Middle East
Middle East news covers regional politics, diplomacy, conflicts, economic developments, and social issues across Middle Eastern countries. This section delivers factual and timely international reporting.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz restrictions remain despite Trump claim of lifted blockade
Despite US President Donald Trump's claim that he had lifted a naval blockade on Iran, Iranian ships are still being…
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Iran’s IRGC says it shot down a US MQ-1 drone
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Sunday that it had shot down a US MQ-1…
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Iran says no agreement finalised with US yet, stresses right to manage Hormuz strait
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that no agreement has been finalised with the United States yet and the…
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Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ending, Says US and Iran Reach Understanding on Key Issues
Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz blockade is ending and says understandings have been reached with Iran on maritime…
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Israel issues evacuation order to residents in Lebanon’s city of Tyre
Israel's military on Thursday issued an evacuation order for residents of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon.
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Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike
Israel has announced that Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh was killed in a targeted overnight strike in Gaza City. Israeli…
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Iran says Tehran, Washington working to finalise MoU on ending war
"We are at the stage of finalizing the MoU. The issues that are being discussed are focused on ending the…
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Iran Imposes New Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz, Ships Asked to Pay Up to $2 Million: Report
Iran is reportedly charging ships up to $2 million to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after tightening maritime control…
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Iran Demands End to Wars, Return of Frozen Assets and Maritime Protection in Talks With US
Iran has demanded an end to wars on all fronts, release of frozen assets, and maritime protection during ongoing negotiations…
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US Offers Iran $25 Billion Asset Release, 3.67% Uranium Enrichment in New Nuclear Proposal: Reports
US reportedly offered Iran $25 billion in frozen assets release and 3.67% uranium enrichment under a new proposal sent through…
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Iran says reviewing US views as exchange of messages continues
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is…
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Netanyahu, Trump discuss possible renewed fighting against Iran over phone
The developments came after Trump signaled that Washington could escalate its confrontation with Iran, warning in a post on his…
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UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
The United Nations is committed to supporting all diplomatic efforts to advance the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701,…
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Israel, Lebanon to extend ceasefire for 45 days: US State Department
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for…
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Three paramedics killed in strike in Lebanon; PM calls for global support for diplomacy
Three paramedics were killed and another seriously wounded in an airstrike in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam…
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UAE condemns terrorist attack on Indian vessel as PM Modi heads to Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a sweeping condemnation on Friday of what it called a “terrorist attack” targeting…
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At least 59 children killed or injured in Lebanon over past week: UNICEF
According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, at least 23 children have been killed and 93 injured since the ceasefire took effect…
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‘Unacceptable’: India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast…
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Trump to undergo annual medical evaluation
US President Donald Trump will visit the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26 for his annual dental…
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Airstrikes, drone attacks claim dozens of lives in Sudan: UN
Airstrikes and drone attacks in Sudan's Kordofan and Darfur states have killed dozens of civilians, including women and children, UN…
