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Vance, US team head to Islamabad for Iran talks, Trump says
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Vance, US team head to Islamabad for Iran talks, Trump says

US president says he’d be willing to meet senior Iranian leaders ‘if negotiations produce a breakthrough’

Pakistan, US discuss preparations for expected second round of Iran talks
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Pakistan, US discuss preparations for expected second round of Iran talks

Mohsin Naqvi meets Natalie Baker in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan-US ties, regional developments

Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks
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Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says US claims diplomacy but its actions do not show seriousness in pursuing diplomatic process

UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'
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UAE minister raises concerns over Iran ahead of US talks, says 'trust is earned'

Reem Al Hashimy says 'we are not fools' and that Iran must 'step up significantly' to rebuild trust

Pakistan's army chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz
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Pakistan's army chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Analyst says the deal is nearly done, adding the army chief is the only figure who can convince Iranians due to the trust he commands

Iran-US talks clouded by rising tensions over blockade and naval confrontations
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Iran-US talks clouded by rising tensions over blockade and naval confrontations

IRIB says Iran has no plans to attend the next Iran-US talks, while Trump says a US destroyer damages a sanctioned Iranian cargo ship trying to breach the naval blockade

Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship
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Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran accuses United States of violating the April 8 ceasefire agreement currently in effect

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

US to take tough stance as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears over global energy supplies

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM
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No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM

Iran delays new US negotiations, stressing need for a clear framework as Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey mediate

Iran closes Hormuz strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
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Iran closes Hormuz strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Iran’s military says Strait of Hormuz stays under their strict control until the US restores full navigation access.

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached
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Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

US president tells reporters Iran is 'not going to impose tolls' on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues
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Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues

Iran’s foreign ministry says decisions on the Strait of Hormuz are not made on the internet but on the ground, with its forces ready to respond to any action

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil
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US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US gasoline prices have jumped, putting pressure on households ahead of key midterm elections this year.

Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce
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Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce

Joseph Aoun says the focus shifts from a ceasefire to lasting agreements that safeguard people’s rights, territorial unity, and national sovereignty

Trump says will bring Iran uranium 'back home to the USA'
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Trump says will bring Iran uranium 'back home to the USA'

Trump says the US is going in Iran with heavy excavators to retrieve the 'nuclear dust'

Trump signals Iran deal near, hails 'brilliant day for world'
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Trump signals Iran deal near, hails 'brilliant day for world'

US president thanked Pakistan's 'fantastic" Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir for brokering Iran negotiations

Trump says Hezbollah should ‘act nicely’ during ceasefire, claims Iran deal ‘very close’
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Trump says Hezbollah should ‘act nicely’ during ceasefire, claims Iran deal ‘very close’

Trump says he hopes Hezbollah abides by truce, calling for end to violence and suggesting ceasefire extension may not be needed if final deal is reached

Countries to weigh future mission to secure Strait of Hormuz
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Countries to weigh future mission to secure Strait of Hormuz

Britain, France and other European states say joining a blockade would be involvement in the conflict but are ready to help secure the Hormuz after ceasefire

Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
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Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect

As the ceasefire takes effect, Israel says it strikes over 380 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and remains on high alert to resume attacks

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over its enriched uranium
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Trump says Iran agrees to hand over its enriched uranium

U.S. president says a deal with Iran is very likely, claiming Tehran agrees to return 'nuclear dust', though Iran gives no public sign it will surrender its stockpile