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Exclusive-US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military c…
Russian couple faces deportation from Turkey after Bible reading at Hagia Sophia
The couple were detained after reading from the Bible inside the Istanbul landmark, which remains one of Christianity’s most important historic sites despite its conversion into a…
US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Ir…
Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouLONDON/ATHENS, July 15 (Reuters) - Shipping companies are avoiding using a U.S. military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz afte…
Explainer-What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear programme known as Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified facility buried deep unde…
Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
BEIRUT, July 15 (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Romeon Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that co…
Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel could launch new party by August
Ozgur Ozel’s remarks on a potential new party came as the legal crackdown on the main opposition widened further this week with the arrest and suspension of the mayor of Cankaya,o…
Ahmadinejad denies alleged Mossad plot to install him as Iran leader: What to know
The former president, who was a virulent critic of Israel while in office, was reportedly part of a Mossad plan to replace the current Iranian leadership.
Israel's Netanyahu plans US visit for Trump meeting, Graham memorial
President Donald Trump is also meeting with Lebanon's president next week.
Lebanon army enters Palestinian camp ahead of Aoun’s US visit
Lebanese military forces took over offices belonging to Palestinian factions inside a refugee camp in the north as a sixth round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors …
