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Iran Says Lebanon Conflict ‘Main Topic’ in US Talks

Iran said on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and militant group Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks with the United States in Switzerland, as well as issues such as frozen Iranian funds and the sale of the country's oil.

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Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again After Israel Strikes Lebanon

Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.

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Iran-US Deal Under Strain After Swiss Talks Postponed

A newly signed deal to end the Middle East war was already under strain on Friday, after talks in Switzerland were postponed and fighting flared between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Iran Says Missile Program Not Part of Talks With US

Iran said on Thursday that its missile program would not be part of future negotiations with the United States, after the two sides agreed a framework deal for ending their war.

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Trump Threatens ‘Dropping Bombs’ if Iran Doesn’t ‘Behave’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes.

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Hamas Hails US-Iran Deal to End Middle East War

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Monday hailed a deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it would help put an end to violence in the Gaza Strip.

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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Completely Open’ Friday

The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

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Egypt Says US-Iran Deal Could be ‘Turning Point’ for Mideast Peace

Egypt welcomed Monday an agreement announced by the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying it could be a "turning point" for peace in the region.

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EU Welcomes US-Iran Deal to End ‘Costly War’

The EU's top officials Monday welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying Europe was ready to contribute to "a lasting peace."

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US-Iran Deal ‘Never Been Closer’: Iranian FM

The United States and Iran have "never been closer" to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.

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