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US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
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Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan
Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule.
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Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran’s new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
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‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
Rubio issues Hormuz toll warning as he wraps up Gulf visit
Rubio’s Gulf tour is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the US-Iran framework agreement last week.
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Iran’s IRGC.
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Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait ‘will never return’ to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies’ security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
