U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships hit in Strait of Hormuz
Strikes come during the dayslong funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the war
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US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war. Maritime traffic had tentatively resumed
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz tanker attacks
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US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers attacked in Hormuz
This was the third time the US had carried out strikes since the April ceasefire.
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz attacks
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UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London
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Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says
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French energy, shipping giants explore Syria deals during Macron visit
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Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
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Macron's Syria visit eyes to boost France's economic role: What to know
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Israeli settler outposts now control nearly fifth of West Bank, report says
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Sudan, China ink memorandum to develop seaports: What to know
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Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark
ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, as NATO leaders gathered for a summit in Turkey. Trump's assertions that the U.S. must acquire or control Greenland, a
Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark
ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO allies just as leaders of the alliance gathered for a summit in Turkey. Trump's
Nine countries commit to global defence bank, says Canada
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Nine countries commit to global defence bank, Canada says
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Egypt loses to Argentina 3-2, bows out of World Cup after historic run
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Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
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Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'
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Canada, Turkey launch free trade talks on NATO summit sidelines
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Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale
The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted.
NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says
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Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says
By Jonathan Spicer ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - Canada wants more countries to back its global defence bank initiative before it announces a roster of founding nations, foreign minister Anita Anand said in an interview on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara on
Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
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Until Trump pushes Israel to ease on Gaza, Hamas' resignation will remain symbolic
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Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats
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Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
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Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely
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Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei
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Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18
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Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits
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Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel
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US in talks on Europe missile co-production, source says
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NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones
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NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
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Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
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