Trump posts map with Hormuz as ‘new US territory’, says no Iran talks planned
This is not the first time the US president, faced with a foreign policy obstacle, has threatened to annex foreign territory
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump posts map with Hormuz as ‘new US territory’, says no Iran talks planned
This is not the first time the US president, faced with a foreign policy obstacle, has threatened to annex foreign territory
· Agence France-Presse
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
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· The National
Hamas committed to Gaza deal after Kushner’s Israel visit
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· Agence France-Presse
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· Agence France-Presse
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
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· Agence France-Presse
Trump declares Hormuz ‘new US territory’
Iran has called US President Donald Trump “delusional” after he proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory.”
· RT
Trump declares Hormuz ‘new US territory’
Iran has called US President Donald Trump “delusional” after he proclaimed the Strait of Hormuz a “new US territory.”
· RT
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
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Democrats plan war powers vote over Trump’s ‘deranged’ Oman threat
Congressional Democrats will introduce a war powers resolution prohibiting military action against Oman, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country for holding talks with Iran.
· RT
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Congressional Democrats will introduce a war powers resolution prohibiting military action against Oman, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country for holding talks with Iran.
· RT
Trump amenazó con bombardear Omán porque está descontento con el acuerdo con Irán, dicen fuentes
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· Samy Magdy
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· Kareem Chehayeb
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· ANNA BARSKY
Iran war latest: UAE residents receive security alert of potential missile threats | The National
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· The National
US Issues Rare Condemnation Of Israeli Strikes On Syrian Airbase: 'Unnecessary Escalation'
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· Tyler Durden
An explosion of old munitions in northern Israel injures 6 Thai workers
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Jordan's King Abdullah meets Chinese business leaders in Shanghai | The National
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· The National
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations
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· Middleeasteye
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
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· Samy Magdy
Turkey condemns Israeli air strikes on Syrian base
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Israeli soldiers number Palestinian detainees on their foreheads
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· Middleeasteye
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· Emma Ma
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· REUTERS
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