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In the 1979 hostage crisis, why did Iran free 10 Black Americans before the others?
ByAndrew Lawrence May 12, 2026

Sgt James Hughes was one of the hostages released early. With US-Iran relations once again in the spotlight, he talks about being ‘handcuffed, under armed guard’Since the United States launched a joint military campaign with Israel on Iran in February,…

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Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘life support’ after rejecting peace proposals
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 11, 2026

US president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockadeMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is on “life support” and that he is considering restarting…

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Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

US president expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable”, on a day the month-old ceasefire showe…

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire
ByAgence-France Presse May 10, 2026

Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace dealIran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on…

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Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing this week knowing that Xi holds all the cards | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall May 10, 2026

The US president will be counting on China to influence Iran and help him out of his latest mess. But the price may be high – including for TaiwanLike an out-of-control wrecking ball, swinging wildly back and forth, Donald Trump smashes up the internat…

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Neither US nor Iran can sustain strait of Hormuz standoff indefinitely
ByDan Sabbagh May 9, 2026

Simply hanging on could be a disaster for Iranians, while Trump needs to resolve this economic crisis he created Exchanges of fire between Iran and the US demonstrate the serious instability of the situation in the Middle East. Though the US strikes la…

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‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 9, 2026

Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults himBenjamin Netanyahu interrupted an uncharacteristically long silence over the Iran conflict this week with a video commentary insisting he ha…

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US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim
ByJason Burke in London and Saeed Shah in Islamabad May 7, 2026

Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continueMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US and Iran are close to a temporary agreement to halt the war in the Middle East, officials in Pa…

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US and Iran close to temporary truce, Pakistani officials claim
ByJason Burke in London and Saeed Shah in Islamabad May 7, 2026

Latest briefings float hope of basic deal that would keep peace and free shipping while further negotiations continueMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US and Iran are close to a temporary agreement to halt the war in the Middle East, officials in Pa…

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Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Riyadh told White House it would deny access for operation to provide tankers military escort through strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesA refusal by Saudi Arabia to allow the US to use its bases and airspace to provide a military escort …

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