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We will never abandon our Lebanese sisters and brothers: Iran warns Israel
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said that Israel’s ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon constitute a “serious breach” of the ceasefire and could jeopardise ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.
3 killed in firing on protesters, unrest in India's Manipur
Three protesters were killed and 30 injured in firing by security forces in India's northeastern state of Manipur. Earlier, two children were killed in a rocket attack that sparked fresh unrest in the state.
EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation
The EU said on Thursday that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with "no payment or toll whatsoever", after Iran suggested it could charge for letting ships through the vital Gulf waterway.
Iran announces alternative shipping routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced alternative routes for vessels navigating the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, citing risks posed by potential naval mines in parts of the waterway.
Trump warns of major strike on Iran if deal fails
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that a major military strike would follow if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a comprehensive agreement.
Iran halts tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz again
Iran has once again suspended oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.
Trump warns of 50% tariffs on countries supplying arms to Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will impose a 50 per cent tariff on imports from any country that supplies military weapons to Iran, in a sharply worded statement following a temporary ceasefire with Tehran.
Israeli strikes kill 254 in Lebanon despite ceasefire with Iran
At least 254 people were killed in a wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, despite an ongoing temporary ceasefire between US, Israel and Iran.
Ship traffic resumes through Strait of Hormuz
French global marine data tracker AXSMarine says that 10 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz so far today, four of which were Iranian.