Middle East
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Inflation in Iran hits highest levels in 80 years as negotiations with the U.S. stall
In May, annual inflation in Iran hit 77.2%, a level unseen since World War II. Economic problems have been the source of considerable civil unrest in the country over the past decade, and skyrocketing costs could lead to protests.
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Macron, Trump talks after Iran ceasefire fractures, say France 'ready to support' peace, Hormuz deal
Macron said that implementing Trump's negotiation efforts aligns with the international mission France has built with Britain and other countries.
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U.S. disables another vessel heading toward Iranian port, CENTCOM says
So far, the U.S. has disabled five commercial vessels and redirected 116 others while enforcing a maritime blockade, despite a ceasefire remaining in effect with Iran.
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U.S. military helps 'dark' ships sneak through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's sea mines, drones: WSJ
Short-lived Project Freedom cleared a "relatively safe path" for ships through the Iranian blockade, and some reportedly stay in contact with U.S. military officials to navigate through unscathed while turning off lights and beacons.
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Trump heading to Situation Room to make 'final determination' on Iran
"Iran must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb. The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls, for unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions," Trump said.
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Iran's attempted missile strike on Kuwait a 'egregious ceasefire violation': CENTCOM
Kuwaiti forces successfully intercepted the ballistic missiles, and U.S. forces intercepted the drones.
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Israel Defense Forces says Gaza City strike killed Hamas leader, on the job for just 11 days
Mohammed Odeh had assumed the position just 11 days before he was killed, replacing Izz al-Din al-Haddad who Israel assassinated earlier this month.
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Draft peace deal circulated by Iranian media 'compete fabrication,' White House says
Under the terms of the framework, Iran would allow commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and within a month, restore it to levels it was at before the conflict began.
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Iranian president orders the country's internet access to the worldwide web reinstated
Even when the Iranian regime allows its citizens access to the international internet, speeds are heavily restricted and the government censors many websites.
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Trump clarifies his position on what must happen with Iran's 'Nuclear Dust'
He says in his post on Truth Social that Iran’s “Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!)” must be destroyed, one way or another.
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Graham praises Trump for making Abraham Accords part of Iran negotiations to end war
"To Saudi Arabia and others: Now is the time to be bold for the future of a new Middle East. I expect, as President Trump has suggested, you will in fact join the Abraham Accords effectively ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. If you refuse to go down this path as suggested by President Trump, it will have severe repercussions for our future relationships and make this peace proposal unacceptable," Graham writes
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U.S. considering Iran sanctions relief in exchange for major compromises on enriched uranium: report
“Our plan is to deal with all of their stockpile of the enriched material,” the official says
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Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills at least 23 people, injures more than 70
The banned separatist group known as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which seeks independence from Pakistan’s central government, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement.