Middle East
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UN planning to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
The UN plans to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors and 600 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran War, to begin once ships are cleared to pass through designated routes
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Head of UN nuclear agency says inspectors will visit Iran sites, but Tehran has a condition
An Iranian diplomat disputed the claims said the inspections are dependent on the outcome of a final peace agreement.
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Iran and Oman planning to manage vessels in Strait of Hormuz, service has 'cost associated'
"The services that will be provided in this regard and the costs associated with them in accordance with international standards," their joint statement read.
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Iranian president arrives in Pakistan to meet with mediators for a long-term peace deal with U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the effectiveness of the talks depends on any terms the two countries agree to having a full commitment and precise implementation.
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You Vote: With controversy over Israel's role in the negotiations with Iran, how do you see it?
Since the ceasefire, Israel has accused Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy group and U.S.-designated terrorist group, of launching more than 50 projectiles at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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Bessent announces US lifts sanctions on oil exports after Iran agrees to allow nuclear inspections
The waiver will permit the country to resume exports at market rates, after years of having to sell the commodity at a discount to buyers willing to take the risks that come with skirting U.S. sanctions
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Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors to return, calls decision 'major milestone' in talks
The announcement was made during talks in Switzerland, where Vance said the two countries have had challenged but productive discussions.
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Israel military says it has 'eliminated' two Hamas operatives tied to major funding network
The operatives have been identified as Hussein Qadra and Mohammed Farra.
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Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations, attacks in Lebanon
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has already interrupted one round of planned negotiations in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iranian singer received 74 lashes for singing patriotic song without hijab
Iran continues its mistreatment of women who don't wear a hijab.
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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei vows to resist 'excessive demands' from U.S. in future negotiations
In a series of posts on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that President Donald Trump "used all kinds of leverage" out of desperation to get the agreement signed.
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You Vote: Now that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is signed and revealed, what say you?
The agreement addresses Iran's nuclear program, ongoing fighting in Lebanon, sanctions relief, and plans for the release of frozen funds.
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Five sanctioned Iranian ships cross U.S. naval blockade between Tuesday and Wednesday
The ships included three oil tankers, a bulk carrier and a container ship. Another sanctioned oil tanker turned off its location broadcasting system overnight on Monday as it approached the blockade from the Pakistani port of Karachi.