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Trump abruptly postpones Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks

Trump abruptly postpones Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks

US president delays Iran power plant strikes for five days, citing productive talks toward resolving Middle East hostilities

Asia
Pakistan vows to 'eradicate terrorism' as Afghan truce nears end

Pakistan vows to 'eradicate terrorism' as Afghan truce nears end

Both countries last Wednesday announced a halt to weeks of hostilities for the Eid al-Fitr holiday

Europe
EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU leaders condemn 'any acts that threaten navigation or prevent vessels from entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz'

Middle East
Gulf countries targeted in fresh attacks

Gulf countries targeted in fresh attacks

UAE Defence Ministry says it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran and that sounds heard are from air defences intercepting the attacks

North America
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on energy infrastructure

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on energy infrastructure

Rising tensions over Hormuz push oil prices higher as Trump issues stark warning to Iran over shipping access