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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem. EPA

Netanyahu to push Trump for more Iran curbs as Araghchi says progress made

Israel urges wider curbs amid Oman-mediated US-Iran talks

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Witkoff and Kushner visit USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after talks with Iran

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Trump confirms future meeting after 'very good' Iran nuclear talks

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Trump imposes tariffs on Iran after nuclear talks conclude 'positively'

Trump officials court wealthy Iranian exiles for regime transition plan



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Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, speaking to The National in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

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Iran arrests 139 foreigners in Yazd over protest allegations

Anti-government demonstrations began in December due to economic hardship

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A dealer at the Hana Bank in Seoul monitors foreign exchanges on February 2. South Korea's benchmark index Kospi fell by more than 5 per cent on the day. AFP

Global stocks mixed as gold and silver pare back losses in volatile trading session

Oil prices plunge more than 4%, while precious metals look to bounce back after steep sell-off

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Iran's Ayatollah warns US attack will lead to 'regional war'

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Iran denies IRGC naval commander killed as explosions add to tension

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No new nuclear talks with US on table, Iran's Foreign Minister says

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday accused foreign leaders of seeking to 'tear the nation apart'. Reuters

Iran denies IRGC naval commander killed as explosions add to tension

Israel denies involvement as President Pezeshkian says foreign leaders seek to 'tear nation apart'

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