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Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US
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‘The police can’t do it alone’: head of police watchdog on how to cut crime
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Iran says 15-point U.S. peace plan is ‘excessive,’ confirms no participation in Pakistan talks
Iran on Monday rejected President Trump’s 15-point peace plan and reiterated that Tehran is not engaged in negotiations with the U.S. or regional governments.
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Trump weighing raid on Iran to ‘extract’ enriched uranium – WSJ
US President Donald Trump is mulling a ground raid to seize enriched uranium from Iran’s nuclear sites, the Wall Street Journal has said
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
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Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.
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Trump weighs sending U.S. forces into Iran for ground operation
With Marines and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division amassing in the Middle East, President Trump on Air Force One wouldn’t confirm if U.S. forces will head into Iran for a ground operation, only saying, “I just have lots of alternatives.” It comes as me…