Middle East Conflict
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Iran has closed Strait of Hormuz, state media reports
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Trump criticizes Netanyahu amid Israeli strikes
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U.S. military boards an Iranian-flagged oil tanker
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Video shows U.S. enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Trump: Ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'on massive life support'
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Iran offers new deal through Pakistani mediators
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Iran displays apparent ballistic missile at Tehran rally
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U.S. forces board sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean
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U.S. military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
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Veterans weigh in on whether they support the Iran war
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Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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U.S.-Iran talks: Where relations stand after no deal
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Israel strikes Lebanon ahead of U.S.-Iran talks
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten U.S.-Iran ceasefire
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Time-lapse shows first ships crossing Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth says Trump chose 'mercy' in dealing with Iran
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Israel says it will continue ground assault on Lebanon
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Crowds set fire to U.S. and Israeli flags in Tehran
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Israel says Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'
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Pakistan says U.S.-Iran deal text has been reached; Iran holding ‘final’ deliberations
Two Iranian drones were shot down last night, a U.S. official said. Iranian media reported that its military had stopped a tanker from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 
Trump says he has canceled strikes on Iran, signals move toward deal
The president’s comments mark a shift after two nights of attacks between the two countries, coming hours after he said the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT.”
Why Trump’s eyes are on Iran’s Kharg Island — and why that's a risk
The island less than 20 miles off Iran accounts for more than 90% of the country's oil exports.
Israel orders evacuation of a city once besieged by Alexander the Great and the Crusaders
Tyre, Lebanon is now under attack by Israeli forces trying to destroy Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
