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Trump Calls Off Strikes on Iran, New Talks Begin Monday
US president postpones military operation after allies' request; dialogue to cover Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program
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Trump announces new talks with Iran on August 3
U.S. president reveals Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar sought to delay strikes, with talks also covering the crucial Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Backs Down from Attack on Iran, Oil Prices Drop More Than 5%
US President announces talks with Tehran starting Monday, regional allies urged delay of strike.
Handball
Real Madrid surprised by Leipzig's silence in Diomande negotiations
The transfer of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande has stalled as the German club fails to respond to Madrid's offer, while PSG simultaneously negotiates with Ajax for Mike Godts.
Handball
Real and City Negotiate for Rodri, Liverpool Sends Offer for Barcola
While Rodri negotiates move to Madrid, and Liverpool and Arsenal want Barcola, Thomas Cordier signs for Lausanne.
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Oman presents Iran with voluntary fee plan for Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens to destroy nuclear facility
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Mourinho takes over Real, new offer for Vinicius arrives immediately: 'Someone here is playing a different game'
Politics
Zelensky and Trump in Washington Today: Closed-Door Meeting on Peace and Military Aid
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Iran tells US: History will carve the names of warmongers into a stone of warning
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Trump Claims Iran Seeks Negotiations, Tehran Denies: 'We Determine the Time of War and Peace'
After several days of calm between the US and Iran, the US president is optimistic about a deal. Iran says it will not bow to pressure and continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Amid US-Iran Ceasefire; Trump Warns of Strong Military Action if Talks Fail
Oil Prices Drop 4% After US Strikes Halted, Trump Warns of Swift Return to Military Operations Without Diplomatic Solution
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Trump Suspends Attacks on Iran, Ready for Military Action if Talks Fail
U.S. president confirms 'friendly negotiations' are underway, but warns: 'If they don't work, we go back to what we were doing two days ago'
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Iran Announces Collapse of Talks, US Leaves Table; Trump: 'Deal Goes Fast or Not at All'
Clash of Statements Between Tehran and Washington on State of Talks, as Oil Prices Sharply Drop and Middle East Tensions Persist
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US and Iran Halt Attacks, Trump Gives Space for Negotiations
After 13 consecutive nights of bombing Iran, both sides have refrained from attacks for the second day in a row; US envoy to the UN says forces are 'ready and loaded', but negotiations are given 'a little space'.
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US Second Day Without Attacks on Iran, Tehran Responds in Kind: 'Leaves Room for Negotiations'
After 13 nights of devastating bombing, both sides halt hostilities on the southern front. Qatar and Pakistan intensify mediation efforts, but skepticism grows in Tehran over the ceasefire's sincerity.
Politics
Strait of Hormuz Talks Progress, U.S. Pauses Attacks on Iran
Oman mediates between Tehran and Washington on reopening the strait through which one-fifth of global oil trade passed before the war. The U.S. has temporarily halted escalation plans due to fears of a shortage of anti-missile ammunition.
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Kazakhstan Asks Putin to Freeze the War, Moscow Rejects Proposal
Kazakh President Tokayev publicly called on Putin for a ceasefire and a return to the 2022 peace talks. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said a freeze is not possible.
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Pakistan as Mediator: China Supports Renewal of US-Iran Negotiations
Islamabad explores possibilities of restarting frozen diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran, with visible support from Beijing, which fears for its own trade interests.
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US Builds Military Force in Israel as Trump Opens Door to Negotiations with Iran
Nearly 90 US refueling aircraft have arrived at Israeli bases, but Trump has simultaneously ordered a temporary halt to strikes and announced diplomatic talks with Tehran.
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Kremlin rejects freezing the war: 'We must achieve our goals'
Kazakh President Tokayev proposed freezing the conflict and returning to the Istanbul formula in Omsk, but Moscow rejected the proposal. Peskov simultaneously claims that Russia is ready to wait another year for new US proposals.