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The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
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Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
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Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran

Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S.

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran
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Trump says he wants to "take" Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

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Trump says he wants to "take" Iran's Kharg Island oil hub
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The chips are blue

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The unnerving thing about Tuesday's relapse in U.S. tech stocks is

The chips are blue
MidEast|Political|World

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon

Iran has fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack in two months since a ceasefire

A timeline of the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel over Lebanon
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Soccer-Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting

Iran's World Cup soccer players have received visas to enter the United States, a U.S. official said days before their first match, but Iranian media said on Saturday

Soccer-Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting
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What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?

Here are the main issues between the United States and Iran as they seek a deal to end their war, which is now in its fourth month:  HORMUZ AND GULF BLOCKADE Iran's closure

What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?
Economy|Political|World

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic.

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed
Business|Political|World

One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged

One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign

One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days,

Iran studying deal to halt war, as Trump says talks going on continuously
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy
Economy|Environment|Political|World

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
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US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars

Stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street, adding to the all-time highs they set a day earlier

US stocks gain ground, adding to their records, as Dell soars
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Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval

The United States and Iran reached an agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift restrictions on

Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump's approval
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio
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US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out new strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation that posed a threat to U.S. forces

US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|World

COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited

An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude

COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited
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Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

(Corrects first paragraph to show that state TV obtained the draft, not Tehran.

Iran state TV says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
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Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism

Europe's STOXX 600 closed at its highest level in over two months, recovering all its losses since the start of the Middle East conflict,

Europe's STOXX 600 wipes out Iran war losses on peace deal hopes, AI optimism
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US

Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest

Iran's top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US
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US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

The U.S. and Iran stuck to opposing stances on Thursday over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz,

US and Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress
Political|Science|World

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
World

Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away

Trump says US may strike Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
Business|Europe|World

This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call

This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call

This tiny center in a UK seaside town is the first place vessels under attack in the Persian Gulf call
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Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions in the stalled ceasefire negotiations

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
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Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S.

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit, shifts alliances
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Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade

Wall Street's main equity indexes dipped on Tuesday and the dollar rose as U.S. inflation climbed and oil gained for a third

Stocks fall, oil rallies as Middle East peace hopes fade
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Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "vast operational area" far wider than before the Iran war, according to a senior officer in the Islamic

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says
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Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
Political|US|World

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire

US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait

President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place

China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire

Trump’s gambit to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz tests the fragile ceasefire
Economy|Environment|Political|World

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable

President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
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Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
Political|World

China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire

China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the

China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
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Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire

With fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran at a fragile standstill, Iran's large North American diaspora is divided over what should come next. 

Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could worsen and lead

Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
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Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

Iran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington

Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
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Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran flaunts its grip, investors cower

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Markets were in a dour mood on Friday, with Iran flaunting its grip over the Strait of Hormuz serving as a stark reminder that the

Iran flaunts its grip, investors cower
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Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

U.S. stocks fell in choppy trading on Thursday as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war, while investors grappled with a

Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings
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US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia

US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
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The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade

President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the U.S. military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports

The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade
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War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
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Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire
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Markets light on volume and high on hopes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets chose to look past weekend headlines and the risk of a re-ignited and wider Mideast conflict, and traded - thinly - on

Markets light on volume and high on hopes
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Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says

Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that

Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says
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A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
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Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
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Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports

Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-

Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports
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Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
World

Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have scaled back ambitions for a comprehensive peace deal and are instead seeking a temporary

Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
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A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee: Markets are holding their collective breath as optimism over a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz clashes with the

A breakthrough deal or a crude awakening?
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
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Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears

Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
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Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
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European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S.

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
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US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure
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Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran

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Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran
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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
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From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire

Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a

Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
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Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability

Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability