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Gulf Flare-Up: Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile Off Qatar Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire

Washington- A commercial bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Qatar on

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Pakistan Urged US Restraint as Iran Talks Continued, Trump Says

Washington— Donald Trump said on Thursday that Pakistan had asked Washington not to escalate militarily against Iran while negotiations to

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Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Amid Push for Hormuz Deal

Washington — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a US-led operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, known

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Hegseth Signals Fragile Truce as U.S. Deploys ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz

Washington — Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect despite

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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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Turkiye Weighs Hormuz Demining Role as Iran-US Peace Talks Advance

Ankara-Türkiye may participate in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a peace agreement is reached between Iran and

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London Hosts Military Planning Talks on UK-France Hormuz Security Mission

London— Britain is hosting military planners from more than 30 countries for two days of talks beginning Wednesday to develop

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Iran alleges US ceasefire breach after ship seizure, threatens retaliation

Tehran — Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire after a U.S. naval vessel fired on and seized

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Tankers Divert From Hormuz as US Prepares Iran Port Blockade

Singapore — Oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. naval blockade set to begin later

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Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Begin Hormuz Blockade After Talks Collapse

Washington — Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of

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