Middle East
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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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Drafts of U.S.-Iran peace deal are 'being circulated,' Qatar foreign ministry says
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari told reporters that nations in the region are "working together toward solving this issue," and agreements that would resolve the conflict are "in very progressive stages."
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Three Israeli hostages mistakenly shot were waving white flag, Israel remains 'committed as ever'
“We could have been inches away from rescuing three of our people who, thanks to the maneuvers of their captors, were killed or fled."
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Israel military says soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza City
Whether the hostages had already escaped their captors remains unclear.
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Turkish lawmaker who suffered heart attack after saying 'will suffer the wrath of Allah' dies
He concluded with, "Salutations to all," before falling backward on the floor of parliament.
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Israel begins pumping seawater in Hamas' tunnels in Gaza: Report
Egypt has destroyed thousands of Hamas tunnels, which each cost millions of dollars to build.
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Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City in Hamas ambush attack
The total number of Israeli troops who have been killed in the latest campaign of ground battles in Gaza is 115.
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Biden says Israel is losing global support over 'indiscriminate' Gaza bombing
"He has to change this government," Biden said in reference to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Hamas threatens no hostages will leave 'alive' unless demands met
A one-week temporary ceasefire saw the release of 105 hostages held by Hamas, but nearly 140 still remain in captivity.
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Israeli engineering student, held hostage since October 7, killed in Gaza: report
Baruch's brother was killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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Former Israeli ambassador says Trump's peace plan for Israel-Palestine conflict is needed now
"Other peace plans were aspirational, but they weren't realistic," Oren said.
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Russia, Saudi Arabia call on OPEC+ powers to join oil output deal
This initiative will be led by Saudi Arabia and Russia rolling over their voluntary cuts of 1.3 million barrel per day (bpd).