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Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns

Trump relying on blockade to pressure Iran — but such tactics have not worked, expert warns

President Donald Trump appears to be relying on the US blockade of Iran’s ports to pressure Tehran to cave to…
Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade

Tehran offers a deal with Washington – opening Hormuz for ending the blockade

The Associated Press (AP), citing informed regional officials, reported that Iran is seeking to end its control of the Strait…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce

Israeli strikes killed 14 people – including two children – in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials.…
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says

Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with…
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia

Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes

Trump warns Iran has 3 days before its oil infrastructure explodes

US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that Iran has about three days before its oil infrastructure explodes. In an…
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks

Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks

The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon is under growing pressure as Israel and Hezbollah have increased attacks on each other despite…
Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city

Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city

Deir al-Balah, Gaza/Jerusalem —  Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years on Saturday – but only in one…
Indirect negotiations now in place between Washington and Tehran

Indirect negotiations now in place between Washington and Tehran

Indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington have commenced in Islambad, with Pakistan now a mediator for the two powers amidst…
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first

Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first

A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a…
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