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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Iraqi militia linked to Iran 'likely to integrate into state following US deal'
US and Iranian officials set to begin peace talks in Switzerland with key mediators attending
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The Strait of Hormuz will reopen – but it won't be business as usual
Shadi's take on the Iran-Israel conflict in Lebanon
Cuba 'willing to seek agreement' with Cuban-Americans on nationalised properties
Raul Castro's grandson 'Raulito' says Cuba is no threat to US and world
Israeli strikes kill 47 people in Lebanon overnight
Oil posts sharp weekly loss as supply outlook improves
Shock in Israel as US criticises Netanyahu ministers and Lebanon campaign
Relief for seafarers as they prepare to return home from Strait of Hormuz
Cuba signs deals attracting global business but US holds key
Kuwait to lift oil output to 2 million bpd in week as Strait of Hormuz reopens
US and Iran's race against time to seal deal hits early hurdle in Burgenstock