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U.S. and Iran continue strikes; Iran: U.S. pressure on Oman is preventing Iran-Oman Hormuz deal; Power outages spread across Iran.
Meanwhile, Iraqi PM heads to Washington and Israel to hold first elections since 2023.
Jul 13
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Oleksandra Poda
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Even Iran’s children’s authors are losing hope
For years, Iranians left in search of better lives. The latest war has forced even the country's most steadfast residents to consider leaving, often…
Jul 12
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Al van
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Anya
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NEWSFLASH: U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran, says CENTCOM
Washington also revoked its waivers for Iranian oil — part of the recent MoU — just hours before these strikes were announced.
Jul 7
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Jacqueline Cole
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Khamenei’s funeral mourners: “We don’t want a deal, we want Trump’s head”; Iran: MOU forces U.S. to recognize Iran’s allies; U.S. suspends…
Meanwhile, Macron set to be first EU leader to visit Syria, Qatar restarts maritime activity and trade with Iran and Iran war takes a toll on Trump’s…
Jul 6
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Oleksandra Khelemendyk
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What happened to Hormuz Island's campers?
As tensions rise again in the Strait of Hormuz, the travelers who endured the first wave of airstrikes remember how they survived.
Jul 4
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June 2026
U.S. and Iran agree to halt strikes and return to talks; Iran, Oman hold first joint Hormuz committee meeting; How the Hormuz crisis…
Meanwhile, Iran was eliminated from the World Cup and Iran says Iranian military capabilities stronger after war.
Jun 29
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Petro Gordon
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Kateryna Antonenko
27
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How Iran recruits foreign influencers
A young influencer’s invitation to wartime Iran offers a glimpse into the regime’s attempt to use Western content creators for amplifying narratives…
Jun 27
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Sam McKnight
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NEWSFLASH: U.S. strikes Iran after cargo ship attack
Tensions are back on just days after an MoU aimed at restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 26
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Jacqueline Cole
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Anya
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First round of U.S.-Iran talks ends with “progress”… But transit via Hormuz Strait is still uncertain; Vance: UN nuclear inspectors allowed…
Meanwhile, Syria offers to help resolve Lebanon issue and the Iran war cost the U.S. $40 billion+
Jun 22
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Mariana Stadnyk
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Oleksandra Poda
38
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Tijuana embraces Iran World Cup team
In Tijuana, Iran’s national team found an unlikely home. For one Iranian-Mexican superfan, it became a place where soccer, family history, and cultural…
Jun 20
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Abby Pender
40
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NEWSFLASH: U.S. and Iran sign memorandum of understanding, officials say
The agreement, debunked below, launches a 60-day negotiation period over sanctions, oil exports, regional security, and Iran’s frozen assets.
Jun 17
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Jacqueline Cole
21
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What our sources in Iran are telling us.
Amidst a memorandum of understanding, the G7 Summit, the World Cup, and more, hear what people inside Iran are thinking and saying.
Jun 17
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Jacqueline Cole
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Middle East Uncovered
, and
Reid Newton
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