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UAE official says country 'victorious' after US-Iran truce
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UAE official says country 'victorious' after US-Iran truce

Anwar Gargash says UAE is positioned to shape regional landscape with greater influence, resources and strategic insight

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says the US will support reconstruction efforts near Hormuz, calling it a 'positive opportunity' for investment

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce
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Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

Trump pauses strikes at Pakistan’s request; Israel backs ceasefire, but Netanyahu excludes Lebanon, while Pakistan’s PM says it’s included

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, eyes Friday talks for further progress
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Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, eyes Friday talks for further progress

Shehbaz Sharif says Islamabad will host delegations from both countries on April 10 to build on ceasefire and pursue lasting resolution

Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein
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Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein

Microsoft co-founder is among prominent names appearing in documents released by US Justice Department

New strikes in Tehran as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
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New strikes in Tehran as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure

US-Israeli strikes 'completely destroy' the capital's Rafi-Nia synagogue, according to Iranian media

Iran ambassador to Pakistan says efforts to end war at 'critical, sensitive stage'
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Iran ambassador to Pakistan says efforts to end war at 'critical, sensitive stage'

Iran envoy says Pakistan’s peace efforts reach a critical stage as Trump warns of US strikes on Iran’s infrastructure over the Strait of Hormuz

UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution
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UN Security Council vote expected on Hormuz resolution

The latest draft demands Iran halt attacks on commercial vessels and any attempts to obstruct navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
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Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure

Iranian army defies Trump, saying his “arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats” will not hinder operations against US and Israeli forces

White House says Trump yet to approve ‘Pakistan-backed’ Iran truce plan
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White House says Trump yet to approve ‘Pakistan-backed’ Iran truce plan

A White House official says the US president has not 'signed off' on the idea, adding that Operation Epic Fury continues

Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intel chief as Trump deadline looms
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Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intel chief as Trump deadline looms

Iran says 'much more devastating' attacks would come if Trump followed through on his vow to hit civilian targets

Pakistan draws up plan shared with Iran, US to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz strait
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Pakistan draws up plan shared with Iran, US to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz strait

Source tells Reuters that proposal, dubbed 'Islamabad Accord,” gives negotiators 15–20 days to finalize a full peace deal

US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire as mediators push for deal: report
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US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire as mediators push for deal: report

Axios reports officials say a partial deal is unlikely in 48 hours but remains the only way to prevent major strikes

Russia's Lavrov says US should 'abandon language of ultimatums'
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Russia's Lavrov says US should 'abandon language of ultimatums'

Lavrov and Araghchi also call on Washington to halt 'illegal attacks on civilian infrastructure'

Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
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Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Donald Trump to demand it be reopened or warn Tehran it will 'face hell'

Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran
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Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran

While president is well known for his straight talk, post on his Truth Social network raised eyebrows, especially on a Christian holiday

US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman
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US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman

American commandos converging on the officer fired their weapons to keep Iranian forces away from the rescue site

Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in 'miraculous' operation
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Trump says US airman rescued in Iran in 'miraculous' operation

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a US aircraft that had been searching for the crewmember of the missing American fighter jet had been destroyed

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'

US President warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz, citing potential strikes on energy infrastructure

Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk to Gulf
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Strike hits near Iranian nuclear plant, as FM warns of risk to Gulf

U.S.-Israeli strikes hit an area near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday, prompting a warning from Tehran that any radioactive fallout would most severely affect neighboring Gulf states.

The strike killed a security guard at the site, while Russia — which helped construct and operate parts of the facility — said it was evacuating 198 workers.

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