Author: Elena Becatoros
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X…
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World leaders express hope after Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of plan to end Gaza war
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — World leaders on Thursday expressed hope for peace and urged Israel and Hamas to fulfill their commitments in the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the parties had agreed to the “first phase” of a deal signaling a major breakthrough in the two-year war in Gaza. Hamas will release…