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Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable”, raising doubts over renewed talks amid tensions over sanctions, war reparations and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US President Donald Trump warned the European Union of higher tariffs if the 27-nation bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4, despite a “great call” with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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The UAE’s growing alignment with the U.S. and Israel, expanding regional role, and reported security cooperation have increasingly placed it in Tehran’s view as part of an anti-Iran regional bloc.
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The US ended its Iran military campaign and paused Hormuz escort operations amid fragile ceasefire talks. Rising China-Iran coordination keeps Gulf tensions and global energy fears alive.
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Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, restricting tanker traffic and warning the US of consequences. IRGC says Washington must choose between escalation or a deal, as tensions threaten global oil supplies.
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Tehran signals expanded control in the Strait of Hormuz, warning US forces and tightening shipping access. Rising tensions disrupt global energy routes, with vessels stranded and markets facing renewed volatility.
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Donald Trump extends a fragile Iran ceasefire, pausing strikes while urging Pakistan-led talks, as tensions, naval blockade and mistrust persist, casting doubt on chances for lasting de-escalation.
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Donald Trump signals openness to a UAE currency swap to ease dollar shortages as the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts oil exports, raising economic concerns.
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Donald Trump says US will resume Iran talks via Pakistan while warning of military action; Tehran rejects participation, citing US demands and blockade, as tensions rise ahead of a ceasefire deadline.
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A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has exposed deep divisions between the United States and Israel, while analysts say the truce itself reflects an unexpected shift in leverage towards Iran and Hezbollah after war.
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Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to shipping after a Lebanon ceasefire, easing energy market tensions and signaling fragile diplomatic progress amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations and regional uncertainty.
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US defence secretary Pete Hegseth praises Gulf allies for strong support during Iran conflict, criticises other partners for failing to contribute, as tensions persist and a fragile ceasefire holds.
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Saudi Arabia shuts Bahrain road link after Iranian missile strikes, as tensions spike and Trump threatens attacks on Iran if Hormuz Strait is not reopened.
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UN chief Antonio Guterres alarms over Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure, warning attacks on civilian sites violate international law and risk a wider war.
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Iran rejects US ceasefire, demands a permanent end to war, sanctions relief, and guarantees, warning any temporary truce would only escalate future conflict.
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US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal.
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As airstrikes intensify and warnings target civilian movement, tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, raising fears of further civilian casualties and a widening conflict.
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With the West Asia crisis deepening and Donald Trump issuing a stark deadline to Iran, India has issued an urgent advisory asking its citizens to stay indoors amid fears of further escalation.
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Israel and the United States carried out coordinated strikes across Iran on Monday, killing over 25 people and targeting the South Pars gas field, as Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and Gulf Arab states.
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Iran and the United States have received a draft proposal that calls for a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to try and find a way to end the war
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Iran’s FM warns strikes on nuclear sites, including Bushehr, risk radioactive fallout spreading across Gulf states, escalating regional tensions and raising fears of cross-border environmental disaster.
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US President Donald Trump threatens strikes on Iran infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz closure, drawing condemnation from Amnesty International and raising war fears.
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Iran claims its forces shot down two advanced US fighter jets, including a second F-35, contradicting President Donald Trump’s assertion that American strikes had destroyed Tehran’s air defense systems.
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Trump’s remarks on Iran and hints of escalation raise alarm, as over 100 international law scholars warn his actions and rhetoric could amount to war crimes.
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