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US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping
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Trump set to press Xi on Iran during Beijing summit as tensions continue

President Trump will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (14) and Friday (15). The US plans to raise concerns about China’s ties with Iran, including trade, technology transfers, and possible weapons-related exports, while Iran rejects the latest American peace proposal.

Strait of Hormuz
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US-Iran tensions rise again as Gulf clashes continue; CIA report questions blockade impact

Fresh clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, combined with a CIA assessment on Iran’s economic resilience, have slowed diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and raised concerns about growing instability in the Gulf region.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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US announces end to Epic Fury and suspension of Project Freedom; Rubio warns peace requires Iran to accept US demands

President Donald Trump pauses a US naval effort in the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a possible deal with Iran, even as tensions remain high and global shipping and oil markets face continued disruption.

Trump warns Iran of ‘severe retaliation’ over Hormuz
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Trump warns Iran of severe retaliation amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, says "blown off the face of the Earth"

President Trump issued a strong warning after reported attacks on escorted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He later reiterated his claims on Truth Social platform.

Californians hit out as fuel costs surge amid Iran conflict
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Californians upset with Trump over rising fuel costs amid Iran conflict: "Life was already hard"

As gas prices surge past $6 a gallon in California amid escalating Middle East tensions, residents grapple with rising living costs, political frustration, and uncertainty over how long the economic strain will last.

US Hormuz blockade costs Iran $4.8bn in oil revenue
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​US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue

Iran faces mounting economic pressure as dozens of tankers remain stranded, storage capacity nears its limit, and Washington intensifies maritime restrictions in a prolonged standoff impacting regional oil flows and trade routes.

Iran denies US talks as envoys head to Islamabad
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Iran denies planned US talks in Islamabad as American envoys prepare to arrive

Iran says no direct meeting with U.S. negotiators is scheduled in Pakistan, even as American envoys head to Islamabad for potential talks, underscoring uncertainty surrounding fragile ceasefire efforts and ongoing regional tensions.

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine
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US marines seize Iranian ship, Iran calls it 'act of piracy'

A US military operation seized an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions between the two countries, threatening ceasefire talks, and increasing fears of a wider conflict affecting global energy and regional stability.

US Vice President JD Vance at US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad
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Second round of US-Iran talks looms as Pakistan pushes military and diplomatic mediation efforts

Fresh diplomatic efforts are underway as US and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, aiming to reduce tensions in West Asia and potentially move closer to a negotiated settlement after weeks of conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump
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Trump declares Iran war nearly won, critics warn of escalation gamble

President Donald Trump says the conflict with Iran is “close to over” after a US blockade, as failed talks raise tensions and possible renewed negotiations in Islamabad remain uncertain.