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  <date>2026-04-17</date>
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      <date>2026-04-16</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/04/16/us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-that-the-us-is-prepared-to-resume-combat-operations-if-iran-does-not-agree-to</slug>
      <text>U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal. </text>
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      <date>2026-04-16</date>
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      <text>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume the war if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-16</date>
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    <text>United States defense secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal. </text>
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      <date>2026-04-12</date>
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      <text>The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran conclude after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. </text>
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    <date>2026-04-12</date>
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    <text>The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States conclude in Islamabad, Pakistan, after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-29</date>
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    <keywords>Iran</keywords>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen</slug>
    <text>Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via &quot;L'Orient Today&quot;)]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks (&quot;Saudi Gazette&quot;)]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their &quot;full support&quot; for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells &quot;Financial Times&quot; that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and &quot;take the oil&quot; in Iran, although &quot;a deal could be made fairly quickly&quot;. [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 (&quot;Financial Times&quot;)] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by &quot;The New York Times&quot; shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html (&quot;The New York Times&quot;)]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- (&quot;Times of Israel&quot;)]*2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait</text>
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      <date>2026-03-26</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/26/israel-say-that-it-killed-alireza-tangsiri-commander-of-iran-s-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps-navy</slug>
      <text>Israel say that it killed Alireza Tangsiri commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-26</date>
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    <text>Israel claims to have assassinated Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-20</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2026/03/20/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-says-that-iran-is-ready-to-help-the-passage-of-vessels-from-japan-in-the-strait</slug>
    <text>Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is ready to help the passage of vessels from Japan in the Strait of Hormuz. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-03-15</date>
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      <text>An Italian MQ-9 Reaper is destroyed in an Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem base, Kuwait. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-15</date>
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    <text>An Italian MQ-9 Reaper is destroyed in an Iranian drone strike on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. </text>
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      <date>2026-03-6</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/6/demonstrators-in-sanaa-yemen-rally-in-solitary-with-iran-and-lebanon-amidst-the-conflict</slug>
      <text>Demonstrators in Sanaa, Yemen, rally in solitary with Iran and Lebanon amidst the conflict. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-6</date>
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    <text>Demonstrators in Sanaa, Yemen, rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amidst the conflict. </text>
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    <changes>
      <date>2026-03-5</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2026/03/5/the-united-arab-emirates-s-air-defence-systems-intercept-six-ballistic-missiles-and-125-drones-launched-by-iran</slug>
      <text>The United Arab Emirates's air defence systems intercept six ballistic missiles and 125 drones launched by Iran. </text>
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      <date>2026-03-5</date>
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      <text>The UAE’s air defence systems intercept six ballistic missiles and 125 drones launched by Iran. </text>
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    <date>2026-03-5</date>
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    <text>The United Arab Emirates's air defence systems intercept six ballistic missiles and 125 drones launched by Iran. Six people were injured by falling debris over Abu Dhabi. </text>
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    <date>2025-06-23</date>
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    <slug>/feed/2025/06/23/a-united-nations-fact-finding-mission-reports-that-israeli-strikes-on-iran-s-state-broadcasting-agency-and-killing-of-ir</slug>
    <text>A United Nations fact-finding mission reports that Israeli strikes on Iran’s state broadcasting agency and killing of Iranian nuclear scientists were likely in violation of international humanitarian law. </text>
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      <date>2025-06-13</date>
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      <slug>/feed/2025/06/13/the-israeli-air-force-launches-a-bombing-campaign-against-iran-with-multiple-explosions-reported-across-tehran-a-specia</slug>
      <text>The Israeli Air Force launches a bombing campaign against Iran with multiple explosions reported across Tehran. A special state of emergency is declared in Israel by Defence Minister Israel Katz. Israeli airspace is closed to all flights. </text>
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    <date>2025-06-13</date>
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    <text>The Israeli Air Force launches a bombing campaign against Iran targeting nuclear facilities with the main goal of the operation being to destroy Iran's nuclear program. A special state of emergency is declared in Israel by Defence Minister Israel Katz and Israeli airspace is closed to all flights. Iranian state television reports that 60 people were killed in the attacks, while Israel claims only three people died and dozens got injured. </text>
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  <slug>/feed/2026/04/17/iran-denies-that-it-agreed-to-give-up-its-highly-enriched-uranium</slug>
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    <day>17</day>
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    <month>4</month>
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    <year>2026</year>
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    <day>17</day>
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    <month>4</month>
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    <year>2026</year>
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  <text>Iran denies that it agreed to give up its highly enriched uranium. </text>
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