Middle East
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You Vote: Dueling lists of demands between Iran and US creates confusion. What do you think?
Both parties explicitly referenced the competing peace proposals of the other nation as part of the negotiations and the terms of the deal appear to be the subject of dispute.
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You Vote: With 2-week ceasefire in place and Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz, what next?
Iran confirmed later Tuesday that it has agreed to reopen the strait over the next two weeks under coordination from its military.
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Netanyahu says Israeli planes have struck Iran bridges, railways ahead of Trump vow to do so tonight
Trump has vowed to hit power plants and bridges, which has raised concerns about the U.S. hitting civilian targets and consequently committing war crimes.
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Top Israeli generals favor ceasefire while Netanyahu opposes leaving Hamas in power: Report
There are about 120 Israelis being held as hostages in Gaza.
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Iranian presidential election goes into a runoff after reformist candidate gets the most votes
The runoff election will take place July 5.
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Ex-Israeli ambassador warns Lebanon may be dragged into war between Israel and Hezbollah
"There is no Lebanese army," former Ambassador Michael Oren said. "It's part of Hezbollah."
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Israel’s Supreme Court rules that government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews in military
Prior to the ruling, ultra-Orthodox jews were exempt from military service, along with Palestinian citizens of Israeli.
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Netanyahu says intense phase of Gaza war nearing end amid pressure for cease-fire
"It doesn’t mean that the war is going to end, but the war in its current stage is going to end in Rafah," Netanyahu said.
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Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims have died due to extreme heat during annual trek
The official death count is just under 500, according to CNN, after government officials reported 14 Malaysians, 165 Indonesians, 68 Jordanians, 35 Pakistanis, 35 Tunisians, 11 Iranians, and 98 Indians have died.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza during deadly incident
CNN reports that this is one of the deadliest incidents involving troops since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack into Israel by Hamas.
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Iranian woman sentenced to nearly 13 years in jail over satirical cartoons
Atena Farghadani, 28, was accused of “insulting members of parliament through paintings” and “spreading propaganda against the system,” according to Amnesty International
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Over 35 people killed in Kuwait building fire, dozens injured
Officials said on Wednesday that 43 individuals were injured in the fire that took place in the Mangaf area.
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U.S. consulate in Sydney vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, Australia prime minister condemns
"Measures such as painting the U.S. Consulate do nothing to advance the cause of those who have committed what is of course a crime to damage property," Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese says