U.S. weighs limited ground raids in Iran as troop buildup accelerates
Paris — The Pentagon is preparing options for potential ground operations in Iran, including limited raids on strategic sites, although
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Baghdad orders probe after drone strike targets Kurdistan president’s residence
Baghdad— Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered an investigation on Saturday after a drone attack targeted the home of
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Trump demands Iran reopen Hormuz as talks to end conflict advance
Miami — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil shipping
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G7 presses for halt to civilian attacks in Iran conflict, warns of global fallout
France — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven on Friday called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilians
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Trump weighs major troop surge as Iran tensions test diplomacy track
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East, the
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Canada rebukes Israeli push toward southern Lebanon, cites sovereignty breach
Ottawa — Canada on Tuesday condemned Israel’s reported plans to occupy parts of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River,
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EU presses for ceasefire as Middle East conflict jolts global energy markets
Canberra— European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle
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Saudi expels Iranian military staff, cites violations after reported attacks
Riyadh— Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian military officials and condemned what it described as “blatant” attacks by Iran against
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Europe rebuffs Trump’s call for Iran action, signals strategic distance
Berlin— Key European powers on Wednesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to join a military effort against Iran and
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Iran presses regional coordination against perceived US-Israel escalation
Dubai- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Thursday urged regional countries to enhance vigilance and coordination in response to what
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