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Strait of Hormuz shut as Trump rejects Iran "blackmail
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (658+ words) Iranian authorities have reversed a decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reports say two Indian-flagged ships "came under fire in the waterway. Iran says it is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning mariners the vital energy…...
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz in response to US blockade
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (193+ words) Iran has backflipped on its agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after the United States imposed a counter-blockade on the major oil route." Armed Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces will begin patrolling the Strait, according to an IRGC statement broadcast…...
Children among 11 dead after deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (477+ words) A three-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teen are among 11 people that health officials say have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza. Israeli fire has killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip,…...
Decades-long enemies Lebanon and Israel enter rare talks
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (709+ words) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israeli and Lebanese representatives engaged in talks in Washington DC are part of a "historic opportunity. Lebanon and Israel have opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington, DC, following more…...
Vance on way to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran
1+ week, 1+ day ago (590+ words) Donald Trump has given US Vice President JD Vance the mission of negotiating with Iran to resolve the conflict that's blocked a vital shipping route. The US administration member who appeared to be the most reluctant defender of its conflict…...
Israel PM seeks Lebanon talks amid fears for Iran truce
1+ week, 1+ day ago (728+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given an instruction to "begin peace talks with Lebanon including on the "topic of disarming Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is seeking direct talks with Lebanon, a day after…...
Stop Lebanon attacks to secure oil supply: Wong
1+ week, 2+ day ago (376+ words) Lebanon must be included in the Iran war ceasefire as Israel's latest deadly attacks are "deeply concerning", Foreign Minister Penny Wong says. Australia has called on Israel to end its attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire deal was struck with…...
Trump is "right" to criticise Australia, Allies: expert
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1110+ words) Donald Trump was "perfectly justified" to request help from allies, says the UK expert Michael Fallon, criticising the "sluggish" response. Donald Trump"s criticisms of Australia, Europe and NATO allies for not helping directly attack Iran are right, says the…...
Had enough: Trumps huge call after ceasefire reached
1+ week, 3+ day ago (890+ words) US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to make an enormous call after he finally reached a ceasefire deal with Iran." Taking to his social media platform, Mr Trump said the he had "had enough" of conflict in…...
Inside the daring US mission to rescue pilots in Iran
1+ week, 3+ day ago (865+ words) The United States has pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran. The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking…...