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Iran, U.S. close to agreeing cease-fire extension, officials say

Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter.

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‘NO PORT in the region will be safe’: Iran responds to Trump blockade with Gulf-wide threat

“Security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for NO ONE,” the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported Monday.

13.04.2026 3

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Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel, raising fears they will attack ships in the Red Sea and disrupt traffic through Suez Canal

About 10% of global maritime trade — including 40% of container ship traffic — passes through the canal each year.

28.03.2026 3

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Israel says ‘war is not close to ending’ as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time, hours after Iranian enrichment site was hit

Israel's military said it was not able to intercept missiles that hit the southern cities of Dimona and Arad.

21.03.2026 3

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Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought

U.K. officials have not given details of the strike that targeted the ocean air base Friday, which was unsuccessful.

21.03.2026 9

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Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ extends invitations to Russia, Belarus and Thailand along with EU

It's unclear how many leaders have been invited to join the board.

19.01.2026 9

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