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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Pause on U. S. Talks: What Trump’s Silence Might Really Mean

Iran recently decided to pause back-channel discussions with the U. S. , but that news hasn’t reached President Trump directly. Speaking to NBC News, Trump downplayed the pause, suggesting that silence could actually work in America’s favor. “Too much talking isn’t good, ” he remarked, hinting that

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Slow Talks, Fast Strikes: Why Iran Says the U. S. and Israel Are Holding Back

Iran says the United States is pulling its punches on the talks that could end a long‑standing conflict, and it blames Israeli attacks in Lebanon for making negotiations even harder. The Iranian foreign ministry says the talks have begun with a lot of suspicion and that the U. S. keeps changing its

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s Cease-Fires: A Cycle of Broken Promises

Lebanon has tried stopping wars before. Many times. Since breaking free from colonial rule in the 1940s, the country has signed at least seven peace deals under international pressure. Each one promised calm, but none delivered lasting safety. Instead, Lebanon has bounced between civil war, cross-bo

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Reopening Iran’s Web: A New Chapter After 87 Days Offline

Iran’s leader has announced that the country will lift its long‑lasting block on global internet connections, a decision reported by state media. The order follows an almost three‑month stretch during which most Iranians could not reach the wider web, a period that began after protests sparked a nat

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Iran‑US Talks Take a New Turn Amid Trump’s “Short Wait”

Iran is re‑examining the United States’ latest stance on ending the current conflict after President Donald Trump said he might wait only a few days for Tehran to give clear answers. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that Washington’s views have been received and are

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Iran’s new insurance plan for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has introduced a new system called Hormuz Safe, a digital insurance platform to help ships pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of traditional insurance, vessels will pay using cryptocurrency. The plan is led by Iran’s Economy Ministry, which claims it can manage the strait better

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Lebanon pushes for US help after fresh conflict with Israel

Lebanon’s leader is asking the US to step in and help stop Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon, where homes are being destroyed and lives are being lost. Over the past three days alone, Israeli attacks have killed 74 people, even after a temporary truce was supposed to calm things down. The violenc

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Iran Wants Fair Deal With US, Says Foreign Minister

Iran’s foreign minister told a Chinese diplomat that the country will only accept an agreement that is fair and comprehensive. He said Iran would protect its rights during talks with the United States. The U. S. president announced that it might pause operations in the Strait of Hormuz while a

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s leaders struggle to agree on Israel talks as Saudi Arabia pushes for unity

Lebanon is caught in a tug-of-war between its leaders over whether to hold direct peace talks with Israel. While some officials, including President Aoun, see negotiations as a way to end years of conflict, others, like Speaker Berri, reject face-to-face discussions, fearing they could fuel more vio

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May 01 2026POLITICS

A New Leader in Iraq and How the U. S. Sees It

Iraq’s main Shiite alliance has picked Ali al-Zaidi to lead the next government. This group, known as the Coordination Framework, made the announcement on Monday. Zaidi hasn’t started his job yet, but U. S. President Donald Trump already sent him a public welcome message. He praised Zaidi’s nominati

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