Iran says no date set for talks with US, Strait of Hormuz to stay closed
IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.

IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.




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Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.

A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and ‘never close’ Hormuz, but questions remain.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon ceasefire.
Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus says Antoun Sehnaoui is a committed Zionist, even as Israel attacked Lebanon.
Pakistan’s civilian and army leaders shuttle between key capitals as Trump says he may visit Islamabad to sign a deal.
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago.