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Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian': Deputy Foreign Minister
Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian': Deputy Foreign Minister

Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian': Deputy Foreign Minister

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stressed Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian", after US President Donald Trump said he would "soon" declare the waterway part of American territory.

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’
Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’

US President Donald Trump has threatened a dramatic escalation in the confrontation with Iran, saying he plans to declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz “territory of the United States” as Washington prepares further economic pressure on Tehran.

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, two killed
7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, two killed

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, two killed

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least two people and causing widespread damage, with authorities warning that the death toll and extent of destruction could rise.

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