Middle East
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is near, but waterway may not reopen immediately
The uncertainty surrounding the reopening has continued to concern shipping companies and energy markets, particularly because of the volume of oil and other petroleum products that normally pass through the waterway.
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You Vote: If Iran tries to ban US and Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz, what will Trump do?
Iran said on Wednesday it was nearing an agreement with Oman that would permit its ships to transit approved shipping routes through the strait.
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Iran plans to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz until compensated for war damages
The plan would also impose fees of up to 7% of cargo value on commercial ships sailing under the flag of other nations.
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Over 1,000 Iranian university students sick with 'food poisoning' day before mass protest
At least four other Iranian universities had similar outbreaks.
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Former Trump foreign policy adviser says there is chaos in the Iranian regime over protests
'In my view, there is some sort of indecision or even chaos inside the regime, because they're not even able to stop this demonstration,' Dr. Phares said.
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Iran activists dismiss reports government has dismantled 'morality police' unit
The Islamic Republic has been rocked by protests for more than two months.
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Military reports night missile attack at base in Syria
CENTCOM reports no injuries.
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Inside Iran, vast majority opposes theocracy, wants liberation: study
Amid mass anti-government protests across Iran, newly published survey data indicates the Iranian people don't want reform but regime change.
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Budweiser plans to send unsold beer intended for World Cup in Qatar to winning country
Alcoholic beverage sales were banned in Qatar stadiums during the World Cup
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Biden breaks promise, shields Saudi crown prince from lawsuit in murder of Washington Post columnist
President Biden breaks a promise to hold MBS accountable for the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi
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At least 21 dead in Gaza Strip fire, reports
Gaza's Interior Ministry said it appears that the fire was caused by a "large amount of gasoline" stored inside the home.
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Six dead, dozens injured after explosion in busy Istanbul shopping area, officials say
Video of the incident shows a fiery explosion and a loud bang as pedestrians run away.
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Gunmen kill American aid worker in Baghdad
Attacks on foreigners in Iraq's capital city have become a rarity since the fall of the Islamic State.