Middle East conflict,

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Pakistanis Chase Iranian Riyal Rally on Diplomacy Hopes

Karachi — Pakistani investors are pouring millions of dollars into the Iranian riyal, betting that improving diplomatic prospects between the

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Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Could End Without Deal by Wednesday

Washington— Donald Trump said on Friday he may end the current ceasefire with Iran if a long-term agreement to halt

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Russia Fortifies Oil Port Defenses After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Exports

Moscow — escalated further on Friday as Russia moved to strengthen air defenses around key oil export terminals in its

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U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff

Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened

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Ceasefire Urged as U.S.-Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Breakthrough

Islamabad — Pakistan urged the United States and Iran on Sunday to uphold a fragile ceasefire after 21-hour negotiations in

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