Iranian FM to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar ahead of Trump trip

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit the Gulf states before US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to the region next week, with both sides vying for influence among Middle Eastern states amid ongoing tensions after postponed nuclear talks.

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Iraq welcomes Oman’s efforts in mediating ceasefire between US, Houthis

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry praised Oman for its assistance in facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militants in Yemen, with both sides agreeing to refrain from attacks on one another and the Houthis promising to stop attacking international shipping in the Red Sea.

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Khamenei urges Muslim unity against US, Israel in 'political' Hajj message 

Iran's supreme leader encouraged Muslim unity against the US and Israel, reiterating his support for Gaza and Yemen amid escalating regional tensions over relentless Houthi attacks on Israel.

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Tehran hits back at Trump threats as US-Iran rhetoric ratchets up

Iran said it will not tolerate US threats over sanctions on its oil sales, saying the approach justifies Tehran's mistrust of American intentions, as uncertainty grew over the fate of the nuclear talks amid the escalating rhetoric.

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US National Security Advisor exiting after group chat scandal: reports

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong were both set to leave the White House, CBS News reported, while Fox News said Trump was expected to comment on the matter soon. 

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Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns new US sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Coming only days ahead of a fourth round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, Washington’s decision to levy additional sanctions against Tehran has sparked outrage, raising questions as to the efficacy of its carrot-and-stick diplomacy in establishing a deal.

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US Defense Secretary says Iran ‘to pay the consequence’ of supporting Houthis

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth deployed bellicose rhetoric toward Iran in an X post, once more dangling the threat of US military action over Iran and imbuing the atmosphere before the next round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran this weekend with tension.

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Iraqi FM, US' Michael Waltz discuss Kurdish oil exports

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein was in Washington on Tuesday, meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz for discussions relating to the "issue of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region," as well as regional security matters and ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Tehran.

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US strike on migrant center in Yemen kills 68

Houthi-controlled media is reporting that a US airstrike on a detention center for migrants has killed 68 African migrants and wounded dozens more, with the war-ravaged country once more having proved treacherous for migrants who transit it in search of a better life in the wealthy Gulf countries.

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