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US President Donald Trump

Trump says executions halted in Iran as Washington keeps military option open

US President claims Tehran has paused hangings of protesters even as deaths from the crackdown cross into the thousands.

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Operation Hawkeye strike: US unleashes massive air assault on Islamic State across Syria

Trump-ordered retaliation follows Palmyra ambush that killed three Americans, signaling a renewed, ruthless push against the jihadist group.

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US clears Venezuelan oil sales to India under Washington-run system

Trump administration signals limited return of Caracas oil to global markets, with India among the first buyers as Washington takes control of sales, revenues and production.

Donald Trump

Trump calls off Venezuela strikes after Caracas frees political prisoners

US President halts second wave of attacks as oil talks and prisoner releases signal dramatic de-escalation.

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Iran erupts as Khamenei attacks Trump and protests spread nationwide

Supreme leader accuses US President of having “blood-stained hands” as two-week uprising deepens Iran’s crisis.

Iran’s capital Tehran

Iran descends into internet blackout as mass anti-government protests engulf Tehran and Mashhad

Unrest enters 12th day, spreads to over 100 cities as authorities impose nationwide internet blackout.

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2 dead, 6 injured in US as shooting rocks funeral chapel in Salt Lake City

Gunfire erupts during funeral service at LDS church; police rule out religious motive, launch manhunt.