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Trump Says He'd Prefer to Seize Iran's Oil

President Donald Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that his "preference would be to take the oil" in Iran and that he is weighing a seizure of Kharg Island, the main export hub responsible for more than 90% of...

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as Talks Continue

Four weeks ago the U.S. military was reportedly on the brink of striking Iran. Since then U.S. and Israeli actions have damaged but not eliminated Iran’s missile capabilities. This week another dozen U.S. troops were...

Trump: 'Unleash Hell' if Iran Refuses Deal

The White House said President Trump warned he would 'unleash hell' on Iran if Tehran refuses a proposed deal to end the war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. U.S. officials described talks with Iran...