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Trump, Vance sign Iran-US framework

A US official said that the US president and vice president and Iran's parliament speaker signed the MoU electronically on Sunday.

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Gulf cautiously welcomes US-Iran deal as Hezbollah congratulates Tehran

Arab and regional countries welcomed the deal to end the war between Iran and the United States.

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'He knew it was over': Inside Netanyahu’s response to Trump’s Iran deal as Israel recalibrates

Despite all his efforts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu realized there is nothing he could do to prevent President Donald Trump from signing a deal with Iran.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Oil falls below $80 as markets rally on Iran-US peace deal: What to know

Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell around 3.15% to $79.99 as of 6:55 a.m. EDT on Monday.

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US and Iran reach deal, signing expected Friday

President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen upon the deal’s signing on Friday.

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US to begin lifting naval blockade of Iran, Trump says

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Iran says draft US deal includes oil sanctions waiver, nuclear limits and asset release

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How Iran war is reshaping Kuwait's air defense strategy

Kuwaiti Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft fly over during an airshow commemorating Kuwait's 64th Independence Day in Kuwait City on Feb. 25, 2025.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

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Trump on Iran: text of Iran deal to be released after Friday

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US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuxz would be fully open by Friday

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' Friday

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