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World Apr 17

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains

The president's decision to continue the blockade despite Iran’s announcement appeared aimed at sustaining pressure on Tehran.

World Apr 16

Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire after reaching agreement

A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.

World Apr 16

Pakistani army chief tries to keep dialogue open between U.S. and Iran

The meeting comes as President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

World Mar 29

Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at church in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's major holy sites, including the church, are closed because of the ongoing Iran war, as the city has come under frequent fire from Iranian missiles.

World Mar 21

Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target two areas near main nuclear research center

Iran struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and at least seven people seriously injured, hours after Tehran's main nuclear enrichment site was hit.

World Mar 17

What to know about the top Iranian officials targeted by Israel in overnight strikes

The killing of top leaders has so far had little impact on the war itself, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard continues to fire missiles at Israel and Arab Gulf countries.

World Mar 02

War in Middle East widens as Israeli and U.S. planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back

Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets…

World Mar 01

U.S. and Israel pound targets across Iran as Trump signals openness to talk to new leadership

The U.S. and Israel pounded targets across Iran on Sunday, dropping massive bombs on the country's ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships as part of an intensifying military campaign following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

World Feb 15

Israel's plan to install West Bank regulations denounced as illegal 'mega land grab'

The move would pave the way for the resumption of “settlement of land title” processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967.

Nation Feb 11

Trump 'insisted' to Netanyahu that Iran talks continue as Israel pushes for tougher limits

Trump says the deal needs bans on nuclear weapons and missiles. Netanyahu’s office says he wants tougher limits, including on missiles and Iran’s support for Hamas and Hezbollah.

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