Trump claims Iran talks with Qalibaf; Tehran denies negotiations
Dubai— U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a claim swiftly rejected
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Lebanon condemns Israeli strike on journalists as violation of war protections
Beirut— Joseph Aoun on Saturday condemned an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed three journalists, calling it a violation
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Saudi Arabia tells citizens to leave Lebanon as crisis deepens
Beirut — Saudi Arabia on Friday urged its nationals to leave Lebanon immediately, citing escalating security risks as the United
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Trump defers Iran strike deadline, markets roiled as tensions persist
Tel Aviv— Donald Trump said he will extend until April 6 a deadline for Iran to reach a deal or
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Iran allows limited Hormuz transit, bars U.S., Israeli-linked vessels
London— Iran said “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they comply with security requirements and coordinate with
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Israel signals expanded control in south Lebanon as strikes intensify
Beirut — Israel’s defence minister said on Tuesday the military would take control of areas in southern Lebanon up to
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Pakistan pitches mediation as U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week
Washington — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday his country was prepared to host talks between the United
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Missile barrage rattles Israel as Iran denies talks, challenges Trump narrative
Washington— Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens in cities including Tel Aviv,
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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz blockade, threatens strikes on power plants
Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait
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UAE Breaks Up Iran-Linked Network Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
Dubai— The United Arab Emirates said on Friday it had dismantled a “terrorist network” allegedly funded and operated by Iran
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