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Trump admin says Iran peace talks 'ongoing' as ground forces head to region

(The Center Square) – Mixed signals are being sent on the direction of the conflict with Iran as multiple reports claim ground forces are on their way to the region, while President Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal. During a White House press briefing Wednesday afternoon, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal

US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal

The White House said Wednesday it was still in talks with Iran despite Tehran reportedly rejecting a US plan to end the war -- but warned President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if there is no deal. Iranian state media cited an unidentified official as saying that

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

US reportedly sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US reportedly sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

Washington sent a peace plan to Iran, US media reported, as Donald Trump voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare and Tehran announced that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution

Trump says Iran gave US 'gift' linked to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran gave US 'gift' linked to Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran gave him a "very big present" related to the Strait of Hormuz, boosting his confidence that he was talking to the right people in Tehran to end the war. The cryptic announcement came a day after Trump unexpectedly postponed threatened

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