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Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz

(The Center Square) – Less than 24 hours after Iran and President Donald Trump touted the Strait of Hormuz open, the Islamic Republic has reportedly reversed course, closing the vital waterway. In addition to closing the waterway early Saturday, at least two commercial ships were struck by gunfire while attempting to

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM

No date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday. "Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date," Saeed Khatibzadeh told journalists

Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers. Israel and Turkey have been trading near‑daily

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Hormuz closed again - Iran's central military command said it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part of negotiations with Washington. In a statement shared on state

Iran threatens to again close Hormuz, if US blockade continues

Iran threatens to again close Hormuz, if US blockade continues

Tehran threatened on Saturday to shut the Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, hours after Iran announced it had reopened the strategic waterway in the wake of a ceasefire in Lebanon. The potential for the resumption of transit had lifted stock

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

President Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran threatens to close Hormuz again - Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday. "With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of