Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia
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Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on
By Yomna Ehab CAIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Iran said it had restarted talks with neighbor Oman to manage the
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U.S. Secret Service aware of Iranian video threat against Barron Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing
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The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the Washington-backed de
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Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight, to dissolve
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the Washington-backed de
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Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
DAMASCUS, Aug 25 (Reuters) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, the armed militant group’s leader said on
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Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight
The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Washington-backed group at the forefront of the battle against the Islamic State
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Eni presses ahead with Egypt gas projects as war raises investment risks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in New Alamein on the Mediterranean coast on Tuesday
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Iraq's Zaidi set to make European debut with Macron in France
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is due to embark on his first official visit to Europe since taking office in
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