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U.S.-Iran Latest: Attacks continue over control of Strait of Hormuz as Tehran calls diplomacy

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  1m ago Oil prices jump after weekend of fighting over Strait of Hormuz The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 4.7% to $79.59 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude oil added 4.8% to $74.85 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude oil recently had slipped back to around the levels they … Read more

U.S.-Iran Latest: Tehran seeks regional support as mediators push to keep talks going after intense flare-up

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of telephone calls Thursday with senior regional officials, including the foreign ministers of Oman, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as Pakistan’s army chief, to discuss regional developments following an intense exchange of attacks with the U.S. this week. The flare-up, sparked by Iranian strikes on several … Read more

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz days after Trump gave Tehran ‘a week off’ for Khamenei funeral

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz Monday and Tuesday, reigniting tensions after President Donald Trump said the U.S.  had given Tehran “a week off” during funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A U.S. official confirmed that three commercial vessels were struck by … Read more

U.S.-Iran Updates: Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to ditch talks over Trump’s threats

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  9m ago Iran warns negotiations won’t resume if threats continue Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran will not resume negotiations if threats continue, a day after President Trump said the U.S. would “finish the job” if no peace deal is struck. In a social media post, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said neither the … Read more

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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TEHRAN, Iran — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of his family members who were killed Feb. 28 … Read more

Iran begins funeral procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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A truck carrying the coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei crawled through Tehran’s thronged streets to chants of “death to America” and “death to Israel” on Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Some in the huge crowds, which were kept from … Read more

Millions Pour Into Tehran to Mourn Late Supreme Leader

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Inside Tehran as funeral for late Iranian supreme leader

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Huge crowds turn out in Tehran for funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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TEHRAN — Massive crowds showed up Saturday for the official start of the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran’s capital, the beginning of a weeklong mourning period that is meant to project the strength and resilience of the Islamic Republic. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get … Read more