Middle East
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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."
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Taliban says U.S.'s Aug. 31 exit date a 'red line,' as Biden negotiates, considers extension
Biden reportedly to decide as early as Tuesday on whether to extend Aug. 31 extension on troop withdrawal.
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One Afghan soldier killed, others wounded in gunfire at Kabul airport
The firefight occurred as the U.S. and its allies are trying to evacuate people through the Kabul airport.
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Pentagon reports 16,000 evacuated from Afghanistan in the past day
About 37,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in just over a week.
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Tensions grow and ceasefire ends as Israel bombs sites in Gaza following violent protests
This is the first such confrontation between Israel and Hamas since the new Israeli government led by Naftali Bennett has been in power.
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One Afghan who died falling from US evacuation plane was member of national youth soccer team
The 17-year-old lost his life amid the chaos at the Kabul airport this week
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Biden 'hubris,' generals' lack of plan led to 'sloppy' Afghanistan exit, ex-Green Beret says
Biden "gave the Taliban three months of prime fighting season time to plan this offensive," Joe Kent said.
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U.S. is flying F/A-18 fighter jets over Kabul during evacuation
The fighter jets are "to support the commander on the ground," Maj. Gen. Hank Taylor said.
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IMF stops funding to Afghanistan, including $460 M next week, amid global 'lack of clarity'
Decision comes amid pressure from Biden administration to ensure reserves, known as Special Drawing Rights, don't reach Taliban.
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Taliban violently break up Afghan protesters, killing one: Report
The Afghan protestors replaced the Taliban flag with their national flag ahead of Afghanistan's Independence Day.
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Taliban warns U.S: Troops must be fully out of Afghanistan by 9/11
The Taliban noted that "we are committed not to attack" U.S. troops.