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Iran Says Hormuz Strait "Closed Only To Enemies"
"The Strait of Hormuz, from our perspective, is not completely closed -- it is closed only to enemies," Araghchi said on state TV.
16 Killed, Many Missing As Bus Falls Into River In Bangladesh
At least 16 people have died and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a transport ferry.
For 1st Time In A Decade, Trump To Skip Major Conservative Meet Amid War
US President Donald Trump will not attend a major annual gathering of American conservatives for the first time in a decade.
"We Do Not Intend To Negotiate": Iran Rules Out Talks With US
Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had "responded negatively" to the plan and that the war would only end on Tehran's terms.
Iran Speaker Warns "Enemies Are Preparing To Occupy" Island
Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned on Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country.
Kuwait Issues Radiation Advisory After Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Plant
Residents were advised to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement outside, and keep all windows and doors sealed.
After Delay Due To Iran War, Trump To Meet Xi In Beijing On May 14-15
Trump's visit to China is seen as an opportunity to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers.
Raids To Occupation: How US Boots On Ground In Iran Could Play Out
The most expansive scenario places large US forces inside Iran, establishing permanent bases designed to guarantee the free flow of oil indefinitely.
"Trump Doesn't Bluff, Prepared To Unleash Hell": US Warns Iran On Negotiations
"Trump Doesn't Bluff, Prepared To Unleash Hell": US Warns Iran On Negotiations
After Reported Strikes, Russia Pulls Out More Staff From Iran Nuclear Plant
Russia has evacuated more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after a reported strike on the compound Tuesday night, the head of Russia's...
Netanyahu Hopes To Delay Snap Polls As Iran War Gives No Rating Boost: Report
One way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31.
British Hospital Missed Deadline To Report Meningitis Outbreak By 2 Days
Two people have died, and more than 10,000 people have been vaccinated since the outbreak of the infectious disease in the county of Kent.
Ex-Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New Director-General Of BBC
Brittin's name has been circulating in the UK media for weeks, after the current director-general, Tim Davie, resigned in November.
Democrat Flips Florida District Seat Which Is Home To Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Democrats celebrated the victory as the latest sign voters are turning against Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Iran Mocks Donald Trump's 'Good And Productive Talks' Claim, Shares Fake WhatsApp Chat
Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive conversations".
How Trump May Be Buying Time With "Truce" As US Troops Pour Into Middle East
Two Marine units, roughly 5,000 personnel in total, are currently en route, joining more than 50,000 American forces already deployed across the Middle East.
Iran Claims It Fired Cruise Missiles At US Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln
A conflict that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombing campaign on Iran has rapidly engulfed the entire region.
Iran Rejects US Proposal On Ending War, Lays Down 5 Conditions: Report
Iran Rejects US Proposal On Ending War, Lays Down 5 Conditions: Report
Turkey Also Possible Venues For US-Iran Negotiations: Report
Oil prices fell, and battered shares recovered on Wednesday after reports that the US had sent the 15-point plan to Iran.
