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United States Suspends Planned Military Action Against Iran Pending Strait of Hormuz Negotiations

United States President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes on Iranian targets after direct interventions by Saudi Arabian leaders and other Middle Eastern governments, calling for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for de-escalation.
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Three Killed in Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting as Idaho Police Seek Motive
Ceuta Border Surge Recasts Europe’s Migration Debate
Department of Energy Selects Brookfield for One Hundred Billion Dollar Artificial Intelligence Data Center Project in Kentucky
Washington Wildfires Force Thousands of Evacuations as Hundreds of Structures Are Destroyed
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Department of Homeland Security Expands Chinese Import Restrictions Over Forced Labor Concerns
Bipartisan Senate Leaders Reach Short-Term Funding Deal to Prevent Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump Halts Planned Military Strikes Against Iran While Pursuing Diplomatic Agreement
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