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Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

Donald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s leadership was so hobbled by...

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Middle East crisis live: White House says Trump ‘satisfied’ with blockade after Iran says it seized two ships in strait of Hormuz

Trump 'satisfied' with naval blockade, White House saysDonald Trump is “satisfied” with the naval blockade, and “understands Iran is in a very weak position”...

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Middle East crisis live: US-Iran talks in doubt as JD Vance’s Pakistan trip on hold

JD Vance’s trip to Islamabad on hold after Iran failed to meet terms - reportThe New York Times is reporting that vice-president JD Vance’s...

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JD Vance’s trip to Islamabad for Iran negotiations on hold

JD Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad, where he was expected to lead talks with Iran about a nuclear deal to end the war, was...

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The Guardian view on the true cost of the Iran war: bombs kill – but so does the economic fallout | Editorial

More than 3,300 Iranians, including 383 children, have been killed since the US and Israel launched their illegal war, authorities said this week. Asked...

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