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Iran puts war death toll above 3,400 as fragile ceasefire holds

Conflicting figures emerge over casualties from US-Israeli strikes, with independent verification restricted

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Fresh Iranian maritime attacks heighten tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Strike on commercial vessel follows reported gunfire by Iranian boats, as shipping restrictions deepen uncertainty in vital oil corridor

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Iran reinstates curbs on Strait of Hormuz amid standoff with United States

Tehran tightens control over vital shipping lane, warning restrictions will persist while U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place

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Tanker convoy exits Gulf via Strait of Hormuz amid close market scrutiny

Vessel-tracking data shows coordinated movement of LPG carriers and oil tankers through critical shipping lane

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Oil prices tumble as Iran declares Hormuz Strait 'completely open' during ceasefire

Benchmark crude Brent crude oil dropped to around US$88 per barrel following the announcement, down from more than US$98 earlier in the day

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Trump signals imminent release of UFO files following federal review

The U.S. president says newly examined records contain “very interesting” material, though officials maintain there is no confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial...

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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz could close again despite temporary reopening under truce

Tehran signals the vital oil corridor will remain conditional on U.S. actions as uncertainty clouds shipping, nuclear talks and the durability of a fragile ceas...

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Trump calls Iran war a ‘little diversion’ as he predicts conflict will end soon

US President Donald Trump has described the war with Iran as a “little diversion” and said it is progressing “swimmingly”

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KLM cancels 160 European flights as rising fuel costs pressure airline operations

Dutch carrier KLM is cutting services across Europe due to rising jet fuel costs linked to global energy disruptions, even as industry-wide concerns grow over s...

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Washington signals dual-track approach as Iran talks resume amid nuclear tensions

The United States has urged Iran to return to negotiations over its nuclear programme, warning of tougher alternatives while signalling that a diplomatic agreem...

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Fragile Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of wider Iran deal as shelling persists

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has come into force amid reports of continued hostilities

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US expands global interdiction of Iran-linked shipping as ceasefire deadline looms

Washington has broadened its naval enforcement powers to target vessels worldwide suspected of supporting Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran ahead of a critica...

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US - Iran make limited progress leading to second round talks as key nuclear disputes remain

Mediated ceasefire discussions show cautious momentum, yet major disagreements persist over uranium stockpiles and nuclear restrictions as truce enters second w...