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Trump administration officials head to Qatar for Iran talks
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Tue 15:47 - The Hill
Trump says after Zelensky meeting Russia should make peace deal
Tue 16:00 - Al-Monitor
G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war
Tue 17:12 - The Guardian
Zelenskyy’s clever play to win over Trump at G7 - The Latest
Tue 19:01 - Al-Monitor
Pope Leo says 'thanks be to God' for interim US-Iran peace deal
Tue 19:57 - Fox News
Republicans bat down bid to handcuff Trump’s war powers as peace deal nears
Tue 22:43 - Washington Examiner
Trump hails ‘great relationship’ with Qatar as it cements its trusted negotiator role
Wed 02:00 - Al-Monitor
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
Wed 06:01 - Al-Monitor
G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia
Wed 08:36 - Al-Monitor
G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal
Wed 08:50 - Al Jazeera English
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
Wed 09:16 - Euronews
Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
Wed 10:00 - France 24
US signals to return of sanctions on Russia as G7 unites around Ukraine
Wed 12:53 - France 24
France looks to exchange its 'support to Iran deal with increased US support to Ukraine'
Wed 15:55 - France 24
G7 summit hailed a success by Macron thanks to developments on Ukraine and Iran
Thu 02:15 - France 24
G7 hails unity on Russia as Trump signals tougher line on Moscow
Thu 08:50 - Middle East Eye
Russia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Thu 11:26 - Middle East Eye
'This was not easy': Trump and Iran sign interim ceasefire deal in France
Thu 12:10 - Middle East Eye
'This was not easy': Trump and Iran sign interim ceasefire deal in France
Thu 13:28 - DW All
US-Iran deal: Between conflict and compromise
Thu 13:28 - DW Top
US-Iran deal: Between conflict and compromise
Thu 13:28 - DW World
US-Iran deal: Between conflict and compromise
Thu 16:26 - Al Jazeera English
Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal
Fri 02:03 - Middle East Eye
US-Iran agreement: What does the MoU actually include?
Fri 11:44 - Middle East Eye
Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Lebanese MP
Fri 12:00 - UN News All
UN welcomes fresh Lebanon ceasefire reports as rights experts urge Iran accountability
Fri 12:00 - Al-Monitor
Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Fri 13:01 - Al-Monitor
Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Fri 13:46 - Middle East Eye
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal
Fri 14:43 - France 24
Israel and Hezbollah say they agree to truce despite renewed attacks
Fri 15:17 - Middle East Eye
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal
Fri 15:25 - Euronews
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say
Fri 16:16 - Fox News
Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay
Fri 19:27 - BBC Headlines
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
Fri 22:55 - PBS Newshour
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire as deadly fighting threatens U.S.-Iran deal
Fri 23:37 - Washington Examiner
Israel ‘remains firmly committed’ to ceasefire but will continue occupation of southern Lebanon
Sat 10:12 - France 24
US-Iran ceasefire negociations underway in Switzerland
Sat 10:43 - France 24
Hezbollah-Israel flare-up in Lebanon despite ceasefire announced by the USA
Sat 11:25 - DW All
Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again
Sat 11:25 - DW Top
Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again
Sat 13:23 - Washington Examiner
Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after ceasefire in Lebanon
Sat 13:33 - Middle East Eye
Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations
Sat 13:57 - Middle East Eye
Iran to travel to Switzerland to demand US commitments implemented, including Lebanon ceasefire
Sat 14:00 - The Hill
Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Sat 14:26 - France 24
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Sat 14:37 - Washington Examiner
Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again as diplomatic team heads to Switzerland
Sat 16:02 - The Hill
Vance touts ‘record-breaking’ oil flow in Strait of Hormuz as Iran announces closure
Sat 17:19 - Politico EU
Iran announces plans to close Strait of Hormuz, alleging ‘violations of the ceasefire’
Sat 19:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR
Sat 19:36 - Al-Monitor
US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open
Sat 21:05 - France 24
Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks
Sun 04:34 - BBC Headlines
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
Sun 09:10 - France 24
US-Iran peace talks to begin, after Tehran closed Strait of Hormuz
Sun 11:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
Sun 13:00 - Al Jazeera English
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Sun 13:17 - France 24
Sailors trapped in Hormuz strait, dodging drones and rationing food
Sun 19:50 - France 24
What's the state of the Strait?
Mon 00:01 - Al-Monitor
Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz
Mon 01:06 - Al Jazeera English
Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda
Mon 02:03 - Al Jazeera English
Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Mon 15:15 - Al-Monitor
What’s the status of Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks?
Mon 17:00 - Al-Monitor
Hormuz: Traffic flows despite Iran's closure announcement
Tue 14:55 - BBC Headlines
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Tue 20:54 - Middle East Eye
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor to bypass Hormuz blockade
Wed 12:59 - Al Jazeera English
What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Thu 15:46 - The Hill
Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats
Thu 20:03 - Al-Monitor
Iran attacks cargo ship off Oman, testing Trump’s Hormuz Strait deal
Fri 01:31 - Middle East Eye
Eight more South Korean ships exit Hormuz, ministry says
Fri 02:35 - Al Jazeera English
Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan
Fri 19:02 - Al-Monitor
How competing visions over Hormuz strait threaten fragile Iran-US deal
Sat 19:25 - France 24
Iran, US trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating the 'Guardian Angel' route
Sun 12:07 - La Repubblica (IT)
Saudi Arabia, helicopter crashes: 14 dead
Sun 12:23 - ANSA Main
An Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing 14
Sun 13:35 - ANSA Mondo
An Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing 14
Sun 14:01 - Al Jazeera English
IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Mon 23:04 - The Hill
Trump administration officials head to Qatar for Iran talks