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US expects Iran’s response to deal amid ‘sporadic clashes’ in Hormuz Strait
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon’s National News Agency said.
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Has the US accepted Iran’s demand to settle Hormuz first, nuclear later?
US pauses Hormuz escorts after Pakistan-led mediation gains traction, signalling shift towards a limited framework deal.
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Operation Epic Fury has ended: Is the Iran war over?
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Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
Trump pauses US ‘Project Freedom’ operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
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CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’
US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.
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Microsoft, Google, xAI give US access to AI models for security testing
The deal comes days after the Pentagon announces an agreement with seven tech giants to use AI in classified systems
UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day: Ministry
Iran says the country’s forces ‘have not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days’.
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What’s the significance of UAE’s Fujairah, hit on Monday?
If confirmed, it would be Iran’s first attack on the UAE since the US-Iran ceasefire took effect on April 8.
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Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister.
