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War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Gulf involvement - Gulf countries said that they wanted to be involved in any talks between the United States and Iran. "We emphasize the necessity of involving the GCC countries in any talks or agreements to resolve this crisis, in

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

Iran says 'no negotiations' as US warns to accept 15-point deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate. The ramped-up rhetoric dashed hopes of

Iran Hormuz 'toll booth': legally risky route for shippers

Here are the latest facts about Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade waterway virtually closed off by its forces in the Middle East war. A fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed through the strait in peacetime -- before the

France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

France urges Israel 'to refrain' from seizing south Lebanon zone

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran arrests - Iranian authorities said that 466 people have been arrested, accused of seeking to destabilise the country through their online activity. The exact nature of the online activity nor the dates of the arrests were provided. Internet has been

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?

He is, according to President Donald Trump, a "top person" in the Iranian system who is "most respected" and is in an unenviable position. But who is the senior figure talking with the United States on the future of Iran after over three weeks of the

Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members

A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon. An earlier Israeli strike hit the upscale, predominantly