Iran
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worldStrait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Global Food Crisis, UN Warns
A UN official warns that tens of millions could face hunger if fertilizer shipments aren't allowed through the Strait of Hormuz soon.
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worldPakistan Shielded Iranian Military Aircraft During U.S. Conflict
Pakistan secretly allowed Iran to park military aircraft at a key airbase, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, U.S. officials reveal.
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worldTrump: Iran Ceasefire on 'Massive Life Support' After Rejecting Counteroffer
President Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire is nearly dead after dismissing Tehran's demands as 'totally unacceptable'.
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worldUS-Iran Strikes Test Fragile Ceasefire, Jolt Prediction Markets
Renewed military actions between Iran and the US strain the April ceasefire, disrupting oil tanker traffic and halting diplomatic progress.
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worldUN Chief Urges Immediate De-escalation in Strait of Hormuz Crisis
As oil prices surge, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a peaceful resolution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning of severe food security risks for Africa.
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sportsIran Seizes Ali Karimi's Assets in Crackdown on Regime Opponents
Iranian authorities confiscate property of football legend Ali Karimi, escalating campaign to silence critics and opponents of the Islamic Republic.
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worldIran Executes Young Aerospace Engineer on Espionage Charges
Iran executed 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh, accused of spying for CIA and Mossad despite torture claims.
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cryptoBitcoin Surges as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal
Bitcoin briefly dipped then surged over $82,000 after Trump rejected Iran's peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East tensions.