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Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test
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Trump’s ‘maximum pressure campaign on Iran faces key test

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran is at a crossroads. His administration is trying to…
Oman’s top diplomat in Iran talks amid mounting Gulf tensions
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Oman’s top diplomat in Iran talks amid mounting Gulf tensions

DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman’s minister responsible for foreign affairs held talks with Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday, Iranian state media…
Britain says Iran seizes two oil tankers in Gulf, Iran says captured one
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Britain says Iran seizes two oil tankers in Gulf, Iran says captured one

LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain said Iran seized two oil tankers in the Gulf on Friday and told Tehran to return…
Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Guards seize British-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday they had seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for breaking “international maritime…
Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA
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Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved hosting US forces in the country to boost regional security and stability,…
Iran Guards seize ‘foreign tanker’ accused of fuel smuggling
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Iran Guards seize ‘foreign tanker’ accused of fuel smuggling

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they had detained a “foreign tanker” and its crew for allegedly smuggling fuel, in the…
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
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Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone

Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Friday as Washington said an Iranian drone was destroyed after threatening an American naval…
UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination
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UK says Iran tanker will be freed after guarantees on destination

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt sought to ease tensions with Iran on Saturday, saying a tanker held by Gibraltar would…
UK says sending second warship to Gulf
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UK says sending second warship to Gulf

Britain will send a second warship to the Gulf, officials said Friday, temporarily deploying two vessels near Tehran’s waters as…
UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars
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UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars

DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain should be “scared” about Tehran’s possible retaliation for the capture of an Iranian supertanker by Royal…
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