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US eases access to marijuana for medical use
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US eases access to marijuana for medical use

Marijuana has been reclassified as having moderate to low addiction potential

Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

US president says military will act without hesitation, adds mine sweepers are clearing Strait now

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls: official
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Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls: official

Tasnim news agency says the first Strait of Hormuz toll revenue has been deposited into central bank

US intercepts Iranian tankers in Asian waters: report
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US intercepts Iranian tankers in Asian waters: report

CENTCOM says it has directed 29 vessels to turn back or return to port since the start of its maritime restrictions on Iranian shipping

Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige
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Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige

Opposed to intervention, Trump faces political fallout as Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and US fuel prices ahead of elections

Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately:' Pentagon
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Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately:' Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says president is selecting preferred leaders as Democrats warn of military politicization

Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains
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Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains

Iran says it welcomes Pakistan’s efforts but stresses that ceasefire is only meaningful if it is not undermined by a naval blockade

Trump says fresh peace talks with Iran ‘possible as soon as Friday’
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Trump says fresh peace talks with Iran ‘possible as soon as Friday’

Pakistani sources say mediation efforts with Tehran had renewed hopes for another round of negotiations within the next 36 to 72 hours

Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo
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Pakistan's capital holds its breath with US-Iran talks in limbo

Growing number of Islamabad residents are weary of the mounting personal and economic costs imposed by stringent security measures

Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic
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Trump's messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic

Twice in recent days, White House has been forced to correct statements made by US president during calls

Iran says US naval blockade has little impact on food supply
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Iran says US naval blockade has little impact on food supply

Iranian minister says about 85 percent of agricultural products and basic goods are produced domestically, ensuring food security

London hosts military talks on France and UK's Hormuz mission
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London hosts military talks on France and UK's Hormuz mission

British minister says focus is on turning consensus into a plan to protect Strait navigation and secure a lasting ceasefire

Iran urges UN condemnation after US seizes cargo ship
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Iran urges UN condemnation after US seizes cargo ship

Iranian envoy says US conduct resembles piracy and dangerously escalates risks to vital shipping lanes

US tells Afghans to choose Taliban home or DR Congo: activist
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US tells Afghans to choose Taliban home or DR Congo: activist

Expert says Afghans are likely to refuse relocation to the African country amid its own refugee crisis and ongoing conflict linked to Rwanda

Trump says Iran 'collapsing financially' over Hormuz closure
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Trump says Iran 'collapsing financially' over Hormuz closure

US president says Iran wants Strait of Hormuz open to 'avoid $500 million daily losses', claims it only talks of closure due to US blockade

Pakistan PM thanks Trump for Iran ceasefire extension, backs diplomacy
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Pakistan PM thanks Trump for Iran ceasefire extension, backs diplomacy

Shehbaz Sharif urges talks as Trump awaits Iran proposal, warns truce may not last

Trump says US stopped ship delivering Chinese 'gift' to Iran
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Trump says US stopped ship delivering Chinese 'gift' to Iran

Ceasefire future uncertain as Washington pushes for talks, Tehran resists pressure

Trump says Iran must negotiate or face 'problems like they’ve never seen'
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Trump says Iran must negotiate or face 'problems like they’ve never seen'

US president says he remains hopeful of a 'fair deal' that allows Iran to rebuild while permanently blocking any path to nuclear weapons

Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and difficult process'
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Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and difficult process'

US President says Operation Midnight Hammer 'completely and totally obliterated' Iran’s 'nuclear dust' sites

US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday: official
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US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday: official

Talks will take place at the State Department in Washington, again at the level of ambassadors.