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  • Hegseth defends Iran war and vows to keep fighting

    Hegseth defends Iran war and vows to keep fighting

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  • Trump describes US pressure on Iran as an 'occupation'

    Trump describes US pressure on Iran as an 'occupation'

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    Who is behind cyber attacks on Europe's fridges and freezers?

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    Suspect arrested in stabbing of Jordanian officer in Amman

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  • Arab-Israeli party backs Eisenkot to form government

    Arab-Israeli party backs Eisenkot to form government

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    Syria and Saudi Arabia sign defence agreement in Riyadh

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    UAE remains key energy partner for India amid Hormuz crisis

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  • How the Iran war cost Trump the midterms

    How the Iran war cost Trump the midterms

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  • 'Worth it': Trump defends Iran war after historic midterms loss

    'Worth it': Trump defends Iran war after historic midterms loss

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