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Iran Strait Attacks: Escalation Risks and Diplomatic Paths
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The Biden administration is weighing increased naval patrols and possible escort operations for commercial…
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise Over Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint
TEHRAN, July 7 — For families watching the news from the Persian Gulf, the human side of this…
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What Next: Potential Escalation and Diplomatic Options
WASHINGTON, July 7 — A renewed push to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear deal…
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Strait of Hormuz: Why It Remains a Global Chokepoint
ISLAMABAD, July 7 — The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, remains one of…
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Red Sea Strait Conflict Risks Seafarers, Regional Populations
BANDAR ABBAS, July 7 — The escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are placing tens of thousands…
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IRGC Admiral Tangsiri Leads Iran’s Naval Aggression
TEHRAN, July 7 — The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, remains…
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Human Impact: Seafarers and Regional Civilians Face Heightened Risk
DUBAI, July 7 — An attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on April 27,…
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U.S. and Allies Weigh Response to Iran’s Escalation
WASHINGTON, July 7 — For the families of sailors stationed in the Persian Gulf, the waters have felt…
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Strait of Hormuz: A Flashpoint for U.S.-Iran Tensions
WASHINGTON, July 7 — A U.S. defense intelligence assessment has identified a pattern of escalating Iranian naval activity…
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Nigerian Citizens Killed in South Africa Protests, Straining Ties
JOHANNESBURG, July 7 — Two Nigerian citizens were killed during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa this year, Nigeria…
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Pressure Over Xenophobia, Economy
JOHANNESBURG, July 7 — For the families watching from the townships, and for the migrants who packed their…
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South Africa Faces Unrest Risk Amid Economic Crisis, Diplomatic Fallout
JOHANNESBURG, July 7 — South Africa is bracing for the possibility of renewed unrest after a wave of…
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What Comes Next: Potential Escalation and International Response
RIYADH, July 7 — The United States-led Operation Sentinel, a multinational maritime security initiative launched in 2019, continues…
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Over 900 Arrested, Thousands Flee South Africa Protests
JOHANNESBURG, July 7 — The faces of the displaced tell the story. For weeks, families have been packing…
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IRGC Chief Hossein Salami Shapes Iran’s Maritime Strategy
TEHRAN, July 7 — The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, continues to direct one…
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U.S. Weighs Military Response and Diplomatic Options
UNITED NATIONS, April 14 — The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session today, following the…
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President Biden Navigates Iran Tensions, Strait Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The bottom line: President Joe Biden’s Iran policy faces its most serious test yet,…
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U.S., Iran, and Allies Key in Strait of Hormuz Crisis
MANAMA, July 7 — For communities across Asia that depend on the free flow of energy and goods…
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Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader Overseeing IRGC Operations
TEHRAN, July 6 — For nearly four decades, one man has been the constant, unyielding force shaping Iran’s…
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U.S. Troop Exit Hits Estonia’s Tapa Region Economically and Socially
TAPA, July 6 — The U.S. military presence at Tapa Army Base has been a quiet anchor for…
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U.S. and Allies Consider Responses to Iran’s Attacks
MANAMA, July 6 — For families across Asia who watch the price at the petrol pump, the ripple…
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Ukraine’s NATO Bid Faces Uncertainty Amid Western Unity Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 6 — The mechanics here are worth watching closely. Ukraine applied for NATO membership on September…
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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Guides NATO’s Shifting Defense Strategy
TALLINN, July 6 — Kaja Kallas has been the public face of a small Baltic state with an…
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Trump NATO stance key factor in Ukraine summit planning
WASHINGTON, July 6 — Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, continues…
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