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How the Iran war helped Democrats win the midterms
Tehran brought the costs of war into American homes, fuelling the backlash against Trump's party.
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Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island
The US president also claims 'a lot of progress' in Washington's negotiations with Tehran.
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Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
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Iran signals satisfaction, skepticism after US midterm vote
While the Iranian regime says the US midterms will not change Washington's policy toward Tehran, some officials and commentators see the resounding Democratic victory as blowback against the Iran war.
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Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran
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Iranian leaders welcome US midterm results, but Trump may still attack
Tehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump's 'war on Iran', signalling US frustration with foreign policy.
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Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says
Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran. Discussions to end the war between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of diplomatic breakthrough.
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Iran war live: Tehran prepares ‘maximum deterrence’ plan for any new attack
Iran says a 'maximum deterrence' plan is ready against any new US attack, warning of an immediate response.
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U.S. strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran
U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.
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US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump signals progress in talks
The United States reportedly struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict. The reported attack was the latest in a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out in recent weeks.
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Iran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US forces target Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz in "defensive" strikes following missile threats.
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Trump signals progress on Iran deal as Tehran pushes faster ceasefire
Iran says its offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz can be implemented in two days if the US agrees to terms.
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Trump says deal with Tehran 'could happen' amid 'intensive' talks
Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, if the US were to meet its demands.
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Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.
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'I couldn't be silent': Iranian teen's mother seeking justice after daughter shot dead
BBC Panorama follows grieving Samira who - after the killing of Sevda - faces up to the Tehran regime.
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How would Tehran respond if the US and Israel bomb Iran again?
Iran has retained significant offensive capability, but civilians and critical infrastructure remain largely exposed.
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'Give them the hammer': Trump threatens Iran ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran "the hammer" at some unspecified time. Trump had previously said he would not strike Iran again before the upcoming US midterm elections.
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Iran warns renewed war with US could outlast previous conflict
Iran on Sunday said that a renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, as President Donald Trump suggested that Washington still had targets to strike. Tehran threatened retaliation without geographical limits while diplomatic efforts continued to avert a fresh escalation ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.
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Qatari mediators held talks in Tehran aimed at restarting direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, source says
Axios reported that Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday to reach a deal to avoid a resumption of American-led attacks on Iran.