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Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz

US won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us, says US president

Iran parliament commission approves Hormuz toll plan
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Iran parliament commission approves Hormuz toll plan

State TV says the plan includes rial-based tolls, financial controls, asserting Iran’s sovereignty, and coordination with Oman across the Strait

Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
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Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island

Netanyahu says over half of wae goals are met with no timeline, as Trump warns US will strike Iran’s energy sites, including Kharg Island, if the Hormuz is not reopened

Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge

US president expresses confidence that a negotiated settlement would soon be reached with Tehran

Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'
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Trump says Iran deal may be reached 'soon'

US president claims regime change has already occurred, adding the new leadership is 'much more reasonable'

Massive protests against Trump across US on 'No Kings' day
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Massive protests against Trump across US on 'No Kings' day

Organizers say at least 8 million people gathered at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Middle East tensions
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Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Middle East tensions

Ishaq Dar has invited counterparts for Sunday-Monday talks in Islamabad to discuss key issues, including de-escalation efforts

Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets
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Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets

Americans protest for the third time this year under the "No Kings" movement opposing Trump

Attacks across Middle East as Iran war enters second month
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Attacks across Middle East as Iran war enters second month

Steve Witkoff says he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington 'this week, we're certainly hopeful for it'

12 US troops wounded in Iran strike on Saudi base: reports
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12 US troops wounded in Iran strike on Saudi base: reports

Thirteen US military service members have been killed since the conflict with Iran broke out

'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway
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'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway

Trump says negotiations are underway and stresses Iran must reopen it for any deal to progress

Iran FM vows to 'exact heavy price' after strikes on key facilities
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Iran FM vows to 'exact heavy price' after strikes on key facilities

US special envoy Steve Witkoff says he believes Iran could hold talks with Washington 'this week'

More than 300 US troops injured since start of Iran war
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More than 300 US troops injured since start of Iran war

A U.S. official who asked not to be identified told AFP that 10 troops remain seriously wounded

G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans
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G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says international community needed to collaborate even more closely now

US weighs sending up to 10,000 troops to Middle East: reports
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US weighs sending up to 10,000 troops to Middle East: reports

WSJ reports the troops would join thousands of paratroopers and Marines already deployed to the region

US currency to bear Trump's signature, Treasury says
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US currency to bear Trump's signature, Treasury says

Bessent says Trump’s leadership boosts growth and dollar dominance, with bills bearing his name fitting for the Semiquincentennial

Rubio says G7 nations should back reopening of Strait of Hormuz
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Rubio says G7 nations should back reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Rubio says there’s 'progress' in Iran talks but won’t speculate on how or when they end

Australia defends Middle East efforts after Trump criticism
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Australia defends Middle East efforts after Trump criticism

Richard Marles says Australia has done all requested and the United States has not formally sought naval support, noting the only request was to assist Gulf states

Trump pushes back Iran strikes deadline to April 6
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Trump pushes back Iran strikes deadline to April 6

US president says talks with Iran are going well, while Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports Tehran has responded to Washington’s 15‑point plan and is awaiting a reply

Israel strikes Iran as Trump claims Tehran wants deal to end war
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Israel strikes Iran as Trump claims Tehran wants deal to end war

Iran says it wants to end the war on its own terms, while Trump says talks are ongoing but Tehran is hiding them