Iranian negotiators head to Switzerland after Strait of Hormuz closed due alleged US violations of ceasefire
At least 22 killed in latest Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza in spite of truces in region
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JD Vance says oil is being transported through Strait of Hormuz after Trump signs deal with Tehran
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Oil dips despite uncertainty on Strait of Hormuz
Israel has distanced itself from both the April ceasefire and the latest US-Iran pact, fuelling uncertainty about whether it will hold
Netanyahu and Israel hindering peace efforts with Iran, says Trump
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Israel seizes more territory in Gaza, killing at least two in latest attack
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Trump and Netanyahu really have fallen out
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