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Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz depends on US meeting its demands

Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz depends on US meeting its demands

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US commitments are fulfilled.

Trump holds war room meetings amid possible military intervention: analyst

Trump holds war room meetings amid possible military intervention: analyst

Houthis hold funerals for 73 fighters across 10 Yemeni provinces

Houthis hold funerals for 73 fighters across 10 Yemeni provinces

Iraqi court jails two members of extremist Qurban group

Iraqi court jails two members of extremist Qurban group

Political analyst highlights three weaknesses of Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi

Political analyst highlights three weaknesses of Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi

Yemeni Giants Brigades drones target Houthi positions in Al-Bayda

Yemeni Giants Brigades drones target Houthi positions in Al-Bayda

Bab Al-Mandab emerges as focal point in Iran-Yemen standoff, analyst says

Bab Al-Mandab emerges as focal point in Iran-Yemen standoff, analyst says

Yemeni official warns Houthi escalation threatens regional security

Yemeni official warns Houthi escalation threatens regional security

Yemeni prime minister reaffirms commitment to restoring state

Yemeni prime minister reaffirms commitment to restoring state

Military analyst: Houthis target Marib for its economic importance

Military analyst: Houthis target Marib for its economic importance

Yemeni delegation warns of Houthi attacks’ impact on global shipping

Yemeni delegation warns of Houthi attacks’ impact on global shipping

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi cities, backs Kingdom's response

Yemen condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi cities, backs Kingdom's response

US warns citizens against Middle East travel amid escalation fears

US warns citizens against Middle East travel amid escalation fears

UN chief urges review of peacekeeping operations approach

UN chief urges review of peacekeeping operations approach

Trump surprises tech sector with plan for 'AI force': Politico

Trump surprises tech sector with plan for 'AI force': Politico

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 500,000 liters of water to Gaza

White House bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico reporters after Trump order

White House bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico reporters after Trump order

Yemeni armed forces foil Houthi infiltration attempt south of Marib

Yemeni armed forces foil Houthi infiltration attempt south of Marib

Medvedev says US sanctions on Russia require military deterrence

Medvedev says US sanctions on Russia require military deterrence

Russian forces target Ukrainian radar stations, command center with drones

Russian forces target Ukrainian radar stations, command center with drones

Gaza death toll rises to 73,910 since start of Israeli offensive

Gaza death toll rises to 73,910 since start of Israeli offensive

Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts visit Houthi sites near Bab Al-Mandab

Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts visit Houthi sites near Bab Al-Mandab

Trump blames US Supreme Court rulings for trillions in losses

Trump blames US Supreme Court rulings for trillions in losses

US defense chief Hegseth slams Washington Post over Iran war death toll report

US defense chief Hegseth slams Washington Post over Iran war death toll report

US envoy: Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon tied to Lebanese army strength

US envoy: Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon tied to Lebanese army strength

Iran sets conditions for resuming talks with US

Iran sets conditions for resuming talks with US

Trump plans to form artificial intelligence force, seeks new name

Trump plans to form artificial intelligence force, seeks new name

Yemeni armed forces kill 12 Houthis, repel infiltration in south Marib

Yemeni armed forces kill 12 Houthis, repel infiltration in south Marib

Iran awaits Trump response to ceasefire terms, says top security official

Iran awaits Trump response to ceasefire terms, says top security official

US defense chief outlines new deterrence doctrine: prevent, fight, win

US defense chief outlines new deterrence doctrine: prevent, fight, win

Turkey offers proposal to Russia and Ukraine to end Black Sea fighting

Turkey offers proposal to Russia and Ukraine to end Black Sea fighting

Yemeni armed forces seize strategic sites in Lahij, advance in Marib

Yemeni armed forces seize strategic sites in Lahij, advance in Marib

Trump launches poll to rename artificial intelligence

Trump launches poll to rename artificial intelligence

Yemeni PM: Battlefield developments will not alter unified national goal against Houthis

Yemeni PM: Battlefield developments will not alter unified national goal against Houthis

Zelensky approves long-range operations against Russia

Zelensky approves long-range operations against Russia

Iran rejects US claims of one billion barrels of oil passing through Hormuz

Iran rejects US claims of one billion barrels of oil passing through Hormuz

US lifts final restrictions on arms sales and military funding to Syria

US lifts final restrictions on arms sales and military funding to Syria

US CENTCOM chief: Over 1 billion barrels of crude passed safely through Hormuz in two months

US CENTCOM chief: Over 1 billion barrels of crude passed safely through Hormuz in two months

Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers discuss energy supply and regional stability

Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers discuss energy supply and regional stability

Explosion at military site in eastern Syria kills 11 soldiers

Explosion at military site in eastern Syria kills 11 soldiers

Iranian foreign minister: Middle East security cannot be imposed from outside

Iranian foreign minister: Middle East security cannot be imposed from outside

Yemeni official: Houthis are a tool controlled by Iran’s IRGC

Yemeni official: Houthis are a tool controlled by Iran’s IRGC

US-Denmark security deal to boost Greenland and Arctic defense

US-Denmark security deal to boost Greenland and Arctic defense

Yemeni ministry condemns Omani grand mufti’s remarks as legitimizing Iran-backed militias

Yemeni ministry condemns Omani grand mufti’s remarks as legitimizing Iran-backed militias

Yemeni defense adviser: Counterattacks on Houthis yield major gains

Yemeni defense adviser: Counterattacks on Houthis yield major gains

Yemeni foreign minister warns Houthi advances threaten global shipping

Yemeni foreign minister warns Houthi advances threaten global shipping