Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war
Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.
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06.05.2026
What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?
FDD's talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration.
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06.05.2026
‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over?
Experts say Trump's pause of 'Project Freedom' could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war on Iran.
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06.05.2026
China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
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06.05.2026
‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on
German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'
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06.05.2026
US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
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06.05.2026
Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
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06.05.2026
Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
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06.05.2026
Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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06.05.2026
Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.
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06.05.2026
US-Iran ceasefire holds despite Hormuz standoff: Pentagon chief Hegseth
Trump aide says the US has established a security 'dome' for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in strait remains stalled.
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05.05.2026
Map of dominance: Why Iran can’t afford to give up Hormuz control
The vital passageway is key for Tehran as it seeks to leverage in negotiations with Washington.
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05.05.2026
US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know
Experts say claims and counterclaims threaten the diplomatic route to end the US-Israel war on Iran.
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05.05.2026
Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.
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05.05.2026
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
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bbc.com
05.05.2026
Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.
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05.05.2026
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
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04.05.2026
War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate
Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.
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04.05.2026
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
President Trump says the US will begin Project Freedom on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens
US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.
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aljazeera.com
03.05.2026