Middle East
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Trump cheers on historic talks between Israel, Lebanon amid hope of Hezbollah ceasefire
The Financial Times reported Lebanese officials have hopes a ceasefire could be reached this week between Israel and the terror group Hezbollah.
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China sold Iran spy satellite that was used to target U.S. bases: report
Iran used the satellite to monitor major U.S. military sites. Satellite imagery was taken in March prior to drone and missile strikes on the sites.
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British PM Starmer says he won't yield to pressure from Trump to enter Iran war
Starmer was adamant that his mind wouldn't be changed and said it isn't in the national interest of the United Kingdom to participate in the war.
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Ceasefire may be extended with a restart to negotiations possible, official says
The U.S. blockade on ships leaving Iranian ports has threatened the ceasefire agreement, and while a formal agreement hasn't been finalized, the U.S. is continuing to engage with Iran on an extension.
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U.S. destroyer blocks two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran
U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen, as well as dozens of warships and aircraft, are executing the blockade, and in its first 24 hours, no ships had managed to squeeze through it.
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Iran rejects proposal allowing vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf to pass through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian official said that any deals addressing the consequences for maritime traffic arising from attacks against Iran by the U.S. and Israel need to take into account that Iran has a right to defend itself.
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Lebanon and Israel to hold direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in the talks, which are to be held in Washington.
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Three ships, including one linked to Iran, pass through Strait of Hormuz since U.S. started blockade
All three ships were not headed to Iranian ports and therefore aren't covered by the blockade.
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Trump administration in discussions about another round of negotiations with Iran
The details are still begin worked out, but a second round of talks could begin on Thursday.
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CENTCOM to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
CENTCOM says the blockade will be applied impartially against “vessels of all nations”
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Iran threatens forceful response to any military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Sunday ordered a naval blockade of ships going to and from the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran plans to bring back most of its refining capability within two months: report
Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar said repairs are already underway, according to Reuters.
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Trump says US will block ‘any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz’
Trump said he "instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran" and that "no one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas."