Middle East Conflict
Hezbollah declares continued military operations, rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement
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Hezbollah Secretary General affirmed that the US-sponsored agreement is "illegal" and cannot be implemented in practice.
President Trump declares the US will win very quickly if there is a renewed conflict with Iran
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US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of a recurrence of conflict with Iran, while affirming that the US will "win very quickly" if that happens.
President Trump warns of more serious consequences after re-attack Iran
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The US military has airstriked a series of targets in Iran, after President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran had ended.
Close-up of US attack targeting Iran
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The US Central Command announced on July 8 a new air strike against Iran after three merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire agreement with Tehran has ended amid escalating tensions.
World oil prices rise sharply after US attack on Iran
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Middle East tensions flare up again pushing world oil prices to a two-week high.
US attacks Iran after attacks on merchant ships in Hormuz
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The US launched airstrikes on Iran on July 7, local time, after 3 merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran grants incentives to friendly countries passing through Hormuz
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Iran will impose new fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while ensuring special treatment for friendly countries.
Mr. Medvedev points out the "trump card" that Iran has not yet released
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Mr. Medvedev made many comments related to Iran's nuclear issue, the US-Iran conflict and sanctions.
Germany wants NATO to be "Europeanized
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The German Chancellor said that European countries need to take on greater responsibility in NATO and strengthen their role in the alliance.
US - Iran hold indirect talks in Doha
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Officials from the US and Iran will hold indirect technical talks on July 1, local time, on an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Iraq ready to hold US-Iran talks
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The Iraqi diplomat affirmed his mediating role, but emphasized that this depends on the goodwill of both the US and Iran.
Iran deploys new plan to bring frozen assets back home
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Iran said that the release of frozen assets is currently the top priority before considering resuming negotiations with the US.
Iran declares only two countries have control over the Strait of Hormuz
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Tehran said Iran and Oman will decide the future of managing the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed the involvement of other third parties.
Iran - Oman discuss management of the Hormuz Strait
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On June 29, Iran announced that it had held its first meeting with Oman on the management of the Hormuz Strait since signing a preliminary agreement with the US to end the conflict.
