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Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the strait has been at a near-standstill for weeks, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections in talks for war-ending deal
Tehran denied it began discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back to the country.
U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says
Tehran agreed to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors into the country, the vice president said after a marathon round of negotiations in Switzerland.
Inside Iran, World Cup team brings joy despite uncertainty around U.S. peace talks
“Even during wartime, people would still spend time together and try to enjoy life. What else could we do? Life had to go on,” one fan said.
Qatar
Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
The blast in the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar is one of the world’s top natural gas producers.
U.S.-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump threats shake up summit
The U.S., Iran and mediating parties established a road map for reaching a final deal within 60 days, according to a joint statement.
Politics News
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace
The New Jersey Democrat criticized the president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them both “criminal” leaders.
Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace deal talks as Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed
Israel’s continued bombardment in southern Lebanon has threatened to derail negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza months after his journalist brother died in a separate strike
Ahmed Washah died after an Israeli drone targeted a home in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, Al Jazeera said. 
FORSUBSCRIBERS
Shut out of U.S.-Iran talks, Israel makes its impact felt with deadly Lebanon strikes
With strained relations between Israel and the Trump administration, U.S. spy agencies believe attacks in Lebanon could jeopardize a tentative peace deal.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire after intensified fighting threatens U.S.-Iran talks
President Trump told NBC News he spoke with Israel and expects Vice President Vance to go to Switzerland for peace talks at some point.
