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Here’s What We Know About the U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran—and What Happens Next
Mediators are racing to solidify a fragile agreement with a lot of moving parts
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U.S. says it's reviewing proposal to extend deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan's proposal comes after Trump says Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight' unless strait reopened
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How US deceived Iran in rescue of airman
As US forces executed the “ultimate needle in a haystack” search for a missing airman, their intelligence agencies were sowing cunning disinformation among Iran’s pursuers.
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U.S. rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, officials say
Aviator is injured but in stable condition, Trump wrote
US losing planes in Iran war: What we know so far (VIDEOS/PHOTOS)
An F-15E fighter and an A-10 attack plane were downed in two separate incidents on Friday, media reports say
One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war
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How Trump’s dream of seizing enriched uranium from Iran could end in catastrophe
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a military mission to seize Iranian uranium that has been enriched to 60 percent. But while some might view such a plan as offering a quick win, others warn that it could be "one of the most risky and difficult operations the US military has undertaken since the Second World War".
Israel Is Rationing Its Best Interceptors—and Iran’s Missiles Are Getting Through
With supplies under pressure as the war drags on, the country is turning to upgraded versions of less capable munitions to fill the gap
Gulf States Crack Down on Videos of Iranian Attacks Posted Online
The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.
Trump's supposed talks with Iran: What do we know?
US President Donald Trump walked back his own deadline for escalating attacks on Iran on Monday, citing "productive" talks with Tehran – but Iranian officials deny those talks took place. So what is really happening? Here is a look at the facts and speculation.
US to deploy 3,000 82nd Airborne Division troops to Middle East to support Iran war - WSJ
Officials stated that the order does not confirm a decision being made by US President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground in Iran, though it presents several options for future action.
Taliban Releases American Dennis Coyle After More Than a Year of Detention
The U.S. citizen had been living in Afghanistan since the early 2000s and was taken captive last year.
Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.
Benjamin Netanyahu tried to dispel viral rumors of his death. Some social media users aren't convinced.
Speculation about the Israeli prime minister’s possible death swirled after blurry press conference footage convinced many online that Israel was resorting to deepfake videos.
