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US troops exit Iraq after more than a decade
The current deployment began in 2014 in an effort to combat 'Islamic State' extremists. Iran, which has sought a complete removal of the US military from the Middle East, celebrated the withdrawal.
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US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State group fighters room to rebuild their capabilities.
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Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Politics
Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
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US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
Individuals and firms in China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia sanctioned as part of a pressure campaign.
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Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol but no explosives
Britain's counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday that no improvised explosive devices had been found as part of an investigation into a suspected plot targeting a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran, deepening uncertainty over the incident a day after five UK-based suspects were released on bail.
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Trump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
Iran's military has issued an open letter accusing Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of the ongoing war.
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US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.
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Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories
Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?
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Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
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Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
Iran is using Hormuz to seek US concessions, relief for the Houthis and greater control over Gulf shipping.
Business
Global trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs
Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal?
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Project to attack a base in England: Trump criticises the release of the five suspects
Donald Trump criticized on Monday the release of the five British arrested on Sunday for an alleged attack on a military base in England. The US President did not rule out Iran's possible role in this project.
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Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee
A video posted in mid-September showing Iranian police officers beating and sexually harassing an arrested teenage boy has caused widespread outrage in Iran. Experts say such mistreatment of people accused of common crimes is frequent in Iran, but the footage provides rare visual evidence of what they describe as a recurring practice within the police force.
Politics
Trump 'surprised' UK granted bail to suspects in alleged airbase terror plot
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “surprised” British police released on bail five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase. Trump added the case “might be” linked to Iran, since the base has been used by US bombers to target Iran since March.
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Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Transport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.
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US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections
The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like.
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Ormuz Strait: Iran says to wait for US response on its plan
Tehran hopes to obtain on Tuesday an official response from Washington regarding its proposals on the reopening of the Strait of Ormuz. Iran requires, inter alia, a seven-day ceasefire throughout the Middle East, the thawing of its assets held abroad and the lifting of sanctions against its oil sector.
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Iran says it expects US response Tuesday on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and an end to the US naval blockade.
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U.S., Iran hold separate mediator talks as Mideast oil exports hit war-time high
Iranian and U.S. officials reportedly met separately with mediators Monday to push for a ceasefire, as Middle Eastern crude exports rebounded to war-time high.