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A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight
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Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
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Polish prosecutors to investigate attack on Polish UN soldiers in Lebanon

Polish prosecutors have opened an investigation into a bomb attack that wounded a Polish soldier who was part of a U.N. peacekeeping patrol in Lebanon, the District

Polish prosecutors to investigate attack on Polish UN soldiers in Lebanon
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Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say
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Oil prices soar, and stocks end mixed in volatile trade

Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting

Oil prices soar, and stocks end mixed in volatile trade
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
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US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour
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Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break

U.S. stocks ended slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled

Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Good Friday break
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping

Hyundai Motor said on Friday that exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the Middle East, were being disrupted

Hyundai Motor flags export disruptions as Middle East conflict hits shipping
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Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says

Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
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Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
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Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
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Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey
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UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
MidEast|World

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Several aircraft were destroyed in the south of Iran's Isfahan province during a U.S. mission to find a stranded airman, Iranian military officials said on Sunday.

Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission
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Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with U.S.

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts
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South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
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Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says
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Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike

Four people were killed in the Israeli port city of Haifa after what Israeli media said was an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building late on Sunday.

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike
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US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 
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Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes

The U.S. dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen flirted with the crucial 160 per dollar level, as investors took stock of the escalating Iran war, with

Dollar steady as traders weigh escalating Iran war against ceasefire hopes
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Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

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Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Crime|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
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Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
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Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters
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Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks

An attacker was killed in a gun battle with police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to authorities and Reuters

Gunfight near Israeli consulate in Istanbul recalls Turkey's past militant attacks
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran
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Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran "because of Hezbollah" but will "get taken care of," U.S.

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports
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Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan
Crime|Interview|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands

By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
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Iran war may boost inflation, but not expectations, per Dallas Fed research

An extended disruption of the world's oil trade from the Iran war could lift headline U.S. inflation to well over 4% by year-end, with even bigger increases possible

Iran war may boost inflation, but not expectations, per Dallas Fed research
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UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

A personal envoy of U.N.

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
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Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
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Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel supports U.S.

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
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UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows

British construction firms reported the biggest rise in cost inflation from one month to the next on record in March and the Iran war also hit new orders and confidence in

UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
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Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

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Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports
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Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

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Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
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Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
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Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
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'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
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European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment

European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran

European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment
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Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of

Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
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Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
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Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last

Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war
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Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

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Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
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Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

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Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal