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Tehran Makes Its Position Clear: No Talks with Washington, Hormuz Negotiations Continue
Al-Taj News – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that negotiations with the United States have not begun due to what he described as Washington’s violation of the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides, stressing that Tehran does not make decisions under pressure from deadlines or ultimatums. Baghaei explained that the deadline stipulated in the…
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Trump Vows Unprecedented Economic Measures Against Iran
Al-Taj News – US President Donald Trump has pledged to intensify economic pressure on Iran, as Washington prepares to impose new and unprecedented measures on Tehran that could take effect within days. These moves come amid decades of US and international sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, human rights violations, and support for armed groups. Since the outbreak of…
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Kushner to Meet Netanyahu After Talks with Hamas: What’s on the Table?
Al-Taj News – Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy, will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday as part of US efforts to move forward with the implementation of the American peace plan for Gaza, which Netanyahu has so far rejected. Kushner met with leaders of the Palestinian Hamas movement in Egypt on…
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60-Day Deadline Between Iran and the United States Ends Without Agreement
Al-Taj News – The 60-day deadline set by the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to reach a final agreement between Iran and the United States expires on Monday, August 17, without resulting in the resumption of direct negotiations or an agreement to extend the deadline, amid continued disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade of Iran. Tehran…
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After Signs of UAE-Iranian Rapprochement, Israel Reassesses Ties with Abu Dhabi
Al-Taj News – Israel is closely monitoring developments in relations between Tehran and Abu Dhabi amid initial signs of a breakthrough between the two sides, with Israeli assessments indicating that the Strait of Hormuz represents a vital economic lifeline for the UAE and that economic interests are pushing it to reduce tensions with Iran. Diplomatic sources familiar with the matter…
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Trump: Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement Reflects Growing Rapprochement in the Middle East
Al-Taj News – US President Donald Trump welcomed the recent signing by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan of the “Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement,” saying that the agreement reflects the growing rapprochement in the Middle East. Trump described the agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye as a “bold, big, and important first step,” noting that the “Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement”…
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Hundreds of Migrants in Ceuta Protest Demanding Right to Asylum
Al-Taj News – Hundreds of migrants who recently entered the Spanish-controlled city of Ceuta protested on Sunday on one of the city’s popular beaches, calling on Spanish authorities to grant them the right to asylum instead of returning them to Morocco. The protesters are among an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 migrants who remain in Ceuta following a wave of mass…
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Widespread Power Outage Hits Libyan Cities Including Capital Tripoli
Local Libyan media reported on Sunday evening that a widespread power outage hit several Libyan cities, including the capital Tripoli, Misrata, and cities in western Libya, amid continued drone attacks on power stations. The media reported that the outage was caused by the Zawiya, Ubari, and Al-Khums power stations going out of service, resulting in the collapse of the electricity…
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Iran says it manages Strait of Hormuz after Trump claims US control
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian official said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the control of the Islamic republic after President Donald Trump claimed US control over the strategic waterway. “Today, you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic republic, and our country continues on its path in complete security,” said…
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US ambassador to Israel denounces settler siege on Palestinians as ‘terror’
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — The US ambassador to Israel, a staunch supporter of West Bank settlements, on Thursday denounced as “terror” a siege by settlers against Palestinians that drew an unsuccessful intervention by the army. Settlers near Nablus since Sunday have blockaded Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food…
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