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President Trump speaking about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Warns Iran Over Oil Chokehold

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Reports of tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a new round of warnings from Washington, as officials argue over whether the waterway is open or only open in the way government statements are often “open.”
A church building in Nicaragua under government pressure
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Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure

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A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.
Vice President JD Vance speaking before departing for Pakistan
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Vance Heads to Iran Talks

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JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. side in talks tied to Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington warning that pressure is still on the table if the deal goes sideways.
Trump warns Iran as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and oil shipping
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Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Tensions

Iran is accused of pressuring tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump says that violates the deal. The White House says the lane is still open, but shipping data and market nerves tell a messier story.
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Dmitriev’s Washington Visit

Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.