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US bombs Iranian military sites and Tehran targets American troops in Kuwait

US bombs Iranian military sites and Tehran targets American troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend
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President Trump Concludes Situation Room Meeting Without Final Decision on Iran Deal

President Trump Concludes Situation Room Meeting Without Final Decision on Iran Deal

President Trump ended a two-hour Situation Room meeting without reaching a decision on a proposed deal with Iran. The meeting focused on extending a ceasefire and addressing Iran's nuclear program. Key unresolved issues include the unfreezing of Iranian funds and the removal of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump emphasized that any agreement would require Iran to commit to never developing nuclear weapons and to allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait. Despite a tentative agreement, Iran disputes parts of Trump's account, particularly regarding the destruction of nuclear material and the release of frozen assets.
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Asia stocks count on AI boom to offset Gulf risks

Asia stocks count on AI boom to offset Gulf risks

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 1 (Reuters) - Asian share markets firmed on Monday as the boom in all things AI continued to drive demand, offsetting a lack of progress in Gulf peace talks that challenged optimism on a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifted oil prices.
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Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
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US says it disables another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

US says it disables another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
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Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

Pakistan foreign minister set to discuss Iran with Rubio in Washington

KARACHI, May 29 (Reuters) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Washington on Friday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that are expected to include the latest developments in negotiations on ending the Iran war.
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Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

By Jonathan Landay, Steve Holland and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of
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Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.
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Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal

Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he ponders moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Rejects President Trump's Deal Claims as Ceasefire Decision Looms

Iran Rejects President Trump's Deal Claims as Ceasefire Decision Looms

President Trump announced plans to make a 'final determination' on a potential agreement with Iran, which would require Iran to pledge never to develop nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian officials and media have disputed key parts of Trump's account, accusing him of presenting a premature victory. The emerging deal aims to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and open new talks on Iran's nuclear program, amid ongoing U.S. naval blockades and diplomatic efforts.
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Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire
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President Trump's Diplomatic Options Narrow as US and Iran Near Framework Deal

President Trump's Diplomatic Options Narrow as US and Iran Near Framework Deal

President Trump is facing a diplomatic challenge as the United States and Iran approach a framework deal aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed agreement, which emerged after a week of intense diplomacy, seeks to extend a ceasefire and address the oil-shipping route's status while deferring discussions on Iran's nuclear program. This development comes amid pressure from within Trump's party, with some Republicans urging him to maintain a hardline stance against Iran. The potential deal could ease high gasoline prices but risks backlash from those who believe it compromises on key security issues.