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From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
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Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire

Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a

Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
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Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability

Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability
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Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that many tanker ships are en route to the United States to transport oil and gas to other countries.

Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas
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Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution

Wall Street stocks rose and oil retreated from highs above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. said it continued to engage with Tehran to make a deal even

Wall Street rallies, oil stays higher as investors hope for US-Iran resolution
Health|World

Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran

International humanitarian groups said on Tuesday they had sent emergency relief through overland routes to Iran, some of their first deliveries of aid since U.S.-Israeli

Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran

Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
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Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight

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Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
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The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
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Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
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By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain

Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump's administration have been quick to say the Iranian military and its capacity have sustained significant damage during the weeks of fighting

By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
MidEast|Political|World

After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next

Iranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran

After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next
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The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iran, the United States and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization

The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
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What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to

A ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy

What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to
Political|US|World

Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S. Senator Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reacts to Trump's decision to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks.

Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
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The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
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What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime

What to know about Trump’s threat to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges, and why this could be a war crime
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Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran

Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says
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The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again

The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
Economy|World

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot

U_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open “the gates of hell.”

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
Economy|World

UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker
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New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
Political|World

Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
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Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days
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'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
Sports|World

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play

The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play
World

Iran’s ferocious retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has rattled its neighbors

Iran’s ferocious retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has rattled its neighbors

Iran’s ferocious retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has rattled its neighbors
Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
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3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

Three U.S. service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded during the attacks on Iran

3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says