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Justice Dept. Vows 'Vigorous' Prosecution of Iran Oil Sanctions Violators
Acting Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warns of aggressive enforcement against Iranian oil trade as Trump administration escalates economic pressure.
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Trump Vows Navy Will 'Clean Out' Strait of Hormuz After Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse
President Trump promises swift military action to clear Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following breakdown of 21-hour negotiations over nuclear weapons.
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Trump Pitches Iran Blockade as Sales Tool for US Oil Exports
President Trump leverages Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade to pitch American oil exports to China and other nations dependent on Middle Eastern crude supplies.
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Iran War Turns Civilian Infrastructure Into Diplomatic Weapons
Trump's threats against Iranian bridges and power plants marked a shift toward using civilian lifelines as bargaining chips in ceasefire negotiations.
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Trump Announces Two-Week Iran Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Reopens
President Trump secured two-week ceasefire with Iran contingent on reopening Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations set to begin Saturday in Islamabad.
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Australia PM Calls for Israel to Halt Lebanon Strikes Despite Gaza Ceasefire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon and Hezbollah to cease reprisals while extending Australian surveillance mission.
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Kaine Calls Trump Iran Deal Exit 'One of Worst' Foreign Policy Moves
Sen. Tim Kaine slammed Trump's 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal as one of the worst foreign policy decisions, warning new talks will be harder.
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Trump Warns China of 50% Tariffs for Any Iran Military Aid
President Trump threatens China with staggering 50% tariffs if caught providing military assistance to Iran, while warning he could destroy Iran's energy grid.
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Israeli Ministers Signal Return to War as Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen says Iran can be hit if no deal reached. Economy Minister Nir Barkat warns of resumed war after 21-hour Pakistan talks fail.