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Houthi Attacks Raise Risk of Wider Conflict and Red Sea Shipping Disruption
CAIRO, Egypt - Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have escalated attacks against Saudi-linked targets, raising concerns that the...
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Defense Pact as Regional Security Tensions Rise
SAUDI ARABIA, Mecca - Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defense agreement committing the three...
Iran Signals Progress on Strait of Hormuz Agreement as Middle East Tensions Persist
Iran said negotiations with Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz have entered their final drafting stage, raising...
Iran Nears Strait of Hormuz Agreement as Israel Reports First Troop Deaths Since Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran said Wednesday it is in the final stages of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait...
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Reopening Deal Could Come Within Days as Negotiations Advance
CAIRO, Egypt - U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...
Millions Gather for Iraq’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage as Regional Tensions Raise Security Concerns
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Millions of Shiite Muslims gathered Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala for the...
Iran, Oman Advance Strait of Hormuz Talks as U.S. Backs Diplomatic Progress
CAIRO, Egypt - Iran and Oman have made progress in negotiations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz,...
Trump Says Iran Talks Resume as Diplomatic Efforts Focus on Reopening Strait of Hormuz
CAIRO, Egypt - The United States and Iran offered conflicting accounts Monday over whether direct negotiations have resumed,...
Iran’s Leadership Divided Over How to End the War Despite United Military Strategy
CAIRO, Egypt - Iran's political and military leaders remain united in sustaining pressure on the United States and...
Trump Says Gulf Allies Urged Delay of U.S. Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Talks Resume
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates persuaded...
