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U.S. military announces the death of another service member, blaming the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq
Middle East
U.S. military announces the death of another service member, blaming the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Ben Finley and The Associated PressJuly 19, 2026
Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable
Middle East
Iran claims U.S. hit its nuclear site — satellite images show mostly dirt. But return to all-out war is nearly inevitable
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz and The Associated PressJuly 19, 2026
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Middle East
Iran, Trump have a common problem in their deal to end the war: Israel
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressJune 16, 2026
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
Politics
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
Politics
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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Energy
Iran closes Strait again, says it will be shut until Trump lifts blockade
By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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Politics
Iran, U.S. close to agreeing cease-fire extension, officials say
By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressApril 15, 2026
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Politics
Trump’s leaky blockade: ship sneaks through and talks with Iran resume
By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
Trump says U.S. Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after Iran ceasefire talks end with no deal. ‘No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage’
Politics
Trump says U.S. Navy to impose Hormuz blockade after Iran ceasefire talks end with no deal. ‘No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage’
By Munir Ahmed, Josh Boak, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 12, 2026
JD Vance begins talks with Iran in Pakistan while Trump claims U.S. has begun ‘clearing out’ the Strait of Hormuz
Politics
JD Vance begins talks with Iran in Pakistan while Trump claims U.S. has begun ‘clearing out’ the Strait of Hormuz
By Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, E. Eduardo Castillo, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
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Politics
Iran closes strait, challenges U.S. to rein in Israel: ‘the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments’
By Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 9, 2026
Trump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline
Politics
Trump vows to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if Hormuz isn’t open by Tuesday as Kuwait says attack put water desalination plant offline
By Matthew Lee, Konstantin Toropin, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressApril 5, 2026
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Politics
Iran dismisses diplomatic talks, says any U.S. troops would be ‘on fire’ as soon as they arrive
By Sam Metz, Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
Politics
After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
By Alon Bernstein, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
Trump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
Energy
Trump says he asked 7 countries for Hormuz help. None answered the call
By Sam Metz, Will Weissert, Julia Frankel, Cara Anna and The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026
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